Fluoride in the Water Supply Part 2 - The Truth of the Matter
This post is not about the arguable dental benefit of fluoride applied to teeth, but whether the touted benefit is worth the detrimental and toxic effects of systemic water fluoridation. T his concerns not only effects of neurological harm to babies and infants, but growing evidence of it being a contributing cause of Alzheimer's condition, bone cancer in boys, osteoporosis, and other medical conditions. While information both pro and con states that fluoridated water may have a benefit due to its momentary contact with teeth as it is swallowed, both sides seem to agree that the alleged benefit ends there. The concern is with the harmfulness to the rest of the body once this chemical is ingested. Along with this concern, is the fact that many people, especially children, are getting plenty of fluoride exposure from toothpaste, mouth rinses, and other sources. None of which is monitored to determine the overall daily fluoride exposure. This exposure is in addition to the...