INSIGHTS | 6. Fluoride & Brain Development
The role of fluoride in health revolves around the notion that it hardens enamel and protects your teeth. Several jurisdictions have opted to fortify the water supply with fluoride. But, why?
Article: Developmental Fluoride Neurotoxicity: an updated review
Context
The role of fluoride in health revolves around the notion that it hardens enamel and protects your teeth. Since the discovery of this property, several jurisdictions have opted to fortify the water supply with fluoride - especially in locations that water sources are deficient in fluoride.
For decades, concerned parties have pointed out the potential toxic effects of excess fluoride and pointed to several studies of varying quality. Like most perspectives that are counter to the dominant industrial narrative, these concerned parties are dismissed as 'anti-fluoridation' conspiracy theorists.
