FDA to ban fluoride prescription products for kids, citing evidence it can lower child IQs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking action to remove ingestible fluoride prescription drugs for children off the market. In a press release, the FDA said products that are swallowed offer significant risk to infants and toddlers, unlike toothpaste with fluoride or fluoride rinses. The FDA also said the ingestion of fluoride products comes with risks like problems with the early development of the gut microbiome in childhood, thyroid disorders, weight gain, and decreased IQ. The federal agency provided links to several studies that point to worrying effects in children, especially in regard to their IQ. A meta-analysis of...