The fluoride treatment to prevent cavities may be creating gut microbiome and other issues.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a project this month as part of its efforts to reduce fluoride intake in children, announcing that it will begin removing concentrated fluoride prescriptions for children from the U.S. market.
The FDA release stated, “Unlike toothpaste with fluoride or fluoride rinses, these products are swallowed and ingested by infants and toddlers. They have also never been approved by the FDA.”
The agency continued, “Ingested fluoride has been shown to alter the gut microbiome, which is of magnified concern given the early development of the gut microbiome in childhood. Other studies have suggested an association between fluoride and thyroid disorders, weight gain and possibly decreased IQ.“
FDA Commissioner Marty Makary said, “The best way to prevent cavities in children is by avoiding excessive sugar intake and good dental hygiene, not by altering a child’s microbiome. For the same reason that fluoride may kill bacteria on teeth, it may also kill intestinal bacteria important for a child’s health.”
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. stated, “A recent systematic review published in JAMA Pediatrics, analyzing 74 high-quality studies, found a clear association between fluoride exposure and reduced IQ in children. This isn’t fringe science—this is mainstream, peer-reviewed data. Yes, when it comes to children, we should always err on the side of safety.”
The states of Utah and Florida have banned the addition of fluoride to public water supplies.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For wisdom for Commissioner Makary as his agency pursues the removal of ingestible fluoride for children from the market.
- For Secretary Kennedy and HHS officials as they review health policies and approvals regarding medications and treatments.
Sources: Food and Drug Administration, Daily Wire
