FLUORIDE

Recommended Daily Value (RDV)

• 4 mg

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Function

• Supports strong teeth and bones

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Deficiency Symptoms

• Dental cavities, 

•  Decreased bone density

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Top Foods (per 100g)

• Fluoridated water (1.2-1.5 mg),

• Tea (0.5-1.3 mg),

• Fish (0.1-0.4 mg)

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Toxicity to Humans

• High doses can cause dental and skeletal fluorosis

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Promoters

• Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake,

• Community water fluoridation

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Adversaries

• High doses of aluminum-containing antacids,

• Medications such as sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate.

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