The Claim
Fluoride exposure is associated with increased oxidative stress and reduced antioxidant defenses in the thyroid gland, which may contribute to follicular cell damage and impaired hormone production.
What the research says
Roughly balanced
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Too much fluoride might mess up the thyroid’s ability to handle harmful chemicals in the body, which could hurt the cells that make thyroid hormones and make the gland work less well.
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Fluoride exposure is associated with increased oxidative stress and reduced antioxidant defenses in the thyroid gland, which may contribute to follicular cell damage and impaired hormone production.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Exploring the Impacts of Fluoride-Induced Thyroid Toxicity: A Comprehensive Review
This study says too much fluoride in water can hurt the thyroid by causing harmful chemical stress and lowering its natural defenses, which can stop it from making the right hormones.
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