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flouride and hypothyroid
I don't know how I came across this, but found it interesting, In the l930's flouride was given to patients that had hyperthyroid, this brought down the thyroid. But I guess eventually it destroyed the thyroid in some cases. Its interesting the amount of people along with children have hypothyroid or non functioning thyroids. If interested in this subject just type in flouride and thyroid. Can't believe it, lets see we have flouride in our toothpaste(which I don't anymore I use Neem now)and its put in the water system. Check it out.
COMMUNITY LEADER
Fluoride is a mineral and does occur naturally; you'd have to have some understanding of the way water passes through soil, rock, etc to get to an aquifer from which you could draw water.
I'd suggest that you contact your county health department to find out if your area has naturally high fluoride levels. Some county health departments will test your water for free; others may charge a nominal fee or point you to an independent lab that will test, but it will cost (not a lot).
I'd suggest that you contact your county health department to find out if your area has naturally high fluoride levels. Some county health departments will test your water for free; others may charge a nominal fee or point you to an independent lab that will test, but it will cost (not a lot).
we have a well, didn't know there could be natural flouride in it, well it must not be too much, I've been hyperthyroid for 28 years, but then again, maybe it kept it in check, that's why the hyperthyroid didn't bother me too much. Then again I do have I guess you would call pits in my teeth, up by the gum line, looks like little craters, this is all very interesting, what a great site to be on. Lots of heads and lots of answeres to lots of thoughts
COMMUNITY LEADER
Fluoride is measured in drinking water as mg/L or PPM (parts per million). EPA maximum contaminant level (MCL) is 4.0 mg/L or 4.0 PPM. This is the maximum level that can safely be in drinking water.
EPA also has a secondary standard MCL (SMCL) of 2.0 mg/L or 2.0 PPM; this is not enforceable, but levels higher than this can cause cosmetic (skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic (taste, odor or color). While the SMCL is not enforceable by EPA, States can choose to adopt it as their MCL.
If in doubt whether or not your water purveyor adds fluoride to the water, you should call them. They are also required to notify all consumers when levels exceed the MCL. You should also receive a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually, which states any contaminants that may have been out of compliance at any time during the previous year.
Of course, this only applies to municipal water purveyors. Private well owners should check with their local health department to determine whether your area is noted for high natural fluoride content and if so, have your water tested by a licensed water testing laboratory.
EPA also has a secondary standard MCL (SMCL) of 2.0 mg/L or 2.0 PPM; this is not enforceable, but levels higher than this can cause cosmetic (skin or tooth discoloration) or aesthetic (taste, odor or color). While the SMCL is not enforceable by EPA, States can choose to adopt it as their MCL.
If in doubt whether or not your water purveyor adds fluoride to the water, you should call them. They are also required to notify all consumers when levels exceed the MCL. You should also receive a Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) annually, which states any contaminants that may have been out of compliance at any time during the previous year.
Of course, this only applies to municipal water purveyors. Private well owners should check with their local health department to determine whether your area is noted for high natural fluoride content and if so, have your water tested by a licensed water testing laboratory.
flourosis is a condition of bones and teeth caused by too much fluoride in drinking water. It's a real problem in parts of the developing world where well water contains too much fluoride, it results in mottled teeth and brittle bones.
What I've read they used to treat graves disease with perchlorate. The perchlorate ion interferes with iodine uptake in the thyroid. I'm assuming that would also be the reason for treating thyroid patients with fluoride. Since untreated graves disease is fatal, I can't blame doctors of a hundred years ago from using any drug that worked
Paper I read says that fluoride is present in almost all sources of fresh water. I think the average is about 0.5mg/dl. Fluoridation bumps that up to 1mg/dl. That tends to make me dubious that small amounts of fluoride are harmful.
What I've read they used to treat graves disease with perchlorate. The perchlorate ion interferes with iodine uptake in the thyroid. I'm assuming that would also be the reason for treating thyroid patients with fluoride. Since untreated graves disease is fatal, I can't blame doctors of a hundred years ago from using any drug that worked
Paper I read says that fluoride is present in almost all sources of fresh water. I think the average is about 0.5mg/dl. Fluoridation bumps that up to 1mg/dl. That tends to make me dubious that small amounts of fluoride are harmful.
What symptoms do you have that you think might relate to having a thyroid problem? Have you been tested? If so, please post results and their reference ranges shown on the lab report.
How would a person know if they got a thyroid problem. Find it difficult to get diagnosed with my symthoms
Consuming too much fluoride while the teeth are being formed can lead to dental fluorosis (changes in the enamel surface). I have white spots on certain teeth and some teeth are pitted. You can check out the images online as there are some really nasty fluorosis cases! I was given a fluoride tablet daily from age 5 to 12 (maybe 13). My mother's dentist recommended it i believe.
