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Fluoride Controversy
Fluoride in our toothpaste. Fluoride in our water supply. We all know about it, but why are there so many arguments against it?
There are two types of fluoride. Sodium fluoride, the first type, is a chemical by-product of many industries; chemical and manufacturing to name a few.
Before fluoridation began, fluoride components were listed as one of four top pollutants in America by The Science Advisory Committee to Lyndon B. Johnson, according to Health Wars author Phillip Day. This is scary in itself, but even worse is that after fluoridation began nothing more was heard about it.
The second type is more soluble and less toxic than the first. it is calcium fluoride and is the type found in nature.
It is interesting to note that the first major proponent of fluoridation was the aluminum industry. (Day, 2001) Why? Industries had a huge problem on their hands with all of the toxic fluoride they were putting out. So of course, let's 'wash it up a bit' and feed it to consumers. What could it hurt?
There have been horrible cases of mass poisoning of fluoride in the water supply. In 1981, 18 villages in the Liucin Township were severely stricken with maladies ranging from mottled teeth to shrunken limbs and even early death. Over 80% of the townspeople were affected. And it was not fixed until 1983. (Seybolt 13)
Fluoride may mask the problems of tooth decay in children; caused by poor dental hygiene and excess sugar, say critics. They further state there is no difference in the tooth decay rates between fluoridated and non-fluoridated areas.
It is widely known that fluoride in the body over certain levels may be harmful. However, research shows that we may be slowly poisoning ourselves due to the fact it may also accumulate in the body over time.
In testing, fluoride has changed healthy cells into cancer cells. It has shown to cause genetic damage, and studies have noted increased risks of heart disease as well as cancers in those cities which choose fluoridation.
Many countries have already banned the use of fluoride, including France, Sweden, the Netherlands, and even some locales in the US. I for one will definitely be making sure that myself and my family stick to filtered water and as little fluoride containing products as possible!
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