Sodium fluoride not healthy

I've silently watched the recent debate over fluoridation of the region's water supply. But, until the publication of Dr. Ainslie's recent letter (Reader Mail, Nov. 9), chose to stay silent.
As an independent health researcher for the past 11 years, I've learned that true and accurate facts are hard to obtain. Various branches of medical science vie for research funding and money is forthcoming only when profit can be made.
Health Canada offers no independent research to substantiate the safety of products being introduced to consumers. Instead, companies seeking approval from Health Canada submit their own research for products they want to market, making the approval process less than credible.
Fluoride is indeed a naturally occurring trace mineral that is essential to the human body. But, fluoride isn't added to toothpaste and drinking water. Sodium fluoride is an industrial by-product. It is this man-made chemical that is added to toothpaste and drinking water.
Comparing fluoride and sodium fluoride is about as accurate as saying oxygen and carbon dioxide are the same thing. True, they both contain oxygen, but when a molecule is added, one becomes toxic to the human body.
Sodium fluoride is not healthy for human consumption. Among other health risks, it suppresses the immune system for 12 hours following ingestion. Further, it has been proven to cause pitting and erosion in tooth enamel.
That's good news for doctors and dentists, but not for the general population. I strongly recommend against water fluoridation.

Lori D'Ascenzo

Healthy Lifestyle Directory

Niagara Falls