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2024-09-19 16:25:01 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

This post is false. The Harvard study didn't confirm that fluoride lowers IQ and causes cognitive disorders (see debunk video below). For the average person, drinking fluoridated water at the recommended level of .7 g/L is safe and beneficial for dental health. https://ilikemyteeth.org/debunking-unreliable-claims-the-harvard-study/ https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/water-fluoridation-hasnt-been-associated-with-cognitive-health-problems-contrary-to-widespread-claims/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/does-fluoride-lower-iq-scores/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/debate-fluoridation/does-fluoride-lower-iq-scores/ https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/index.html

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• This post is false. The Harvard study didn't confirm that fluoride lowers IQ and causes cognitive disorders (see debunk video below). For the average person, drinking fluoridated water at the recommended level of .7 g/L is safe and beneficial for dental health. https://ilikemyteeth.org/debunking-unreliable-claims-the-harvard-study/ https://healthfeedback.org/claimreview/water-fluoridation-hasnt-been-associated-with-cognitive-health-problems-contrary-to-widespread-claims/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/does-fluoride-lower-iq-scores/ https://ilikemyteeth.org/debate-fluoridation/does-fluoride-lower-iq-scores/ https://www.cdc.gov/fluoridation/index.html