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Fluoride: you’ve probably seen it labeled in certain toothpastes as an add-on “bonus”, and proponents of fluoride will tell you it is a good thing that is saving us all from tooth decay. But is it? And who is really the source spreading the notion that fluoride is a good thing?
According to the CDC , American communities with a fluoridated water supply have been growing since 1945. In 2010, nearly ¾ of the population of the country had access to fluoridated water.
Fluoride and the Human Body
When a city has a fluoridated water supply, that means that your body is absorbing some fluoride whenever you drink water, cook with it, brush your teeth, and even shower. While the amount of fluoride added to water is measured in parts per million, numerous studies have demonstrated that consuming fluoridated water has toxic effects on the human body.
Increased Risk of Hip Fracture
A 1992 study printed in The Journal of the American Medical Association demonstrated an increased risk of hip fracture in elderly women and men consuming fluoridated water. Additional studies have backed up this finding.
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Every Day is Earth Day
2012-09-09 04:24:33
Source: http://www.riseearth.com/2012/09/the-dangerous-effects-of-this-toxin-you.html