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AMA #15: Fluoride Benefits/Risks & Vagus Nerve Stimulation — Whalespan

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AMA #15: Fluoride Benefits/Risks & Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Andrew Huberman29m · 2024-02-01

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✓Well SupportedFluoride in toothpaste changes hydroxyapatite to fluorapatite, creating a more densely packed dental crystalline structure that is more acid-resistant.✓Well SupportedRemoving fluoride from drinking water is a reasonable choice given the low cost of effective filters and potential health concerns.◐Partially SupportedNatural methods, such as building up hydroxyapatite bonds, can strengthen teeth and potentially reverse early-stage cavities.✕Not SupportedFluoride negatively impacts thyroid stimulating hormone and T3 levels, even at concentrations of 0.5 milligrams per liter.Partially Supported

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The degree to which fluoride harms an individual depends on the concentration consumed.

◐Partially SupportedOngoing lawsuits exist regarding fluoride in drinking water due to perceived harm or dental health benefits.

◐Partially SupportedThe CDC recommends a maximum of 0.7 mg/L of fluoride in drinking water for safety and oral health.

◐Partially SupportedBacteria accumulating in gum recesses due to aggressive brushing may be linked to cardiac, metabolic, and some neurologic diseases.

◐Partially SupportedFluoride has clear benefits for tooth strength and cavity prevention.

◐Partially SupportedPeople should determine the fluoride concentration in their tap water.

✕Not SupportedExcessive fluoride exposure can be dangerous and act as a poison, with potential negative impacts on thyroid and brain health, especially in children.

◐Partially SupportedFluoride has been hypothesized to be neurotoxic under certain conditions.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals neglecting oral hygiene and not using mouthwash are also damaging their oral health, albeit in different ways than those over-treating.

◐Partially SupportedDrug dosages are typically calculated as a function of body weight.

◐Partially SupportedConcerns about fluoride weakening teeth can be addressed through oral health practices, including fluoride-containing toothpaste and other methods that improve tooth mineralization and can help fill early cavities.

◐Partially SupportedFluoride is a poison at high concentrations, as evidenced by vomiting after swallowing fluoride paste treatment.

◐Partially SupportedFluoride is beneficial for oral health by influencing the demineralization and remineralization processes of teeth.

◐Partially SupportedDentists agree that fluoride chemically and mechanically creates stronger teeth.

◐Partially SupportedHigh levels of fluoride have been shown to disrupt thyroid metabolism and are hypothesized to be neurotoxic.

◐Partially SupportedAvoiding fluoride toothpaste and following dentist-recommended protocols may lead to good oral health.

◐Partially SupportedSome dentists acknowledge that natural remineralization of initial cavities is possible.

◐Partially SupportedThe addition of fluoride to drinking water, initiated in the 1950s, was a low-cost public health strategy to reduce cavities and tooth decay.

◐Partially SupportedEvidence for fluoride's neurotoxicity primarily comes from in vitro studies, though some in vivo evidence also exists.

◐Partially SupportedAndrew Huberman filters his drinking water to remove fluoride, unless boiling it for beverages like yerba mate.

◐Partially SupportedBrushing teeth too hard can cause gum recession, creating recesses where bacteria can accumulate.

◐Partially SupportedImproving oral microbiome, tooth strength, and reducing cavities can be achieved through zero-cost and cost-saving methods.

◐Partially SupportedSome individuals who aggressively pursue teeth whitening and fresh breath through various products may inadvertently damage their oral microbiome.

◐Partially SupportedOral health is a critical area of overall health.