The Fluoride Debate: Rethinking Toothpaste and Water for Optimal Health

The Fluoride Debate: Rethinking Toothpaste and Water for Optimal Health

November 15, 20231 min read

Many dentists advocate for fluoride in toothpaste, praising its cavity-fighting abilities. However, emerging research challenges this long-standing recommendation, shedding light on the potential health risks associated with fluoride exposure. Found in both toothpaste and water, fluoride is a toxin that, once absorbed, is only partially eliminated by the kidneys. The rest accumulates in various tissues, including bones, teeth, the brain, fat, and blood vessels.

Accumulated fluoride has been linked to a range of health issues, such as impaired learning, memory loss, diminished intelligence, mood disorders, arthritis, bone cancer, diabetes, and mottled teeth—a condition marked by chalky enamel and brown discoloration. Skeletal fluorosis, a disease resulting from excessive fluoride in the bones, leads to weakened bones, causing stiffness and joint pain. Additionally, fluoride has been associated with impaired thyroid function, contributing to symptoms like hypothyroidism, characterized by low body temperature, weight gain, depression, and fatigue.

Given our constant exposure to various chemicals in food, personal care products, household cleaners, and even the air we breathe, it's prudent to minimize the toxins we absorb to alleviate the surge in chronic symptoms. While urging caution, I advocate for small, manageable steps that collectively yield significant improvements in future health.

Interestingly, countries like Finland and the Netherlands have ceased water fluoridation, acknowledging the potential health risks. New studies continue to highlight the insidious impact of fluoride accumulation on overall health.

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Brandon Drake

Quitting my demanding corporate IT job at a Customer Relationship Management company was a life-changing decision. Burnout pushed me to explore new horizons, leading me to culinary arts, functional nutrition, and sales training. Each step reignited my passion and guided me back to technology with a renewed purpose: to help others make a bigger impact. Now, I thrive in empowering service-based businesses to harness CRM technology to stand out, and build lasting, meaningful connections that drive sustainable growth.

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