Base Malts. Base malts usually account for a large percent of the total grain bill, with darker-colored specialty malts accounting for 10 to 25% of the grain bill. The only exception is wheat malt, which can make up to 100% of the total grain bill in brewing wheat beers. Base malts and, to some extent, light-colored specialty malts provide most of the enzymatic (diastatic) power to convert starches into fermentable sugars. The base malts provide the highest extract potential.
Pregnancy is a common cause of gum bleeding in women. The hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy can cause the gums to become more sensitive. Bleeding disorders, such as hemophilia and leukemia, can also increase your chance of bleeding gums.
If it's your gums, you may be allergic to something in the toothpaste. Sensitivity to certain toothpaste ingredients is not unusual. It can cause gum soreness, or even gum tissue sloughing (peeling) like you peel after a sunburn. You should stop using it and see if the problem goes away. If you don't have sensitive teeth you don't need it anyway. I like Prevident 5000 for tooth sensitivity and cavity prevention. Prevident is a prescription strength fluoride gel. It has more fluoride than over the counter toothpaste and not only improves sensitivity but makes teeth more resistant to cavities.