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Fluoride Idiocracy: Liberal parents panic-buy fluoride pills after government warns its damaging kids' brains

By ljdevon // 2025-07-28

In a scene so perfectly absurd it could’ve been lifted straight from Idiocracy, the government issued a dire warning: fluoride in drinking water is turning children’s minds into mush. But rather than recoil in horror, concerned liberal parents did what any rational, well-informed citizen would do — they rushed to stockpile fluoride tablets… to dump straight into their babies’ drinking water. Yes, you read that correctly. After authorities explicitly stated that fluoride may, in fact, be bad for developing brains, the public response wasn’t outrage, skepticism, or even a demand for better science — it was pure, unadulterated chaos, as liberal parents decided the best course of action was to double down and force-feed their kids the very same chemical… just in pill form. For example, Utah’s fluoridation ban triggered a 30 percent spike in fluoride prescriptions as parents scrambled for alternatives, per Epic Research. For decades, fluoride was heralded as a miracle additive — a cavity-fighting hero in our tap water, toothpaste, and even baby formula. But now, a growing body of scientific evidence is turning the tide, revealing disturbing links between fluoride and developmental harm, particularly in children. With states like Utah and Florida banning water fluoridation, and federal agencies like the FDA moving to restrict infant fluoride supplements, the question isn’t just whether fluoride is safe—but why it took so long to sound the alarm. Key points:

• The FDA is pushing to ban concentrated fluoride supplements for infants and toddlers, citing risks to gut microbiome health and potential IQ reductions.
• A 2024 National Toxicology Program report found that fluoride exposure above CDC guidelines correlates with lower cognitive scores in children across multiple countries.
• Utah became the first state to outlaw water fluoridation entirely, while Florida reevaluates its policies amid mounting health concerns.
• Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. applauded the FDA’s action, calling fluoride “industrial waste” and emphasizing safer alternatives like dental hygiene and reduced sugar intake.
• Fluoridation amounts to forced mass medication, as even the CDC admits its benefits are primarily topical—not systemic.
• More liberal parents are trying to put fluoride pills in their baby's drinking water because they ignore toxicology reports and still believe the "experts."

The science of skepticism

For years, fluoride’s critics were dismissed as conspiracy theorists. But today, peer-reviewed research is validating their concerns. A landmark meta-analysis of 74 studies, published in JAMA Pediatrics, found that higher fluoride exposure — whether through water or urine samples — was consistently tied to lower IQ scores in children. The effect held even at levels below the CDC’s recommended threshold (0.7 mg/L), suggesting no safe exposure for developing brains. “The association isn’t just statistically significant — it’s clinically significant,” explains Dr. Linda Birnbaum, former director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. “A drop of several IQ points might seem minor, but on a population level, it could shift entire societies.” From public health win to chemical surrendered Fluoridation began in 1945 as a bold experiment to curb tooth decay. By the 1960s, it was cemented as orthodoxy, endorsed by dental associations and governments worldwide. But science evolves — and so does our understanding of toxins. Studies now link fluoride to thyroid dysfunction, weight gain, and microbiome disruption. The gut-brain connection is especially alarming: fluoride’s antibacterial properties, which make it effective on teeth, may also decimate beneficial gut bacteria crucial for immunity and neurological health. “It’s like using a flamethrower to light a candle,” says Dr. Marty Makary, FDA Commissioner.

Alternatives to fluoride do exist

However, alternatives for dental health exist, and there's a growing body of research suggesting there are better ways to topically prevent dental caries. For example, 3,3′-Diindolylmethane (DIM) could potentially serve as a replacement for fluoride in oral care due to its demonstrated anti-biofilm, anti-cariogenic (cavity-preventing), and immune-boosting properties. Here’s how:

• DIM disrupts biofilms (like those of Streptococcus mutans) by up to 92%, preventing bacteria from adhering to teeth and forming plaque.
• It reduces EPS (extracellular polymeric substances), the sticky matrix that holds biofilms together, making them easier to remove mechanically (e.g., via brushing).
• Unlike fluoride, which is bacteriostatic, DIM directly weakens bacterial virulence, reducing their ability to thrive in acidic conditions (a key factor in cavities).
• This makes DIM a more proactive agent against dental caries by attacking the root cause (biofilm formation) rather than just mitigating damage.

The U.S. faces a reckoning on fluoride: No longer should we mass medicate the public without consent. No longer should we make fluoride tablets available over-the-counter to parents who are knowingly poisoning their babies out of fear. It's time to invest in alternatives to fluoride and stop the mass poisoning of children's brains. Sources include: Substack.com NBCNews.com HHS.gov JAMANetwork.com Pubmed.gov

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