Fluoride: Th The Aluminum Company Of America

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Fluoride is one of the most toxic substances known to humans. The substance is made up of a salt of hydrofluoric acid consisting of two elements, one of which is fluorine. You may have heard of this toxic acid, that is because it is commonly used at dentist offices. Fluoride is used by dentists to clean bacteria off your teeth and reduce tooth decay. Studies have shown that for years, the government has been poisoning the public water supply without citizens explicit consent. Many are convinced that fluoridation is a healthy and positive thing, and will help you have a white sparkly smile, but little do they know, they are wrong. This issue was a hard thing for Americans to swallow. Are the rumors true? Is there actually fluoride in our water supply? Can we be harmed by this act? …show more content…
The business owns an unlimited supply of the toxic chemical, fluoride. The ALCOA performed an experiment on rats, and the results of the lab showed that fluoride reduced cavities and tooth decay in the rodents. The company then came up with the idea that the U.S should continue to fluoridate the public water systems. The Aluminum Company of America does not care about the well being of U.S citizens, or if fluoride in the human system is safe. All they know is if they sell their fluoride, they will earn substantial amounts of

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