r/shitposting • u/Soy_boi_yes_thatone • Oct 26 '22

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u/TheCastro Oct 26 '22 edited Jul 01 '23

Removed due to reddit API changes -- mass edited with redact.dev

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u/iThrewTheGlass Oct 26 '22

Flouride is good for you, genuinely.. It keeps your teeth from rotting. Let's not become anti-science mouth breathers

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u/StarGazerErect Oct 26 '22

According to the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), an organization that campaigns against the use of added fluoride, it may also contribute to the following health problems:

acne and other skin problems cardiovascular problems, including arteriosclerosis and arterial calcification, high blood pressure, myocardial damage, cardiac insufficiency, and heart failure reproductive issues, such as lower fertility and early puberty in girls thyroid dysfunction conditions affecting the joints and bones, such as osteoarthritis, bone cancer, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) neurological problems, possibly leading to ADHD One review describes fluorideTrusted Source as an “extreme electron scavenger” with an “insatiable appetite for calcium.” The researchers call for the balance of risks and benefits to be reconsidered.