💨 Abstract

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to phase out fluoride-containing supplements, which are sometimes prescribed to children at risk of tooth decay due to low fluoride in local drinking water. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary cited potential risks to gut bacteria and decreased IQ from excess fluoride intake. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports this move, aligning with his stance against fluoride.

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