Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health What Florida's Fluoride Ban Means for Your Health - AI Podcast
Jun 17, 2025
Florida's new law banning water fluoridation raises critical questions about consent and health. A revealing study links fluoride to lower IQ and thyroid issues in children, igniting discussions about its safety. Interestingly, many European countries rejected fluoridation long ago, favoring non-fluoridated water. As similar bans emerge in states like Ohio and Texas, practical tips for reducing fluoride exposure while maintaining dental health are also shared, highlighting the growing movement for informed choices in public health.
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Florida's Fluoride Ban Insight
- Florida banned water fluoridation citing it as "forced medication" without informed consent.
- This reflects growing concerns over fluoride's impact on cognitive and thyroid health.
Fluoride Lowers Children's IQ
- The largest review of 72 studies links fluoride exposure to lower children's IQ.
- Risk increases notably above 1.5 mg per liter fluoride in drinking water.
Fluoride Disrupts Thyroid Function
- Fluoride doses as low as 2 to 5 mg daily can disrupt thyroid hormones.
- Such exposure levels are common drinking, cooking, and brushing with fluoridated water.