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Fluoride

Fluoride

Fluoride

Inorganic compound commonly used in dental care products to prevent tooth decay through enamel remineralization.

Mineral or nutrientUpdated Nov 27, 2023
Health score-4.0
-5Very bad5

Water guidelines

Legal limit
4 mg/L
Health guideline
0.7 mg/L

Food and supplement guidelines

Legal limit
Not specified
Health guideline
Not specified

Risks

Dental fluorosis with excessive ingestion, neurotoxicity concerns at high exposure, skeletal fluorosis in chronic high doses

Benefits

Prevents dental caries, strengthens tooth enamel

References

Waters containing Fluoride

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