Pulling the Plug on Prescription Fluoride Meds for Kids
Government of United States to Discontinue Sales of Children's Fluoride Medications - United States Administration to Discontinue Fluoride Medications for Children Distribution
Hey there! Guess what? The FDA is taking a swipe at prescription fluoride meds for kiddos! In a shocking decision, these meds that little ones suck down with their milk or formula are heading for the exits. The Department of Health has kicked off the process, aiming to yank these pills off the market.
Now, unlike fluoride toothpastes and mouthwashes, these prescriptions end up in baby tummies and toddler tummies, not just on innocent baby teeth. Ouch! Here's the wild thing: these pills were never even given the green light by the FDA! That's right, they just sort of showed up.
Health Minister Robert Kennedy Jr. ain't mad. He's been in your corner, bruh, gunning against fluoride in food and products. And to prove it, he already promised during his campaign that he wouldn't mess with fluoride in tap water. That's been a thing since 1945, can you believe it? U.S. health honchos hailed it as one of the top public health achievements of the 20th century because it curbed cavities.
But folks are getting nervous about fluoride overload in kids causing brain damage. Scary, right?
Seems like over 200 million U.S. citizens are currently guzzling the fluoride-spiked H2O—that's about two-thirds of the population!
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Now, here's a heads up: excessive fluoride intake can mess with a kid's noggin, according to recent studies. A lower IQ, dental issues, skeletal issues—it's all on the table. And the FDA's concerned that these prescription meds interfere with healthy gut bacteria, which are crucial for digestion, immunity, and other bodily functions—not sweet!
Oh, and the FDA's not messing around—they're giving these meds the old heave-ho due to potential health risks and the need for more research on fluoride exposure. Here's hoping they put their money where their mouth is, and finally put fluoride where it belongs—out of our water supply!
[1] FDA plans to phase out fluoride supplements due to potential health risks. [2] Higher levels of fluoride exposure may be associated with lower IQ in children, NTP report suggests.
- The FDA's decision to phase out fluoride supplements for children is based on concerns about potential health risks, especially the interference with healthy gut bacteria and the association between higher levels of fluoride exposure and lower IQ in children as suggested by the NTP report.
- In light of the potential health risks associated with fluoride exposure, particularly in children, and the need for more research on this topic, the FDA is taking strong action to remove fluoride supplements from the market, aiming to protect the overall health-and-wellness and mental-health of kiddos.
