Concerns over fluoride levels in drinking water
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For decades, fluoridated water has been promoted to prevent tooth decay, but a recent report from the National Institutes of Health’s National Toxicology Program has raised concerns about its safety. The report highlights potential risks of high fluoride exposure, particularly its impact on children's cognitive development. The researchers call for a reassessment of current fluoride standards in drinking water, which may exceed the World Health Organization's recommended limit of 1.5 milligrams per liter in some areas. Addressing total fluoride consumption, not just from drinking water, the report advocates for revised standards that reduce risks while maintaining public health benefits.
Source
National Toxicology Program (NTP). 2024. NTP monograph on the state of the science concerning fluoride exposure and neurodevelopment and cognition: a systematic review. Research Triangle Park, NC: National Toxicology Program. NTP Monograph 08.
Additional Reading
https://www.verywellhealth.com/fluoride-lower-iq-children-report-8708414
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2024/08/23/fluoride-lower-iq-children/74919183007/