New evidence shows how fluoride is linked to serious health problems, and it has been hailed as a harmless chemical that may prevent tooth decay.
Fluoride was first promoted in the United States at the end of World War II. Proponents argue that fluoride in water and toothpaste helps protect teeth and prevent cavities. In the ensuing decades, fluoride was added to public water supplies across the country.
While the benefits of fluoride are considered undeniable, mounting evidence points to a dire prospect: Fluoride can have serious health effects, including infant mortality, birth defects and IQ.
Now, a new book by Christopher Bryson called The Fluoride Deception explores the background to the fluoride debate. According to Bryson, studies questioning the safety of fluoride were either suppressed or never conducted. He said fluoridation was not a victory for medicine, but for the US government.
