fluoride levels

Fluoride Debate: Benefits and Risks for Kids

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Children in a classroom staring blankly at a sink with running water, depicting concerns over fluoride in drinking water.

For nearly eight decades, adding fluoride to community water supplies has been a cornerstone of public health in the U.S., lauded for its effectiveness in reducing tooth decay. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that community water fluoridation decreases cavities by about 25%, marking it as one of the major public health … Read more

Fluoride Lowers Intelligence In Children Says US NTP

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Children sleeping at their school desks with half-full glasses of water, highlighting concerns about fluoride in drinking water potentially lowering IQ in children.

A recent report by the US National Toxicology Program (NTP) has raised concerns over the safety of fluoride levels in drinking water. The report suggests that fluoride concentrations above twice the recommended limit might be linked to lower IQ in children. This conclusion, based on an extensive review of previously published studies, marks a significant … Read more