However, there is no way to know how much intake we are getting when drinking water containing fluoride. The question then becomes what is the “optimal dose”? Sauerheber has studied the naturally occurring intake of fluoride (Calcium Fluoride CaF2) which is found in the water we drink. Also, the added compounds which include sodium fluoride (NaF) as well as fluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6). His conclusion is that when these particles are added they can cause psychological effects. “The most obvious and widespread impact of fluoride is dental fluorosis.” This is when too much fluoride is indigested or inhaled causing chronic metabolic bone disease. (B. L. Riggs, S. F. Hodgson, M. W. O'Fallon et al., “Effect of fluoride treatment on the fracture rate in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis,” The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 322, no. 12, pp. 802–809,
However, there is no way to know how much intake we are getting when drinking water containing fluoride. The question then becomes what is the “optimal dose”? Sauerheber has studied the naturally occurring intake of fluoride (Calcium Fluoride CaF2) which is found in the water we drink. Also, the added compounds which include sodium fluoride (NaF) as well as fluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6). His conclusion is that when these particles are added they can cause psychological effects. “The most obvious and widespread impact of fluoride is dental fluorosis.” This is when too much fluoride is indigested or inhaled causing chronic metabolic bone disease. (B. L. Riggs, S. F. Hodgson, M. W. O'Fallon et al., “Effect of fluoride treatment on the fracture rate in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis,” The New England Journal of Medicine, vol. 322, no. 12, pp. 802–809,