Lankering: Fluoride affects IQ of children, court determines

A recent federal court decision determined that fluoride in drinking water poses an unreasonable risk to the IQ of children. This takes fluoride out of the realm of a dental issue and puts it in the realm of neurotoxins, poisons to our bodies.

The issue of IQ is only the tip of the iceberg. Conditions such as thyroid issues, cancers, fractures, and other health disorders were revealed.

Many communities in the U.S. have chosen health as a priority. They have decided to remove fluoride, erring to be cautious. Fluoride can always be returned to the water in the future.

Aspen was once recognized as a leader of health-oriented communities. That is no longer the case. Different groups are at risk of fluoride exposure. This includes infants, the elderly, and those with kidney issues. There is no dosage monitoring as to how much they are ingesting.

People can still use fluoride. Its benefits are from topical application. People can still choose to use fluoridated toothpaste, tablets, and fluoridated water.

The court case about fluoride took several years to progress. During the trial, there were many instances of the EPA and other agencies protecting the industries instead of protecting the people. Eighty-nine high quality studies correlated the dangers of fluoride.

New research has shed information on the dangers of fluoride, just like science revealed that smoking is hazardous, asbestos is dangerous, and mercury fillings are unsafe. Over time, science has revealed information that demonstrates what we thought was safe is now dangerous.

Environmental toxins are a leading contributor to the chronic health epidemic. Can Aspen restore its reputation as a leader for healthy communities?

Why does the Aspen City council choose to expose its citizens to unhealthy practices that have been determined to pose an unreasonable risk to our health?

Dr. Tom Lankering

Basalt