The Claim

The thyroid gland accumulates fluoride to a greater extent than other tissues, which may render it the primary target for fluoride-induced toxicity.

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

Your thyroid gland might soak up more fluoride than other parts of your body, which could make it more likely to get harmed by it.

See the scientific wording

The thyroid gland is particularly susceptible to fluoride accumulation compared to other tissues, potentially making it a primary target for fluoride-induced toxicity.

What the research says

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

    This study says that when people drink water with too much fluoride, the thyroid gland soaks up more of it than other parts of the body, which can mess up how the thyroid works and cause harm.

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