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Prenatal fluoride exposure linked to lower IQ

This could present a major problem in some areas of the US.
In parts of the country, the idea of adding fluoride to the drinking water has never come up, because the water naturally contains at or above the levels of fluoride normally recommended to be added.
Removing natural fluoride compounds from drinking water can be expensive.
 
I always found the argument for adding fluoride in water to make it better for people's teeth really strange. What, should we start adding vitamin D and other stuff in there too? Fluoride can stay in toothpaste and probably should but it should not really be in water especially if it's proven to cause issues.

Did not realize fluoride actaully did cause issues though, I thought they had ruled that out at one point.
 
Barely statistically significant findings. One gender affected while other is not? That's interesting.
This study is in dire need of replication.
 
overst33r said:
Barely statistically significant findings. One gender affected while other is not? That's interesting.
This study is in dire need of replication.
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An earlier Mexican study came up with similar results. I agree though. The figure I heard on the news was 2 points lower. I'd rather have better teeth.
 
[DHT]Osiris said:
So is water.

Wait, water is also in our drinking water! And I bet dollars to donuts those pregnant women consumed water too! I bet water is what's lowering their kids' IQ.
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It's basically dilutional retardation. It can be treated with a regimen of diuretics and free water restriction.
 
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