What is Flouride?
Fluoride is another chemical commonly found in the municipal water supply. Water contaminated with fluoride is an alarming concern. The type found in city water is termed silica fluoride which is actually a sister compound to floral acetate (found in rat poison). Consider this; ¼ gram of toothpaste (about a pea size) has enough fluoride in it to require a call to poison control if ingested. Check your tube next time, you’ll see this stated on the back. On average this same amount (1/4 gram) is found in 8 oz. of tap water. Now consider all the times you, or your children have ingested toothpaste, or an 8 oz glass of tap water. Hopefully this helps you understand how much of a concern this really is.
Why is it a Concern?
Dental fluorosis (white and brown spots on the teeth) is a major concern of fluoridated communities and is becoming more common. Two thirds of children in these communities show signs of this fluoride toxicity. Teeth are just bones that can be seen. When you can see fluorosis on the teeth, you then know that all other bones in the body are similarly affected. This leaves bones weak and brittle and is also shown to wreak havoc on the thyroid gland. With the sharp climb of thyroid dysfunction in the last 15 years, this link should be looked at more closely. Because Fluoride is now known to cross the blood/brain barrier, there are several studies underway showing the adverse effects it has directly on the brain cells. Researchers are finding children are receiving 3 to 4 times the amount of a ‘safe’ level for an adult on a daily basis.
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