Fluoridation in Water (Part 1)

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Today we answer questions from our webinar audience about thyroid health. This episode features audio from The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast. 

Nourish your thyroid and support your health. This episode features audio from: The Best Diet for Optimal Thyroid Function (webinar recording) Visit the video page for all sources and doctor’s notes related to this podcast. 

The decades-long practice of adding fluoride to drinking water is under fire. On this week’s Paging Dr. Gupta, we're sinking our teeth into the latest science, and what that means for you or your family’s dental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a ... Show More

Is it just us, or does it seem like every other week there’s a new headline about some state or town banning water fluoridation? As it turns out, this has been going on for decades, basically since fluoride was first introduced. Why are some people opposed to fluoride? Is there a ... Show More

<p>Fluoride is a common additive in toothpaste and the water supply of some countries. It's purportedly good for dental health, but some evidence suggests that it's actually harmful. Discover the dark side of fluoride in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.</p><p> </p> Learn more ... Show More

In last week’s episode, we traced the history of fluoridation (and the anti-fluoridation movement) to its roots in the early 20th century, but we left you wondering whether there’s anything to back up the health claims that anti-fluoridationists make. Today, we get deep into the ... Show More

<p><strong>#060</strong></p> <p>Chances are you've heard the word &quot;fluoride&quot; said in reference to your teeth. At the dentists office, on your bottle of mouthwash, maybe you've heard it's in tap water? But what is it, what's so special about it, and how does it help our ... Show More

Nearly three out of four U.S. communities add fluoride to their water. Officially, the compound strengthens teeth and helps prevent cavities—but recent studies have suggested it might increase cancer risks and lower IQ. Is fluoridated water a medical marvel, or a poison? And why ... Show More

A simple question about your filtered water leads to some surprising truths about fluoride. Then: what to eat to keep your brain sharp—Dr. Sanjay Gupta shares the best foods for your memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

The battle over whether we should be putting fluoride in our water has reached fever pitch. We’ve got U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and anti-fluoride activists saying it’s a neurotoxin that’s lowering our IQs. But supporters say that fluoride is a safe and effective ... Show More

HHS Secretary Kennedy wants to ban the use of fluoride in public water supplies. What are the arguments for and against this practice?References:CDC: Community Water FluoridationWater fluoridation for the prevention of dental cariesDevelopmental fluoride neurotoxicity: a systemat ... Show More