Fluoride is found in seafoods, mussels and other shellfish as sea water has a naturally higher concentration of fluoride. Fish that are eaten with bones, such as canned sardines and canned salmon, are higher in fluoride than most other foods.
Fluoride is found in seafoods, mussels and other shellfish as sea water has a naturally higher concentration of fluoride. Fish that are eaten with bones, such as canned sardines and canned salmon, are higher in fluoride than most other foods.
COMMUNITY LEADER
"I can't believe they give flouride (sic) pills to kids knowing what it could do to there very important gland, a gland that runs the whole body pretty much." They didn't know, at the time, that excess fluoride could be toxic.
It's important to note that the fluoride in some of the items listed above actually comes from the water used for processing. Having been in the water treatment business for over 20 years, I can assure you that in the United States, there are stringent rules regarding the use of fluoride in drinking water and amounts must not exceed certain levels. Municipal systems that add fluoride to their water have specific testing requirements to insure that proper levels are maintained.
It's important to note that the fluoride in some of the items listed above actually comes from the water used for processing. Having been in the water treatment business for over 20 years, I can assure you that in the United States, there are stringent rules regarding the use of fluoride in drinking water and amounts must not exceed certain levels. Municipal systems that add fluoride to their water have specific testing requirements to insure that proper levels are maintained.
goodnight, no wonder there is so many people with thyroid problems, I just can't believe it. What is flourosis? that was from taking flouride pills? I can't believe they give flouride pills to kids knowing what it could do to there very important gland, a gland that runs the whole body pretty much. Well Thanks for the list, Do you know if they have to put flouride as an ingredient on canned fish, or can they just leave that out. We use can fish alot. thanks again
I have permanent fluorosis from taking fluoride tablets when i was younger.
Thankfully it's only mild. I have read 2 to 10 mg/day of fluoride a day was once used to reduce thyroid activity in hyperthyroid patients. And a bit of trivia: more people drink fluoridated water in the US than the rest of the world combined!
Sources of fluoride include:
* Fluoridated drinking water
* Fluoridated toothpaste, gels, mouthwashes etc.
* Dental fluoridation treatments
* Processed beverages and foods (US studies have shown that sodas, juices, sports drinks, beers, and many other processed foods, including infant foods, now have elevated fluoride levels)
* Fluoride pesticide use (particularly grape products, dried fruit, dried beans, cocoa powder, and walnuts have high levels of fluoride)
* Mechanically de-boned chicken
* Fish and seafood (particularly canned fish and shell fish)
* Foods cooked in Teflon non stick pans
* Tea (certain decaffeinated teas, iced teas, and instant teas)
* Cigarettes
* Fluoridated salt
* Fluoride-vitamin preparations
* Workplace exposure (air contaminant in industrial workplaces)
* Many prescription drugs - anesthetics (general), anti-fungal antibiotics, appetite suppressants, antacids, antihistamines, arthritis (rheumatoid), anti-anxiety, antilipemics (cholesterol lowering), psychotropic (antipsychotics), antibiotics (Fluoroquinolones), anti-malarial, steroids/anti-inflammatory agents, antidepressants, antimetabolites (chemotherapy)
Thankfully it's only mild. I have read 2 to 10 mg/day of fluoride a day was once used to reduce thyroid activity in hyperthyroid patients. And a bit of trivia: more people drink fluoridated water in the US than the rest of the world combined!
Sources of fluoride include:
* Fluoridated drinking water
* Fluoridated toothpaste, gels, mouthwashes etc.
* Dental fluoridation treatments
* Processed beverages and foods (US studies have shown that sodas, juices, sports drinks, beers, and many other processed foods, including infant foods, now have elevated fluoride levels)
* Fluoride pesticide use (particularly grape products, dried fruit, dried beans, cocoa powder, and walnuts have high levels of fluoride)
* Mechanically de-boned chicken
* Fish and seafood (particularly canned fish and shell fish)
* Foods cooked in Teflon non stick pans
* Tea (certain decaffeinated teas, iced teas, and instant teas)
* Cigarettes
* Fluoridated salt
* Fluoride-vitamin preparations
* Workplace exposure (air contaminant in industrial workplaces)
* Many prescription drugs - anesthetics (general), anti-fungal antibiotics, appetite suppressants, antacids, antihistamines, arthritis (rheumatoid), anti-anxiety, antilipemics (cholesterol lowering), psychotropic (antipsychotics), antibiotics (Fluoroquinolones), anti-malarial, steroids/anti-inflammatory agents, antidepressants, antimetabolites (chemotherapy)
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