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2025-01-29 15:23:01 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 62494D00764443106AFEF81DC9FE039F23D45C1AA4932736363055089414A9C5
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This claim is false. The pineal gland naturally develops calcium deposits (calcification) as part of the aging process. While fluoride can accumulate in the pineal gland, it does not cause the calcification - calcium does: https://www.nelsonavedental.com/single-post/does-fluoride-calcify-the-pineal-gland https://science.feedback.org/review/insufficient-evidence-to-support-kanye-west-claim-fluoride-in-toothpaste-harms-pineal-gland-joe-rogan-experience/ Causes of Pineal Calcification: https://www.webmd.com/sleep-disorders/what-to-know-about-calcification-of-the-pineal-gland https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23334-pineal-gland
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