A recent meta-analysis raises concerns about the potential risks of fluoride exposure for pregnant women and infants, suggesting it may be detrimental to their health. While fluoride has established benefits in preventing tooth decay, the research indicates systemic fluoride exposure could negatively affect bone strength, thyroid function, and cognitive development. Researchers advocate for caution, emphasizing that topical fluoride benefits do not necessitate widespread community fluoridation, and urge limiting fluoride intake from sources like toothpaste and certain teas.
Fluoride has long been used as a dental health tool as a means of preventing cavities and fighting tooth decay - but now a new meta-analysis suggests it could have "detrimental effects" on the health of pregnant women and infants.
Community-wide administration of systemic fluoride may pose an unfavorable risk-benefit ratio for the pregnant woman, fetus and infant," reads the meta-analysis.
Philippe Grandjean, a researcher on the study and professor of environmental medicine at the University of Southern Denmark, told Fox News Digital that "fluoride is toxic to early brain development."
The review noted that with growing access to fluoride over the years, fluoride's beneficial effect is predominantly topical, citing that there is no need for widespread community fluoridation.
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