FDA Plans End to Fluoride Supplements Use
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Health leaders in the U.S. want to stop fluoride supplements. These are for kids to make teeth stronger. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. does not like fluoride in dental care.
The FDA will study these products and may remove them. They will ask companies to stop selling them. This process to remove medical products can take a long time.
Some kids need fluoride pills if their water has little fluoride. Companies sell drops for young babies, too. These products help kids who might get tooth problems.
Marty Makary said fluoride pills could hurt the stomach. They may affect healthy gut bacteria. He said too much fluoride might cause other problems, like lower IQ.
The American Dental Association says fluoride is safe. They say it does not cause harm at normal levels. They think this plan will hurt people in rural areas.
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Why do health leaders want to stop fluoride supplements?
They want to stop them because they are for kids to make teeth stronger.
What does the FDA plan to do with fluoride products?
The FDA will study these products and may remove them.
What do some experts say about fluoride pills?
Some experts say fluoride pills could hurt the stomach and may cause other problems.
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