U.S. Government Takes Step to Phase Out Fluoride Medications for Kids
Government plans to discontinue distribution of fluoride medicines for children on market - U.S. authorities plan to discontinue fluoride medications for children's consumption.
Get ready to say goodbye to fluoride medications for children in the market as the FDA gears up to remove them from the market. In an exciting but somewhat controversial move, these swallowable drugs, unlike toothpastes and mouthwashes, are often ingested by little ones. Contrary to beliefs, these prescription products have never received FDA approval. The announcement marks the beginning of a consultation period with experts until Halloween.
Health Minister Robert Kennedy Jr. is toasting the move, expressing that it's high time to stop the ingestion of fluoride. He's long been advocating to curb the use of fluoride in dietary supplements and products.
Remember his campaign promise of never fluoridating tap water? Well, this practice, initiated in 1945 as a public health success story by U.S. health authorities for preventing cavities, might face a significant change on the horizon. But there's a rising concern that excessive fluoride consumption may lead to neurological damage in children, especially considering the fluid's impact on their IQ.
Approximately 200 million Americans have fluoridated water running through their taps, consisting of roughly two-thirds of the country's population.
- Children
- Fluoride
- BMG
- FDA
- Robert Kennedy Jr.
- Skeletal Fluorosis
- Neurological Development
- Dental Fluorosis
- Public Health Debate
- Gut Health
- Regulatory Actions
- Water Supply
Deep Dive:
Health Risks and Concerns
- Neurological Development: Some research indicates a link between excessive fluoride exposure and decreased IQ in children. However, inconsistencies exist in the data, and it's unknown if exposure within safe limits has the same effect.
- Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis: High fluoride ingestion can lead to dental fluorosis, causing tooth discoloration, and in some cases, severe skeletal fluorosis, affecting the bones.
- Gut Health and Other Bodily Functions: The FDA has expressed concerns about potential interference with healthy gut bacteria due to fluoride supplements.
Regulatory Actions
- FDA and RFK Jr.'s Efforts: The FDA and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. are pushing to eliminate fluoride supplements from the market, citing potential risks and the necessity for scientific review.
Public Health Debate
- Public Health Support: Organizations such as the American Dental Association have historically supported fluoride use to combat tooth decay. However, ongoing discussion persists due to concerns from certain health experts and activists.
- The removal of fluoride medications from the market by the FDA raises concerns about neurological development in children, as some research suggests a link between excessive fluoride exposure and decreased IQ.
- Robert Kennedy Jr., the Health Minister, supports the FDA's decision to eliminate fluoride supplements, expressing his longstanding advocacy against fluoride in dietary supplements and products.
- The FDA's push to phase out fluoride supplements also addresses the potential interference with healthy gut bacteria, a concern that has been expressed by the FDA.
