• • • • Causes impared joint mobility and calcium depletion [2]

      • Lead to neurotoxicity and poor congnitive outcomes [2]

      • Leads to acne and poor skin health [2]

      • Causes arterial calcification and increase in blood pressure [2]

      • Leads to chronic kidney disease [4]

      • Decreases fertility rate [2]

Fluorides are substances that include fluorine and another material, generally metal. Fluoride may be present in the soil, water, and food. It's also synthesized and used in drinking water, toothpaste, mouthwashes, and other chemical goods.

Fluoride is added to water supplies because studies have shown that it can lower the frequency of tooth decay in regions where fluoride levels in the water are low [1]. Fluoride monofluorophosphate, sodium fluoride, and stannous fluoride are examples (MFP fluoride).

Some fluorides can be found naturally in soil, air, or water, however fluoride levels can vary greatly. Fluoride is found in almost all drinking water, and may be present in both plant and animal foods.

Fluorides enter the body through the digestive tract and are absorbed into the bloodstream. They move through the bloodstream and prefer to gather in calcium-rich regions like the bones and teeth [1].

Fluoride poisoning can result from a variety of sources, including Fluoridation of public water, excessive fluoride concentrations in natural freshwater, fluoridated mouthwash or toothpaste, untested bottled water, and improper usage of fluoride supplements [2].