Fluoridated water causes hypothyroidism, which can lead to depression, memory loss and more, new study says

A recent study published in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health found that water fluoridation may increase the risk for hypothyroidism – an underactive thyroid. It was one of the largest studies to examine the link between water fluoridation and hypothyroidism, drawing upon data gathered from several general medical practices throughout England.............

Research has shown that fluoride in water accounts for the majority of an individual’s exposure to the substance. Consequently, fluoridated communities are exposed to the substance significantly more than non-fluoridated communities. “It’s unlikely that other sources of fluoride exposure—from tea, swallowed toothpaste, a few types of foods—would be distributed amongst the population of England in a way that would bias the results in one direction or another,” said Chris Neurath, a senior scientist with the Fluoride Action Network.(1)

The results of this study shouldn’t be too surprising given that fluoride was actually used to treat hyperthyroidism, an overactive thyroid, in the 1950s. If fluoride can be used to treat hyperthyroidism, then it stands to reason that consuming too much fluoride can cause hypothyroidism.

The thyroid produces hormones that are essential to a child’s metabolism, growth and brain function. As reported by alternative media outlets, some studies have even shown that fluoride decreases the I.Q. of children who are exposed to excessive amounts of it.(1)

As the case against fluoride continues to grows, its benefits continue to diminish. For your thyroid’s sake, don’t swallow the fluoride myth.