Has a New Study Officially Declared That Fluoride Is a Neurotoxin?
No, a new study did not officially declare that fluoride is a neurotoxin. The study in question, published in The Lancet Neurology in 2020, studied the effects of fluoride exposure on children’s intelligence. The study found a correlation between higher exposures of fluoride and lower intelligence quotient (IQ) scores, but the researchers did not definitively conclude that fluoride was the cause of the lower IQ scores. The authors of the study acknowledge that there are other factors, such as poverty, nutrition, and education, that could also contribute to lower IQ scores.
Additionally, the authors note that more research is needed to determine whether fluoride is indeed a neurotoxin. The study also did not consider the potential benefits of fluoride, such as its role in preventing tooth decay. The World Health Organization (WHO) has not declared fluoride to be a neurotoxin, and it still considers it to be safe and effective for use in public water supplies. The American Dental Association (ADA) has also not changed its stance on fluoridation of public water supplies, stating that it is an effective way to reduce dental caries in both children and adults.
