Harvard Study Finds Fluoride Lowers IQ

[thekingsmen]

It depends on who the video is from.

If the youtube video is made by an expert in the field, a person that was awarded his title, has credibility in his/her field and has material outside of that video, I might be inclined to trust him/her.


The problem is that you trust any amateur with video editing software that pushes your agenda.

I'm sorry I didn't know acri1 was an expert in the field of medicine.

 

[thekingsmen]

I didn't say the study wasn't legit or that the NYS Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation was the source for the study, so we don't disagree there. But the NYS Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation was the organization that decided to take the study, add an alarmist/misleading headline, and submit the story to Reuters knowing people would misinterpret it in a way that would suit their purposes.

Sorry Acri1 you took your debating issue without looking where it came from and used it as a "Conspiracy Theory". You misinterpret what the article is by by-passing the info and going into deep end about Tin-Foil Hat theories.

 

[Serious]

leyet, you aint built for a logical discussion, take your ball and go back home

 

[OsO]

I didn't say the study wasn't legit or that the NYS Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation was the source for the study, so we don't disagree there. But the NYS Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation was the organization that decided to take the study, add an alarmist/misleading headline, and submit the story to Reuters knowing people would misinterpret it in a way that would suit their purposes.

my guy, this part alone:

Harvard University researchers' review of fluoride/brain studies concludes "our results support the possibility of adverse effects of fluoride exposures on children's neurodevelopment." It was published online July 20 in Environmental Health Perspectives, a US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' journal (1),

Further, the EPA says fluoride is a chemical "with substantial evidence of developmental neurotoxicity."

is a level-10 without twisting any words around. you do realize this shyt is already in water supply right? of course you do. you also know we've been exposed to this shyt for decades right? of course you do.

so when you read this:

Harvard University researchers' review of fluoride/brain studies concludes "our results support the possibility of adverse effects of fluoride exposures on children's neurodevelopment." It was published online July 20 in Environmental Health Perspectives, a US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' journal (1),

Further, the EPA says fluoride is a chemical "with substantial evidence of developmental neurotoxicity."

you dont see the problem with this?!

am i living in the twilight zone?!?!?

The point is, the study applies to a population whose water supply is contaminated with MUCH larger concentrations of fluoride than are allowed in countries where there is intentional water fluoridation. It's a completely different situation and not at all comparible to the water fluoridation in the US or other countries where it's allowed. Apples and oranges.

what are you basing that on? in the article it said the studies were based on "high fluoride levels" thats it. but i find it interesting that you chose to highlight that minute point and skip over just about everything that is important. here, follow the bold:

NEW YORK, July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Harvard University researchers' review of fluoride/brain studies concludes "our results support the possibility of adverse effects of fluoride exposures on children's neurodevelopment." It was published online July 20 in Environmental Health Perspectives, a US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences' journal (1), reports the NYS Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc. (NYSCOF)

"The children in high fluoride areas had significantly lower IQ than those who lived in low fluoride areas," write Choi et al.

Further, the EPA says fluoride is a chemical "with substantial evidence of developmental neurotoxicity."

Fluoride (fluosilicic acid) is added to US water supplies at approximately 1 part per million attempting to reduce tooth decay.

Water was the only fluoride source in the studies reviewed and was based on high water fluoride levels. However, they point out research by Ding (2011) suggested that low water fluoride levels had significant negative associations with children's intelligence.

Choi et al. write, "Although fluoride may cause neurotoxicity in animal models and acute fluoride poisoning causes neurotoxicity in adults, very little is known of its effects on children's neurodevelopment. They recommend more brain/fluoride research on children and at individual-level doses.

"It's senseless to keep subjecting our children to this ongoing fluoridation experiment to satisfy the political agenda of special-interest groups," says attorney Paul Beeber, NYSCOF President. "Even if fluoridation reduced cavities, is tooth health more important than brain health? It's time to put politics aside and stop artificial fluoridation everywhere," says Beeber.

After reviewing fluoride toxicological data, the NRC reported in 2006, "It's apparent that fluorides have the ability to interfere with the functions of the brain."

Choi's team writes, "Fluoride readily crosses the placenta. Fluoride exposure to the developing brain, which is much more susceptible to injury caused by toxicants than is the mature brain, may possibly lead to damage of a permanent nature."

Fluoride accumulates in the body. Even low doses are harmful to babies, the thyroid, kidney patients and heavy water-drinkers. There are even doubts about fluoridation's effectiveness (2). New York City Legislation is pending to stop fluoridation. Many communities have already stopped.

Infant formula when mixed with fluoridated water delivers 100-200 times more fluoride than breastmilk. (3)

cmon bro stop the madness

 

[Serious]

this won't end well.....