Although a 2023 review from the US National Toxicology Program suggested a possible link between elevated fluoride levels (above 1.5 milligrams per litre) and reduced IQ in children, experts emphasise that these findings are inconclusive, with studies showing a high risk of bias.
The US Health and Human Services Department updated its recommendations in 2011, setting a level of 0.7 milligrams per litre due to increased fluoride exposure from sources like toothpaste. Addressing health concerns: Is fluoride safe?
Oliver Jones from RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia describes fluoride as ‘a natural substance’ and highlights its role in forming a mineral called fluorapatite, which makes enamel stronger against bacteria that cause decay.
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