Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-10-21 23:32:22 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: C0DA0E1225995F1773D4CDF8D1BD8BB52A242F9478D0896DFDF73F8ED431A17A
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The scientific evidence does not support a link between aluminum exposure and Alzheimer's disease, nor does it indicate that fluoride in drinking water is unsafe. Aluminum and Alzheimer's Disease: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/jul/29/facebook-posts/evidence-does-not-support-link-between-alzheimers-/ https://www.alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-alzheimers/myths https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/05/12/experts-dispute-attempt-to-link-alzheimers-aluminum-fact-check/70207832007/ Skeptics: https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/23175/does-fluoride-cause-the-body-to-absorb-extra-aluminum Fluoride in Drinking Water: https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2021/oct/21/instagram-posts/fluoride-added-drinking-water-safe-and-beneficial/ https://www.ada.org/about/press-releases/community-water-fluoridation-at-optimal-levels-is-safe-and-effective
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