In the January 2008 issue of Scientific American, editors write: “Some recent studies suggest that over-consumption of fluoride can raise the risks of disorders affecting teeth, bones, the brain and the thyroid gland.”

Paul Beeber, president of the New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, points out, “Fluoride, the most consumed drug in the USA, is deliberately added to 2/3 of public water supplies theoretically to reduce tooth decay, but with no scientifically-valid evidence proving safety or effectiveness.”

Researchers have found the fluoride alters endocrine function, especially in the thyroid; causes dental fluorosis (discolaration of teeth and decay of enamel) in young children; may lower IQ; and may increase the risk of bone fractures.

Paul Connett, PhD, adds that fluoride makes bones brittle and prone to fracture; accumulates in the pineal gland, possibly lowering the production of melatonin; increases the uptake of aluminum in your brain at 1 ppm in drinking water; and lowers fertility rates in counties with 3 ppm more of fluoride in their water.

On top of that, World Health Organization data shows that fluoridated water does not decrease the prevalence of tooth decay!