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2024 Study: High Fluoride Levels Linked to Lower IQ in Children
Study Findings An August 2024 U.S. government study indicates a link between fluoride levels and IQ in children. A review was conducted of seventy-two studies from six different countries (Mexico, Canada, China, India, Pakistan and Iran) that assessed the association between fluoride exposure and IQ in children. Scientists concluded that drinking water fluoride concentrations exceeding the World Health Organization Guidelines for Drinking-water Quality of 1.5 mg/L of fluoride are associated with lower IQs—perhaps 2 to 5 points lower—in children exposed to those levels. The study did not try to correlate the relationship between the amount of IQ points lost and specific fluoride exposure levels. Additionally, the study did not reach any definitive conclusions regarding IQ and fluoride exposure in adults. Read the study: Fluoride Exposure: Neurodevelopment and Cognition Fluoride: Hazard to [...]
Enjoy National Parks in Person or Online
With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping most of us inside the last few months, there is some good news: the National Park Service is reporting that an increasing number of parks are starting to open up. Things to Keep in Mind The scenic lakes, enchanting vistas and favorite camping spots [...]
3 Ways to Know You’re Getting Authentic Berkey® Products
There’s no substitute for Berkey® quality! Here are 3 tips to make sure you’re getting the real thing. Buy Only From Authorized Berkey® Dealers Each Authorized Berkey® Dealer provides the highest levels of customer service—before, during and after the sale. They sell only authentic Berkey® [...]
Unsafe Levels of PFASs In Drinking Water Pose Health Risks, Study Says
Higher-than-recommended concentrations of industrial chemicals known as PFASs have been found in American drinking water, according to a 2016 study published in Environmental Science & Technology Letters. Polyfluoroalkyl and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) have been linked to cancer, obesity, hormone suppression and high cholesterol. The highest levels of PFASs were found near industrial [...]
Fluoride: It’s In The News Again
Study Raises Questions About Fluoridation A recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics found that higher levels of fluoride exposure during pregnancy were associated with lower levels of IQ in some children. While more research is needed on the topic, the study did note that “these findings indicate the possible need [...]