US EditionIf the FDA Removes Fluoride Supplements, Are There Other Options to Protect Teeth? Dentist Weighs In
- The FDA is removing concentrated ingestible fluoride prescription drugs for children from the market due to safety concerns.
- This action follows research, including a systematic review of 74 studies, associating fluoride ingestion with altered gut microbiomes and reduced IQ in children.
- FDA Commissioner Marty Makary emphasized fluoride may kill both oral bacteria and important intestinal bacteria in children, urging caution and safety.
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr., head of the Department of Health and Human Services, endorsed the decision, describing the evidence as "mainstream, peer-reviewed data" and expressed support for fluoride bans implemented in Utah and Florida.
- The FDA’s decision highlights the need to balance fluoride’s dental benefits against developmental risks, recommending good hygiene and limited sugar intake to prevent cavities.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is removing from the market prescription drug products for children that contain concentrated ingestible fluoride, the agency announced this past week. The FDA cited studies that suggest a connection between ingested fluoride in children and lower IQ, weight gain, and thyroid issues. “Unlike toothpaste with fluoride or fluoride […] The post FDA Makes Big Announcement on Fluoride appeared first on News …
If the FDA removes fluoride supplements, are there other options to protect teeth? Dentist weighs in
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – On May 7, a law banning fluoride in Utah's public drinking water went into effect. Less than a week later, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced an effort to phase out ingestible fluoride supplements often used to strengthen children's teeth. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. previously said that Utah had "emerged as the leader in making America healthy again" with its recent efforts against fluoridation. …
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