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Confirmation of and explanations for elevated blood lead and other disorders in children exposed to water disinfection and fluoridation chemicals.

Abstract Silicofluorides (SiFs), fluosilicic acid (FSA) and sodium fluosilicate (NaFSA), are used to fluoridate over 90% of US fluoridated municipal water supplies. Living in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinical Trials / Studies, Journal Publications Tagged With: Fluoridation, Fluoride

Fluoride increases lead concentrations in whole blood and in calcified tissues from lead-exposed rats.

Abstract Higher blood lead (BPb) levels have been reported in children living in communities that receive fluoride-treated water. Here, we examined whether fluoride … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinical Trials / Studies Tagged With: Fluoride

Water Fluoridation: A Critical Review of the Physiological Effects of Ingested Fluoride as a Public Health Intervention

Abstract Fluorine is the world’s 13th most abundant element and constitutes 0.08% of the Earth crust. It has the highest electronegativity of all elements. Fluoride is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinical Trials / Studies Tagged With: Fluoride, Water Fluoridation

Fluoride Exposure May Accelerate the Osteoporotic Change in Postmenopausal Women

Abstract Carbonic anhydrase is a key enzyme for initiating the crystal nucleation, seen as “the central dark line” in the crystal structure in calcified hard tissues such … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinical Trials / Studies Tagged With: Fluoride, Osteoporotic Change, Postmenopause

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Silicon Biochemistry

Silicon as an Essential Trace Element in Animal Nutrition
Author: Edith Muriel Carlisle
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Published in 1899

The Physiological Role of Mineral Nutrients

Author: Loew, Oscar, b. 1844 Volume: no.18 Subject: Plant physiology; Plants Assimilation; Minerals Publisher: Washington : G.P.O. Year: 1899 Possible … Read this book online

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