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Donald Trump has said that, if he wins the US election, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who he will put in charge of health initiatives, will advise all US water companies to remove fluoride from public water systems. Despite offering a number of health benefits, federal officials reduced the recommended levels of fluoride in drinking water last year to combat the increased prevalence of fluorosis among children. A recent study from the National Toxicology Programme also linked higher levels of fluoride exposure with lower children’s IQ levels.
As a parent, reading the headline “US government report says fluoride at twice the recommended limit is linked to lower IQ in kids” immediately piqued my interest. The idea that something as commonly found in our water supply as fluoride could potentially have negative effects on children’s cognitive development is alarming, to say the least. However, diving deeper into the details of the report, it becomes evident that the devil truly is in the details.
The report highlights that the link between fluoride exposure and lower IQ was established in countries where the fluoride levels exceeded the recommended limits by a significant margin, sometimes even hundreds of times higher.… Continue reading
Collier County commissioners have made a decision that is sure to have a detrimental impact on the oral health of its residents. They have voted to remove fluoride from the water supply, a move that is not only short-sighted but also harmful to the most vulnerable members of our community.
Fluoride has long been recognized as a critical element in oral health. It strengthens enamel and can even reverse microscopic damage to our teeth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends fluoride for children who don’t have access to fluoridated water, but unfortunately, obtaining fluoride supplements can be difficult for low-income families due to various barriers.… Continue reading
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