Does Fluoride Decrease Intelligence in Children?

Does Fluoride Decrease Intelligence in Children?

Does Fluoride Decrease Intelligence in Children?

Does Fluoride Decrease Intelligence in Children?

Does Fluoride Decrease Intelligence in Children?

A new review of previous research links fluoridated water with  lower IQs in children. According to JAMA (American Medical Association) Pediatrics, a rigorous nine-year research review looking at the relationship between fluoride and intelligence in children concludes that as fluoride levels rise, IQ drops.

   

Daily Mail Article on Fluoride and IQ in children.  View Full Article

 

Fluoride in drinking water has been linked to other harmful effects including: 

 
Dental fluorosis (white spots on teeth) 
Skeletal fluorosis (bone pain and deformities)
Joint pain
Potential neurological issues
Increased risk of bone fractures
Decreased fertility in high doses
and in extreme cases, kidney damage 

Tips to reduce fluoride intake:

-Use a filtration system to remove fluoride from your drinking water. View Fluoride Filtration Systems.

-Don’t Let Your Child Swallow Fluoride Toothpaste

-Do NOT Get Fluoride Gel Treatments at the Dentist

-Eat Fresh Food, Not Processed Food and Preferably Organic

-Buy Organic Grape Juice and Wine

-Reduce Your Black & Green Tea Consumption (and/or Drink Tea with Younger Leaves)

-Avoid Cooking with Non-Stick (Teflon) Pans

-Don’t Take Cipro and Be Mindful of Other Fluorinated Pharmaceuticals

-Minimize Consumption of Mechanically-Deboned Chicken.

-Avoid Fluoridated Salt