Robert F. Kennedy., Jr. proposing fluoride removal and Donald Trump says it sounds okay to him

Donald Trump said Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s proposal to remove fluoride from the U.S. water systems “sounds okay” to him https://t.co/pkLoxfkBqX

— NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) November 4, 2024

COGwriter

CNN reported the following:

RFK Jr. says fluoride is ‘an industrial waste’ linked to cancer, diseases and disorders. Here’s what the science says

November 4, 2024

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waded into another scientific debate on Saturday by saying Donald Trump’s administration would advise that fluoride be removed from the country’s water supplies if the former president wins Tuesday’s presidential election.

“On January 20, the Trump White House will advise all U.S. water systems to remove fluoride from public water. Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease,” Kennedy, a former independent presidential candidate, wrote in a social media post. …

At a campaign rally in New York last week, Trump said he would let Kennedy “go wild on health,” “go wild on the food” and “go wild on medicines.” At a rally in Michigan on Friday, Trump said Kennedy would “have a big role in health care” and has “some views that I happen to agree with very strongly.”

Here’s what health experts are weighing as the public health practice of adding fluoride to America’s water supply comes under increased scrutiny. …

A federal judge in September ordered the US Environmental Protection Agency to take additional measures to regulate fluoride in drinking water because of a possible risk that higher levels of the mineral could affect children’s intellectual development. …

And experts agree that despite the politicization of the issue, more research is needed to understand the effect on fluoride – not just on young children, but for the general population as well.

Dr. Ashley Malin, assistant professor in the Department of Epidemiology in the University of Florida’s College of Public Health and Health Professions, told CNN in an email that “protecting vulnerable populations from environmental toxicants is a nonpartisan matter that should remain informed by the current state of the science.”

“I think that health effects of fluoride on young children, particularly in the realm of neurodevelopment have been sufficiently studied such that it has now been identified that a hazard to child IQ is present. However, I would argue that more research is needed to better understand impacts of chronic low level fluoride exposure on adult health outcomes because that research is scarce,” Malin said. …

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends community water fluoridation as a cost-effective way to improve Americans’ oral health.

Exposure to fluoride above the public health recommended amount over many years can result in skeletal fluorosis, a condition that is rare in the US and that causes weaker bones and joint pain. Too much fluoride can also lead to dental fluorosis, which is cosmetic and can lead to the outer enamel layer of the tooth to have white specks or lines. …

The mineral can help prevent tooth decay by strengthening the protective outer layer of enamel that can be worn away by acids formed by bacteria, plaque and sugars in the mouth. Adding fluoride to public water systems first started in the United States in 1945. …

Recent reports suggest the benefits of adding fluoride to water supplies may not be as significant as they once were, https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/03/health/rfk-jr-fluoride-science/index.html

Here is a report from the UK:

4 November 2024

Donald Trump would push to remove fluoride from drinking water on his first day in office if elected, former independent candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr declared on Saturday.

Kennedy, a prominent proponent of debunked public health claims whom Trump has promised will “take care of health” in his administration, made the declaration on X, claiming that fluoride was “an industrial waste” linked to a variety of health conditions. …

As with any chemical compound, ingestion of fluoride at high levels can have adverse effects, such as skeletal fluorosis, a condition in which fluoride is incorporated into the bones, and dental fluorosis. These only occur with chronic exposure to fluoride at far higher levels than the safe drinking limits.

“Everything is a poison at high enough levels – even water,” Jones said.

In August, the US’s National Toxicology Program released a review suggesting a link between fluoride exposure above 1.5mg of fluoride per litre of water and lower IQ in children. …

Germany stopped fluoridating its water in the 1970s and never reintroduced it, but since 1991 has sold salt with added fluoride. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/04/fluoride-explainer-what-is-us-election-donald-trump-robert-f-kennedy-jr#:~:text=Fluoride%20is%20a%20mineral%20found,strengthens%20teeth%20and%20prevents%20cavities.

