Hello folks:

I thought some of you might be interested in the emerging relationship between denture cream use and neuropathy.

Over time, the use of denture cream results in the ingestion of large amounts of zinc, both through the gums and the stomach. These high levels of zinc cause the amount of copper in the bloodstream to plummet, eventually resulting in demyelination (damage to the outer sheath of nerve fibers), generally beginning in the extremeties. Symptoms also can include neurological/cognitive decline.

The bottom line: if you have used these products and are concerned about these issues, please discuss it with your physician. A blood and urine test can be performed to check the levels of zinc and copper in your body.

If you have questions or would like to review some study abstracts, please PM me.


Thanks and best wishes to you all.

-GWA