An historic federal court ruling has found that fluoride levels in U.S. drinking water causes severe cognitive impairment to humans.
The ruling, issued by the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, represents the first step in ending the fluoridation of water supplies in America.
The Fluoride Action Network has long argued that fluoride is toxic to public health, but the chemical has been added to water supplies by local authorities despite the health risks.
Naturalnews.com reports: The court’s decision is based on a review of scientific evidence, including a study by the U.S. Government’s National Toxicology Program, which identified a clear link between fluoride exposure and neurodevelopmental harm. Specifically, for every 0.28 mg/L increase in fluoride levels in a pregnant mother’s urine, the child’s IQ was found to decrease by one point. The study also suggests that, even at levels lower than 1.5 mg/L, fluoride exposure can have a negative impact on cognitive development.
This court decision contradicts decades of dental associations and governments promoting fluoridated water as safe and beneficial. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has even named community water fluoridation as one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 20th century. However, the new ruling suggests that these claims were always exaggerated and unfounded.
Ending the chronic disease epidemic starts with water purity
Health professionals, researchers and advocacy groups have been raising concerns about the safety of fluoride for years. They argue that fluoride is not only found in drinking water but also in processed foods, dental products and other daily sources. Some companies actually sell water for babies that contains added fluoride. This means that the total exposure to fluoride for many people is much higher than what is considered safe.
The International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) is one of several organizations pressing for widespread changes to water fluoridation practices across the country. “It’s time for the EPA, CDC and other health authorities to stop ignoring the science and start protecting the health of future generations,” said IAOMT President Yuko Torigoe, DMD. “We need transparent regulations based on the latest research, not outdated practices that put our children at risk.” The Academy urges local, state and federal officials to immediately halt fluoridation programs and implement public health policies that align with the latest scientific evidence, including a ban on water fluoridation.
This court ruling could lead to increased scrutiny of municipal water supplies and a re-evaluation of the benefits and risks of fluoridated water. The court’s ruling is expected to have a significant impact on the debate over water fluoridation for years to come, and sets a new precedent for the removal of fluoride from water sources entirely. Ending the chronic disease epidemic in America starts with ensuring that the water is pure and does not include additives that damage the brains of future generations.
