Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-11-30 18:11:49 UTC - HELPFUL
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The claims made in the meme are not supported by scientific evidence. Both fluoride and aluminum have been extensively studied, and current research does not support a direct link to 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.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/diseases/alzheime.html Fluoride's Role: 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 Skeptics: https://skeptics.stackexchange.com/questions/23175/does-fluoride-cause-the-body-to-absorb-extra-aluminum
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