ioTech International, a leader in oral care innovation, has unveiled ioShield Gum Defense, a novel nutritional formula designed to support periodontal health through a simple mix, swish, and swallow routine. The product, announced by the company, aims to fill the gap left by traditional oral care products that are used and spit out, offering benefits that extend beyond the mouth.
According to the company, ioShield Gum Defense is formulated with 4 billion CFU of Lactobacillus reuteri, a probiotic studied for its periodontal benefits, along with three prebiotics and 18 vitamins, minerals, and micronutrients. The ingredients were selected to support oral microbial balance, gum nutrition, bone nutrition, and fresh breath. The product is intended to be used daily as part of a complete oral care routine.
Dr. Herb Moskowitz, Chairman of ioTech International, emphasized the product's unique approach: "Most oral care products work only while they're in your mouth. ioShield Gum Defense begins by supporting the oral environment during the swish and continues working as a nutritional formula after you swallow it. It supports the oral microbiome while providing key nutrients that healthy gums and supporting bone tissue need every day."
The launch comes amid growing scientific evidence linking oral health to overall wellness. A 2023 United Kingdom study of approximately 100,000 adults found a four times higher rate of cardiovascular disease-related mortality among individuals with periodontal disease than those without it. This underscores the importance of supporting lifelong gum health, a need that ioShield aims to address.
Clinical studies have shown that combining Lactobacillus reuteri with conventional periodontal therapy resulted in greater improvements in periodontal pocket depth than conventional treatment alone. Another controlled study demonstrated a 90 percent reduction in periodontal pathogens following twice-daily ingestion of the probiotic. ioShield Gum Defense provides eight times the amount of Lactobacillus reuteri used in one published clinical study, suggesting a potentially potent effect.
Consumers can use ioShield Gum Defense by mixing one level scoop with six ounces of cold water, stirring until dissolved, swishing each mouthful for 30 seconds, and then swallowing. The process takes just a few minutes and can be easily incorporated into a daily wellness routine.
Dr. Moskowitz noted, "Consumers are increasingly looking for convenient ways to support their health. With ioShield Gum Defense, supporting healthy gums can be as easy as mix, swish, and swallow. Patients will receive the critical nutrients and microbial balance that regular office visits and home care do not provide."
For more information, visit the company's website at ioTech International or follow their blog, A Deeper Dive into Oral Health.
