"fluoride" news and stories

We've talked about drinking water from the tap before, mostly about pollutants But what about things that are pruposely added to the water like fluoride?

The National Academy of Sciences, commissioned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has concluded that the maximum level of fluoride in drinking water is too high, and is urging the EPA to lower the levels. However, they haven't indicated to what level.

Fluoridation of water was originally introduced in 1945 as a preventative measure for dental health. While we all know that fluoride is an ingredient in toothpaste because it helps prevent tooth decay, too much fluoride poses some serious risks. Severe enamel fluorosis actually weakens dental enamel causing cavities, but more importantly, researchers have reason to believe that fluoride may contribute to bone fractures, skeletal fluorosis and possibly bone cancer.

None of this matters if you're loyal to your Evian, but if you're concerned about the level of fluoride in your community, check with the CDC.

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