Re: iodine and gums detox

Yes. Vitamin C is essential. Bleeding and sensitive gums are a symptom of scurvy.

"There are two main reasons that gum disease is so closely linked to vitamin C status. Vitamin C is required for the development of collagen, the ground substance between our cells that gives tissues their integrity, and our gums are fragile tissues to begin with. That is why bleeding gums is a symptom of scurvy.

Our mouths are exposed to the outside world and its flood of nasty things like bacteria. Vitamin C is required for the development of our immune systemís specialized disease-fighting cells. Infection is much more likely if your vitamin C intake is not optimum.

The saying "long in the tooth", referring to something getting old, originates from the appearance that our teeth get longer as we get older. The fact is the gums of people with sub-clinical scurvy recede with age, exposing more tooth. Take lots of C and don't become part of a saying!"
http://www.cforyourself.com/Conditions/Dental_Health/dental_health.html


There should be no need to discontinue iodine; as that is most likely not the cause. However, remember to take vitamin C and Iodine about an hour apart from each other. Vit C is a powerful antioxidant and Iodine is and oxidant.

Also very important is low [selenium] in the diet: "Results showed that selenium has the strongest association with gum disease, with low levels increasing the risk by 13 fold."

Review the FAQs of this forum as well. Pay special attention to the "companion" supplements.