Fluoridation / Fluoride Toxic Chemicals In Your Water

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Fluoridation / Fluoride

Toxic Chemicals In Your Water

 

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Fluoride compounds which are put in water (fluoridation), toothpaste

and supplement tablets (including some vitamins) were never tested

for safety before approval. Recent independent research by scientists

not associated with dental trade organizations has shown the

following:

 

 

Neurotoxic and Lowers IQ

In 1995, neurotoxicologist and former Director of toxicology at

Forsyth Dental Center in Boston, Dr. Phyllis Mullenix published

research showing that fluoride built up in the brains of animals when

exposed to moderate levels. Damage to the brain occured and the

behavior patterns of the animals was adversely effected. Offspring of

pregnant animals receiving relatively low doses of fluoride showed

permanent effects to the brain which were seen as hyperactivity (ADD-

like symptoms). Young animals and adult animals given fluoride

experienced the opposite effect -- hypoactivity or sluggishness. The

toxic effects of fluoride on the central nervous system was

subsequently confirmed by previously-classified government research.

Two new epidemiological studies which tend to confirm fluoride's

neurotoxic effects on the brain have shown that children exposed to

higher levels of fluoride had lower IQs.

 

 

A study published in Brain Research shows that rats drinking only 1

part per million fluoride (NaF) in water had histologic lesions in

their brain similar to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. In addition,

evidence was seen pointing to possible damage to the blood brain

barrier from extended fluoride exposure. This study was the third in

a series of papers published by Varner et al. Brain Research Vol. 784

No. 12 p 284-298 (1998). Results of this recent study and other

studies showing significant dangers from low-level fluoride exposure

were presented at a recent scientific symposium.

 

 

Causes Cancer

The Department of Health in New Jersey found that bone cancer in male

children was between two and seven times greater in areas where water

was fluoridated. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

researchers confirmed the bone cancer-causing effects of fluoride at

low levels in an animal model. A new study has shown that

fluoridation of water is linked to uterine cancer deaths.

 

 

Changes Bone Structure and Strength

Fluoride gradually builds up in the bones and causes adverse changes

to the bone structure. Quite a few studies have shown that

fluoridation leads to increases in hip fractures. The tensile

strength of the hip is destroyed over time by fluoride ingestion.

 

 

Causes Birth Defects and Perinatal Deaths

A toxicologist in the United Kingdom recently found that perinatal

deaths in a fluoridated area was 15% higher than in neighboring non-

fluoridated areas. The fluoridated area had a higher socio-economic

status and would have been expected to have less perinatal deaths.

The fluoridated area also had a 30% higher rate of Down's Syndrome.

Chile banned fluoridation because of research by the world-reknowned

researcher, Dr Albert Schatz, which showed a link to infant deaths

due to fluoridation.

 

 

Proven Ineffective

Fluoride compounds in water and in supplements do not provide any

significant cavity-protecting effects. All of the recent large-scale

studies of water fluoridation have shown that there are no positive

effects. There is scientific evidence that increased fluoride

exposure leads to increased levels of caries. That is why countries

without fluoridation have shown an equal improvement in dental health

as those with fluoridation. Even pro-fluoridation scientists admit

that there is not any properly-conducted research showing that

fluoride supplements help prevent cavities. (Note: check vitamins

carefully to be sure they do not include fluoride.)

 

 

Impairs Immune System

Independent research has shown that fluoride impairs the functioning

of the immune system. In the United States, where toxic fluoride

compounds are regularly added to water and given to children since

the 1960s and 1970s, we are beginning to see an overwhelming number

of people of that generation who are developing chronic immune system

disorders.

 

 

Causes Acute Adverse Reactions

Several double-blind studies have shown that fluoridated water can

often cause acute adverse reactions (in addition to the chronic

poisoning effects discussed below). Some of the effects seen in

double-blind studies include: gastrointestinal symptoms, stomatitis,

joint pains, polydipsia, headaches, visual disturbances, muscular

weakness, and extreme tiredness. An enlightening review of a book by

one famous and well-respected researcher from The Netherlands who

found adverse reactions in double-blind experiments can be read here.

