Fluoride Deficiency

Fluoride deficiency is a disorder that can cause tooth decay and lead to osteoporosis

Fluoride deficiency can be caused by lack of fluoride intake

A person who has fluoride deficiency may have weak or badly formed teeth / increase in tooth cavities, brittle or weak bones, and elderly patients may have an increase in fractured hips

Anyone can be at risk for of fluoride deficiency

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJm_HCPe61Q

Excess fluorine which can cause:

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• abnormal (soapy or salty) taste
• unusual increase in saliva or drooling
• rashes
• weakness

May lower risk of osteoporosis in menopausal women

Strengthens bones and helps prevent bone fractures

About 95% is found in teeth and bones as calcium fluoride or CaF2

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• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJm_HCPe61Q
• http://www.foodpyramid.com/dietary-minerals/fluoride/
• http://www.healthsupplementsnutritionalguide.com/Fluoride.html
• https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/nutritional-disorders/mineral-def...
• https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002420.htm