A growing anti-fluoride movement in the United States is drawing concern from health professionals, with Utah becoming the first state to ban fluoride from public drinking water, swiftly followed by Florida. The shift stems from pressure by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Donald Trump's health secretary, who advocated for the removal of fluoride from municipal systems, citing potential risks outlined in his Maha report.
Kennedy pointed to studies suggesting high levels of fluoride could have neurotoxic effects, though experts note these outcomes only occur at dangerously high doses. The benefits of fluoride, especially in preventing cavities in children, are being overshadowed in the debate. Now, a newly published study reveals just how damaging a national fluoride ban could be.
