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Posted on Dec 30, 2005, 8 p.m.
By Bill Freeman
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Fluoride is added to drinking water, toothpastes, and mouthwashes to prevent dental caries. ROLE IN ANTI-AGING: Fluoride is necessary for formation of strong bones and teeth and may protect against osteoporosis. DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS: None THERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT: No RDA has been established.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Fluoride is added to drinking water, toothpastes, and mouthwashes to prevent dental caries.
ROLE IN ANTI-AGING:
Fluoride is necessary for formation of strong bones and teeth and may protect against osteoporosis.
DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:
NoneTHERAPEUTIC DAILY AMOUNT:
No RDA has been established.
MAXIMUM SAFE LEVEL:
Do not take additional fluoride.
SIDE EFFECTS/CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Side effects are only evident in fluoride overdose.SOLUBILITY:
Fluoride salts are water soluble
