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Fluoride

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: None


THERAPEUTIC 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

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