Tuesday, February 24, 2015

Another Settled Science Debunked?

Fluoride in drinking water may trigger depression and weight gain, warn scientists


Fluoride could be causing depression and weight gain and councils should stop adding it to drinking water to prevent tooth decay, scientists have warned.

A study of 98 per cent of GP practices in England found that high rates of underactive thyroid were 30 per cent more likely in areas of the greatest fluoridation.

It could mean that up to 15,000 people are suffering needlessly from thyroid problems which can cause depression, weight gain, fatigue and aching muscles.

Last year Public Health England released a report saying fluoride was a ‘safe and effective’ way of improving dental health.

But new research from the University of Kent suggests that there is a spike in the number of cases of underactive thyroid in high fluoride areas such as the West Midlands and the North East of England.

Lead author Professor Stephen Peckham, Centre for Health Service Studies, said: “I think it is concerning for people living in those areas.

“The difference between the West Midlands, which fluoridates, and Manchester, which doesn’t was particularly striking. There were nearly double the number of cases in Manchester.

“Underactive thyroid is a particularly nasty thing to have and it can lead to other long term health problems. I do think councils need to think again about putting fluoride in the water. There are far safer ways to improve dental health.”
Or maybe these folks are "flouride deniers" or "anti-science" scientists...

1 comment:

Robert Coble said...

Then:

"The Science is settled. Fluoride aids in the reduction of tooth decay. There are NO KNOWN bad side effects."

Now:

"The Science is settled. Fluoride aids in the reduction of tooth decay. There are KNOWN bad side effects."

Common! There's only two little letters difference between the two "Scientific" statements. What difference at this point does it make?!?

Another sterling example (among other things, such as the contingent nature of ALL "Science") of the axiom that There Ain't No Such Thing As A Free Lunch.

Hmmmm. . . I wonder what "Science" will discover about forced vaccinations at some point in the future. . .