Medical News Today has the following about fluoride:

Thyroid problems

In some cases, excess fluoride can damage the parathyroid gland. This can result in hyperparathyroidism, which involves uncontrolled secretion of parathyroid hormones.

This can result in a depletion of calcium in bone structures and higher-than-normal concentrations of calcium in the blood.

Lower calcium concentrations in bones make them more susceptible to fractures.

Neurological problems

In 2017, a report was published suggesting that exposure to fluoride before birth could lead toTrusted Source poorer cognitive outcomes in the future.

The researchers measured fluoride levels in 299 women during pregnancy and in their children between the ages of 6 and 12 years. They tested cognitive ability at the ages of 4 years and between 6 and 12 years. Higher levels of fluoride were associated with lower scores on IQ tests.

In 2014, fluoride was documented as a neurotoxin that could be hazardousTrusted Source to child development, along with 10 other industrial chemicals, including lead, arsenic, toluene, and methylmercury.

Other health problems

According to the International Association of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT), an organization that campaigns against the use of added fluoride, it may also contribute to the following health problems:

acne and other skin problems

cardiovascular problems, including arteriosclerosis and arterial calcification, high blood pressure, myocardial damage, cardiac insufficiency, and heart failure

reproductive issues, such as lower fertility and early puberty in girls

thyroid dysfunction

conditions affecting the joints and bones, such as osteoarthritis, bone cancer, and temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)

neurological problems, possibly leading to ADHD

One review describes fluorideTrusted Source as an “extreme electron scavenger” with an “insatiable appetite for calcium.” The researchers call for the balance of risks and benefits to be reconsidered.

Fluoride poisoning

Acute, high-level exposure to fluoride can lead to:

abdominal pain

excessive saliva

nausea and vomiting

seizures and muscle spasms

https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/154164 viewed 11/04/24

While fluoride is a necessary mineral and safe in small quantities, it can function as a neurotoxin.

Natural health advocates have warned about the dangers of dumping fluoride waste into the water supply.

Decades ago, I had a neighbor who was a dentist who argued with me that my children needed fluoride toothpaste for their dental health. And while that might help some, I told him that this was not needed for my children. He strongly disagreed. He is now dead, so the fact that my nearly forty year old son never had any cavities would not impress him. Let me add it was not because of avoiding added fluoride that our oldest son has no cavities, dental hygiene as well as dietary choices, including the consumption of goat’s milk look to have been the reasons.

Now, in a book I first wrote in the year 2000, Combining Old And New: Naturopathy For The 21st Century, I blasted the mainstream scientists who asserted it was a sign of a quack to oppose fluoridation of the water supply and suggest that “fluoridation is dangerous.” Well, in my book I cited scientific research that debunked the myth that there was only benefits and no harm from fluoride to humans.

Now, decades later, more scientists are recognizing that, though many still advocate for it.

Consuming a good diet, which includes some foods that naturally contain fluoride, is the better way to go.

Fluoridating water is simply not something that tends to benefit adults and there seem to be various risks to them as well as children.

If governments were following the principle of ‘first do no harm,’ they would have stopped dumping fluoride into the water supply in the first place and advocated other approaches to reducing dental caries (cavities).

Related to health in general, without directly discussing fluoride, the Continuing Church of God put out the following sermon on its ContinuingCOG channel:

1:20:07

Let’s Talk About Health

While the Bible focuses on the spiritual, it also has information on the physical. Does God want Christians to be in good health? What about the use of medications? What about supporting the immune system? Should Christians smoke or use marijuana? What about alcohol? Are there any risks from electromagnetic fields (EMF) or radiofrequency (RF) radiation? What about cellular telephones and 5G? Are Christians supposed to exercise? Can exercise improve brain function and reduce the risk of cognitive decline? Are we to avoid laziness and minimize junk foods? Does the Bible condemn obesity and gluttony? What can help with weight loss? Can you eat too much honey according to scripture? Are there health benefits to fasting? Should we rest on the Sabbath, honor our parents, avoid sexual immorality, and keep God’s commandments? What about prayer and health? Dr. Thiel discusses these matters and concludes by summarizing 26 matters for Christian health.