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Fluoride is a trace mineral found in plants, animals and soils, and is
necessary to help build stronger bones and make teeth more resistant to
decay. But what are the biological effects of fluorides? Well,
scientific studies show that fluoride exposure disrupts the synthesis
of collagen and leads to the breakdown of collagen in bone, tendon,
muscle, skin, cartilage, lungs, kidney and trachea.
Fluoride promotes development of bone cancer. It also stimulates
granule formation and oxygen consumption in white blood cells, but
inhibits these processes when the white blood cell is challenged by a
foreign agent in the blood. Fluorides cause premature aging of the
human body. These have a disruptive effect on various tissues in the
body.
Fluoride depletes the energy reserves and the ability of white blood
cells to properly destroy foreign agents by the process of
phagocytosis. As little as 0.2 ppm fluoride stimulates superoxide
production in resting white blood cells, virtually abolishing
phagocytosis. Even micro-molar amounts of fluoride, below 1 ppm, may
seriously depress the ability of white blood cells to destroy
pathogenic agents.
Fluoride confuses the immune system and causes it to attack the body's
own tissues, and increases the tumor growth rate in cancer prone
individuals. It also confuses the immune system and causes it to attack
the body's own tissues, and increases the tumor growth rate in cancer
prone individuals.
Fluoride benefits teeth in two different ways: topically and
systemically. Topical uses include brushing with fluoride
toothpaste or using fluoride rinses. Used in this manner,
fluoride is actually absorbed into the surface of the teeth, making the
enamel stronger and more resistant to decay. Even in teeth that
are beginning to decay, fluoride use strengthens enamel and stops
further decay. And, this is true for all age groups!
Fluoride inhibits antibody formation in the blood. This trace mineral
depresses thyroid activity. Ingestion of these from mouth rinses and
dentifrices in children is extremely hazardous to biological
development, life span and general health.
Systemic use means to take in fluoride, either through fluoride
supplements or by drinking fluoridated water. In young developing
teeth systemic fluoride becomes incorporated into the overall tooth
development and provides long-lasting protection against tooth
decay. Mature teeth, however, also benefit.
The saliva of people who drink fluoridated water, for example, contains
trace amounts of fluoride that continually bathe the teeth in a
protective bath that reduces acidic bacteria. Fluoride is very helpful
when taken and used properly.
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