The woman was said to suffer severe pain in the back, arms, legs and hips. And her doctor found she consumed a large amount of highly concentrated tea for almost 20 years and her fluoride levels more than four times higher than the average level.
Evidence suggests that fluoride can cause bone cancer, lower IQ, dental fluorosis and skeletal fluorosis, obesity, diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease among other things.
Tea is found high in fluoride. But those who drink a large amount of fluoridated water may also be at high risk of the fluoride-induced diseases.
Fluoride is intentionally added in U.S. drinking water systems and more than 75% of residents in the country are exposed to the toxic chemical. It is also added to toothpaste in hopes that it can help prevent dental disease. Evidence suggests that fluoride can do more harm than good.
