Federal Report Reveals Fluoride's Health Risks

September 19, 2007 by nyscof

refer to http://www.scienceblog.com/cms/federal-report-reveals-fluorides-health-risks-14249.html
from which the following is quoted

The Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) of any substance in the water supply is the unenforceable level by which no one is harmed. The MCLG is purely based on science; while the MCL is a political number based on ability to reduce fluoride levels.

"Based on the science reported by the NRC, the MCLG for fluoride should be close to zero," says Carton.

This is why the MCLG for fluoride should be set near zero and/or fluoridation stopped. According to the NRC report:

A) Babies under one year consume over their adequate intake (to avoid
moderate fluorosis) from the water supply alone at the so-called
optimal concentrations (0.7 - 1.2 mg/L).

B) Some athletes, workers and/or military personnel already consume up
to 10 milligrams fluoride from optimally fluoridated water, alone.

C) "...severe renal insufficiency appears to increase bone fluoride
concentrations, perhaps as much as twofold."

D) "The elderly are at increased risk of high bone fluoride
concentrations due to accumulation over time..."

E) "There are medical conditions that can make people more susceptible
to the effects of fluoride."

F) "...several lines of information indicate an effect of fluoride
exposure on thyroid function...it is difficult to predict exactly what
effects on thyroid function are likely at what concentration of
fluoride exposure and under what circumstances."

G) "...all children through 12 who take fluoride supplements (assuming
low water fluoride) will reach or exceed [optimal]."

"There is no evidence that any US child is fluoride-deficient; however The Centers for Disease Control reports that American schoolchildren are fluoride-overdosed with from 1/3 to 1/2 displaying dental fluorosis while tooth decay rates are climbing also. (5)," says Beeber

A Texarkana Gazette editorial reports, "While dentists still largely believe the benefits outweigh the risks, fluoridation is no longer beyond dispute. At the very least, the report indicates a need for caution....Virtues and vices sometimes come in the same package. What's good for the teeth looks more and more like it's bad for other body parts. That's not a slam dunk, that's a trade off." (3)

References:

1) "Fluoride in Drinking Water: A Scientific Review of EPA's Standards," Committee on Fluoride in Drinking Water, Board on Environmental Studies and Toxicology, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies of Science. March 2006

http://www.nap.edu/catalog/11571.html?onpi_newsdoc03222006

2) "Fluoride foes get validation - Scientists: Substance less safe than presumed: more research needed," by Nick Budnick, March 24, 2005, Portland Tribune

http://www.portlandtribune.com/archview.cgi?id=34527

3) http://www.texarkanagazette.com/articles/2006/04/09/local_news/opinion/o...
4) "GUEST VIEW: The evidence that fluoride is harmful is overwhelming," http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/05-06/05-14-06/02opinion.htm

5) http://www.fluoridealert.org/nyag-sf.pdf

6) http://www.fluoridenews.blogspot.com

7) The 2nd Citizens’ Conference on Fluoride: A Summary, Fluoride Action Network

http://www.fluoridealert.org/conference/about.htm

8) "EPA Unions Call for Nationwide Moratorium on Fluoridation, Congressional Hearing on Adverse Effects, Youth Cancer Cover Up ," August 2005
http://nteu280.org/Issues/Fluoride/Press%20Release.%20Fluoride.htm

SOURCE:
New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc.
PO Box 263
Old Bethpage, NY 11804
http://www.orgsites.com/ny/nyscof

Fluoridation News Releases
http://tinyurl.com/6kqtu

Tooth Decay Crises in Fluoridated Areas
http://www.fluoridenews.blogspot.com/

Fluoride Action Network
http://www.FluorideAction.Net