K
Kalah
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I was just reading through some articles and came across one about flouride in water. It's from last year, but still interesting for those of you who didn't already know. If you use formula you should not be mixing it with tap water if it is fluoridated (boiling or filtering water does NOT remove fluoride).
Here's the article: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/11/13/cdc-and-ada-now-advise-to-avoid-using-fluoride.aspx
You can find out for sure if your water is fluoridated by calling your water company. Your health visitor might also know, they usually have to so they can advise what type of toothpaste to use.
Here's the article: https://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2010/11/13/cdc-and-ada-now-advise-to-avoid-using-fluoride.aspx
Even promoters of fluoridation concede that the major benefits are topical; fluoride works from the outside of the tooth, not from inside of your body, so why swallow it?
The fluoride added to your drinking water is in fact a chemical waste product! It is NOT something you should use as a supplement to your diet.
There are plenty of studies showing the dangers of fluoride to your health, such as:
Increases lead absorption
Disrupts synthesis of collagen
Hyperactivity and/or lethargy
Muscle disorders
Brain damage, and lowered IQ
Arthritis
Dementia
Bone fractures
Lowers thyroid function
Bone cancer (osteosarcoma)
Inactivates 62 enzymes
Inhibits formation of antibodies
Genetic damage and cell death
Increases tumor and cancer rate
Disrupts immune system
Damages sperm and increases infertility
As far as tooth decay is concerned, this is not caused by lack of fluoride.
You can find out for sure if your water is fluoridated by calling your water company. Your health visitor might also know, they usually have to so they can advise what type of toothpaste to use.