No Fluo

Several studies have reported that fluoride induces changes in cerebral morphology and biochemistry that affect the neurological development of individuals, and also cognitive processes, like learning and memory. Once fluoride crosses the blood-brain barrier, the semipermeable membrane designed to keep foreign substances out of the brain, it causes degeneration in certain regions of the brain, specifically the hippocampus (memory, learning, emotional regulation, regulating the stress response), neocortex (sensory perception, conscious thought, language skills), and cerebellum (coordination and balance).

We can even blame fluoride for lack of clarity of thought. Consumption nearly doubles the risk of developing hypothyroidism, otherwise known as an underactive thyroid. Fluoride binds with iodine receptors in the thyroid, displacing iodine. Without adequate iodine available, the thyroid can’t synthesize thyroid hormones. Issues with the thyroid can be symptomatic of brain fog, memory loss, lack of focus, depression and anxiety.

Guess what? There’s more. The next achievement that Fluoride can lay claim to is stunting melatonin production in the pineal gland. It accumulates fluoride easily, which affects melatonin production, contributing to insomnia, depression, and accelerated brain aging.

Melatonin acts ‘publicly’ as a sleep hormone, but behind closed doors, it is responsible for a lot more. It can counteract the damage of serious brain disorders, including dementia and Alzheimer’s, and works at least as well as antidepressant medications and is particularly useful for seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Therefore avoidance of toothpaste and items that contain fluoride, particularly in children as they are more susceptible to the toxic effect, is key. This is even more important when the indirect impact of fluoride consumption is considered, in terms of how it can act as a catalyst of other damaging materials to perforate human defences. Alzheimer’s patients have higher than normal concentrations of neurotoxic aluminium in their brains. When aluminium comes into contact with fluoride, it hitches a ride into the brain as aluminium fluoride, bypassing the blood-brain barrier, the semipermeable membrane designed to keep foreign substances out of the brain.

Another example is if the water supply to your house contains lead piping, or is delivered by chrome-plated taps, as lead is another aggressive neurotoxin, then this is a recipe for a problem. Fluoridated water attaches to lead, and upon consumption, lead poisoning can manifest as memory loss, mood disorders, lowered IQ, and learning disabilities.