Fluoride, a common element added to drinking water, oral care products AND pharmaceuticals like statin drugs, has been associated with various health risks, particularly affecting the heart and brain.
Research shows that fluoride can increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and sudden death by accumulating in coronary arteries, causing inflammation, and interfering with enzyme systems critical for heart health.
How Fluoride Affects the Heart
1. Deposition of Hydroxyapatite: Fluoride enhances the deposition of a substance called hydroxyapatite in the arteries, leading to coronary artery calcification and disease.
2. Enzyme Interference: Fluoride disrupts many enzyme systems, raising levels of key risk factors for heart disease. It causes oxidative stress and damages heart muscle, which can weaken the heart and impair its function.
3. Thyroid Inhibition: Fluoride inhibits thyroid function, which is essential for regulating heart activity. Poor thyroid function can lead to heart problems, including an increased risk of sudden death due to a ruptured aorta.
4. Diabetes: Fluoride can cause or worsen diabetes, which further increases the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Evidence of Fluoride’s Dangers
Studies have shown that fluoride accumulates in the body over a lifetime, including in the heart and arteries. This buildup can cause microcalcifications, small calcium deposits that lead to arterial stiffness and heart disease.
– Increased Mortality Rates: In cities like Grand Rapids, MI, and Newburgh, NY, the introduction of water fluoridation was followed by a significant increase in cardiovascular deaths. In Grand Rapids, heart disease deaths rose from 585 to 1,059 per year after fluoridation began.
– Hypertension: Fluoridation is known to increase systolic blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart disease. A 2021 study found high fluoride intake doubled the risk of high blood pressure. Countries with fluoridated water, like the Republic of Ireland, have higher rates of heart disease mortality compared to non-fluoridated regions.
– Australian Studies: In Townsville, Australia, where water is fluoridated, there are higher rates of hospital admissions for heart failure and increased death rates due to heart disease compared to non-fluoridated regions.
How to Avoid Fluoride
- Avoid fluoridated water. Choose a filter system, well water without added fluoride and bottled water in glass.
- Use natural toothpaste that is fluoride free
Avoid pharmaceuticals, certainly those with fluoride, including THIS statin alternative.
