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Mineral

Fluoride

Fluoride is the ionic form of the element fluorine, found in drinking water, tea and seafood. The body builds it into tooth enamel and bone.

Bone & Joint

Where does swallowed fluoride come from?

Drinking water, tea and foods prepared with fluoride-containing water contribute to intake. Concentrations vary by source. German guidance also considers fluoridated salt and supplements when reviewing a person’s total exposure. 1 2

Fluoridated table salt in Germany

0.31 mg fluoride1 g saltCalculated from the DGE value of 310 mg fluoride per kilogram of fortified salt. This describes a source, not a recommendation to increase salt intake. 2

Sources

  1. Fluoride: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
  2. FAQ Fluorid Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung