Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Dr. Mercola's Open Letter: Time for a Dental Revolution - AI Podcast
May 6, 2025
An open letter challenges the American Dental Association over water fluoridation, linking it to health issues like reduced IQ and thyroid dysfunction. The podcast discusses how many Western European nations have moved away from fluoridation in favor of education and alternatives. It highlights research showing elevated mercury levels in patients with amalgam fillings, urging a shift towards mercury-free dentistry. Despite international bans, U.S. practices still favor harmful amalgams, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations.
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Fluoride's Neurotoxic Risks
- Fluoride exposure in water links to reduced IQ and ADHD symptoms in children.
- Its neurotoxic risks outweigh topical dental benefits when ingested systemically.
Fluoride and Thyroid Suppression
- Fluoride doses as low as 2-5 mg daily can suppress thyroid function.
- Residents in fluoridated communities reach these levels, posing endocrine disruption risks.
Europe Rejects Water Fluoridation
- Nearly all Western Europeans reject water fluoridation favoring education and fluoride-free dental care.
- This isolates the US, where ADA maintains fluoridation despite safer global norms.