The Claim

Fluoride exposure during fetal development and early childhood may impair neurodevelopment, potentially through thyroid hormone disruption, affecting IQ, brain structure, and hearing.

Source: Exploring the Impacts of Fluoride-Induced Thyroid Toxicity: A Comprehensive Review

What the research says

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How it works
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In plain English

If a baby is exposed to fluoride while still in the womb or as a young child, it might affect how their brain grows and works, possibly by messing with their thyroid hormones, which could lead to lower IQ, changes in brain shape, or hearing problems.

See the scientific wording

Fluoride exposure during fetal development and early childhood may impair neurodevelopment, potentially through thyroid hormone disruption, affecting IQ, brain structure, and hearing.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Exploring the Impacts of Fluoride-Induced Thyroid Toxicity: A Comprehensive Review

    This study says too much fluoride in water can mess up the thyroid gland, which helps the brain grow in babies and young kids — so it might lower IQ or hurt hearing and brain development.

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