Fluorine

Fluorine plays a key role in the formation of tooth and bone substance, 95% of it can be found in these two organs. One of the reasons of caries, which is sadly a common disease, is insufficient fluorine intake. If there is lower than 1 mg/litre fluorine in the water supplied in your settlement, extra fluorine intake is needed.

What is it for?

• Bone formation
• Dental enamel substance formation

How much of it do we need?
Surprising as it is, we get the larger portion of our fluorine from water and toothpastes containing fluoride.

Where can it be found?
The best fluorine source is good drinking water and mineral waters containing fluorine, but tea and fishbone (sardines) also contain a lot of fluorine.

Deficiency states
Tooth growth, ossification disorders and caries. For a protective effect, there is a need for a daily fluorine intake of at least 1.5 mg, which is the most effective prior to teething and during pregnancy.