 

 

Causes Initial Stages of Skeletal Fluorosis

Fluoride can cause severe skeletal fluorosis at high levels. Chronic,

long-term exposure to levels of fluoride commonly found in water and

food in the U.S. can cause the beginning stages of skeletal fluorosis

including: pains in bones and joints, sensations of burning,

pricking, and tingling in the limbs, muscle weakness, chronic

fatigue, gastrointestinal disorders, reduced appetite, backache,

osteoarthritis, etc. In fact, decades of ingestion of fluoride from

water and other common sources can be expected to cause these

symptoms in large numbers of people based on calculations of fluoride

intake and excretion. (Keep in mind that fluoride is a cumulative

poison since it builds up in the body of years.) Very few healthcare

practitioners are capable of diagnosing such a condition because

healthcare practitioners are not trained to test for or recognize the

effects chronic poisoning from fluoride.

 

 

Increases Lead and Arsenic Exposure

Fluoride compounds put into water are often contaminated with lead,

arsenic and radio nuclides since the fluoride compounds are toxic

waste byproducts which largely come from pollution scrubbers of

fertilizer plants. A study published in 2000 showed that the dumping

of toxic silicofluoride compounds into water ( " fluoridation " ) causes

an increase in blood lead levels in children.

 

 

Fluoride Causes Osteoarthritis

In a study published in Rhuematology International in 2001,

researchers found a link between fluoride exposure and the

development of osteoarthritis. The level of exposure that caused

osteoarthritis is common in the United States.

 

 

Contributes to the Development of Repetitive Stress Injury

A clinical study in New Zealand showed that fluoride ingestion may be

a contributing factor in the development of Repetative Stress Injury

(RSI) since such ingestion may encourage the development of apatite

crystal formation. Elimination of fluoride plus regular

supplementation of magnesium appeared to help RSI patients

considerably.

 

 

Causes Permanent Disfigurement of the Teeth in Many Children

A very large and increasing number of children are experiencing

dental fluorosis which is a permanent adverse structural change to

the teeth.

 

 

Inhibits Key Enzymes

As fluoride builds up in different parts of the body over decades it

can disrupt the actions of many key enzymes. This fact has been known

for a long time.

 

 

Supresses Thyroid Function

Fluoride was given at low levels during the early to mid 20th century

as an effective way of supressing thyroid function and treating

hyperthyroidism. Articles and research can be found on the Thyroid

web page.

 

 

Causes Large Numbers of Acute Poisonings

Fluoride is an extremely poisonous substances at exceptionally low

doses and has caused a large number of acute poisonings. This is why

a poison warning is now required on fluoridated toothpastes sold in

the U.S.

 

 

Independent Experts Oppose Dumping Fluoride Into Water

Over 1500 professionals at the US EPA, including toxicologists and

risk assessment experts voted unanimously to oppose the fluoridation

initiative in California because of the health risks involved. See

summary or official EPA union statement. Even the Candian Dental

Association Consultant and Researcher urged people to avoid drinking

fluoridated water.

 

 

Unethical

Fluoridation amounts to forced medication of the water supply. Such

practices demonstrate a complete lack of ethics on the part of its

promoters. Studies as early the 1930s showed extreme hazards to man

and the environment due to fluoride dumping and exposure. Companies

and organizations involved used the promotion of " fluoridation " as a

way to avoid lawsuits due to dumping toxic wastes and later for

economic gain. Please read the short history of fluoridation for more

detailed information.

 

 

Banned in Many Countries

Fluoridation is not legal or not used in the overwhelming number of

countries including industrialized countries. Please see Fluoride

Status of Countries web page.

 

 

Many independent researchers, organizations, holistic healthcare

experts and a growing number of dentists who avoid the use of toxic

substances are warning their patients to avoid fluoridated water and

fluoridated toothpaste and to definately not give children any

fluoride since they appear to be more susceptible to the neurological

toxicity from fluoride.

 

If your water department adds toxic fluoride compounds to the water,

the best course of action is usually to drink and cook with

bottled " spring " water. Carbon filters do not remove fluoride

compounds to any significant extent. Avoid putting fluoridated water

in humidifiers. Many non-organic juices have large amounts of

fluoride from pesticide residues. It is best to juice your own

vegetables and fruits from organic produce or go to a health food

store to purchase organic juices.

 

Avoid toothpastes that have fluoride even if the manufacturers claim

that the fluoride came from " natural " sources. Even though topical

fluoride treatment may have an effect to help remineralize cavities

at the early stages, the combination of a healthy diet, proper dental

hygiene and saliva can have a similar effect. It is impossible to

avoid swallowing some fluoride from fluoridated toothpaste. I have

tried various toothpastes and current use the natural Weleda

toothpaste with baking soda. I like that fact that it does not

contain fluoride or the detergent, sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS).