Alex Gleason (nprofile…uf7k)
The decreased IQ can probably only be observed if the dosage is way too high, right?
My understanding from looking into it a while ago:
1. It was initially a very good thing to put fluoride into lots of things because it massively improved dental health and had no significant side effects.
2. It was then realised that it's not necessary to ingest much fluoride to improve dental health; it's better to apply it directly to the surface of the teeth.
3. Given that most people now brush their teeth, putting enough fluoride directly on their teeth, it's not necessary to put fluoride into foods and drinks anymore.
4. If people consume lots of different fluoridated foodstuffs AND accidentally ingest some from their toothpaste every once in a while, it may become too much and cause them health issues.
Based on these factors, it sounds like it may be a good idea to stop fluoridation of tap water (that people drink) in some places, and make sure there are options with and without fluoride when it comes to bought foodstuffs, so they can make their own choices and make sure they get enough but not too much fluoride.
E.g. in Germany we have table salt with and without fluoride, marked clearly on the packaging. We don't have anything else that's fluoridated.
In any case, it's all not that big a deal, really. The panic some people create over the matter, talking about it like a conspiracy, is dumb and perhaps distracts from more important issues.
Taylan (Now 18% More Deranged) /
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2024-12-02 03:39:57
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