The Fluoride Deception

“WARNING: Keep out of reach of children under 6 years of age. If you accidentally swallow more than used for brushing, seek professional help or contact a poison control center immediately.”

This is the warning on all fluoride toothpastes sold in the United States. The FDA warning is necessary because relatively small doses of fluoride can induce symptoms of acute fluoride toxicity (i.e., poisoning). Early symptoms of fluoride poisoning include gastrointestinal pain, nausea, vomiting, and headaches. Yet fluoride is in our water, purposely put there.

Water fluoridation began in 1945. And even though the FDA has admitted to fluoride toxicity the United States adds fluoride to more than two-thirds of the municipal water supplies reaching nearly 211 million Americans.

As of 2012, more than 67 percent of Americans receive fluoridated water. Of those, more than 11 million people receive fluoride at or above what has been deemed the “optimal” level, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Most likely, your dentist—along with countless government and public health officials—has praised and promoted the use of fluoride, both in toothpaste and drinking water, calling it a “necessary” part of your oral health regimen.

But let’s make this point clear: fluoride is not an essential nutrient needed for your health—dental or otherwise. There is not one single metabolic process in your body that requires fluoride. On the contrary, fluoride is a cumulative poison.

Approximately 98 percent of the fluoride you ingest in water is absorbed into your blood through your gastrointestinal tract. From there, it enters your body’s cellular tissues. On average, about 50 percent of the fluoride you ingest each day gets excreted through your kidneys. The remainder accumulates in your teeth and bones, pineal gland, and other tissues—including your blood vessels, where it can contribute to calcification.

The video below features an interview with Christopher Bryson, author of the book: The Fluoride Deception. Both the book and this interview were published 16 years ago, in 2004. Bryson is an award-winning journalist and former radio producer at the BBC. 

The book is based on nearly a decade’s worth of research, and it reveals the shocking details of how fluoride—a toxic byproduct of the aluminum industry—ended up being added to drinking water as a dental prophylactic.

QUICK FACTS:

97% of western Europe has rejected water fluoridation

Many children now exceed recommended daily fluoride intake from toothpaste alone.

Fluoride is not a nutrient.

36 studies have linked fluoride with reduced IQ in children.

Fluoride causes the thyroid harm. 

Reverse osmosis water filtration is the best way to get rid of fluoride but not convenient for apartments. My next suggestion is Berkey water filters. If you are questioning the quality of your current water you can always bring it in and get it muscle tested at your next appointment. Also make sure your toothpaste is fluoride free as well.  If you have thyroid health concerns definitely make sure you don't drink water or use toothpaste with fluoride in it.