by Dr. Joseph Mercola, Mercola:
Story at-a-glance
- A federal judge ruled that fluoride in drinking water poses unreasonable health risks, requiring EPA action. This decision was based on scientific evidence, including studies linking fluoride exposure to lower IQ in children
- Research shows prenatal fluoride exposure is associated with increased neurobehavioral problems in young children, including symptoms of autism spectrum disorder and executive dysfunction
- Studies indicate excess fluoride affects thyroid function, leading to larger thyroid glands, increased risk of nodules and disrupted hormone levels in children exposed to high fluoride concentrations
