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Nutrition 101: Fluoride
Published in May 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
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Recommended Intake
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- Males ≥ 19 years: 4 mg/day
- Females ≥ 19 years: 3 mg/day
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What's Fluoride for?
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- Plays a role in bone health by contributing to bone mineralization
- Prevents tooth decay and cavities
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Best Food sources
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- Found in most water, soil, plants, and animals
- Particularly good sources are water (not bottled), tea, and seafood
- Also found in toothpaste
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