The claim
Fluorid wurde offiziell als Neurotoxin eingestuft.
Rating
Fluorid wurde nicht als Neurotoxin eingestuft. Es gibt nach wie vor keine Hinweise darauf, dass Fluorid in der Form, in der es beispielsweise in Zahnpasta vorkommt, gesundheitsschädlich ist.
Reviewed by dpa ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗Original review summary
The review says the cited 2014 paper discussed selected studies on health effects, including fluoride, but did not classify fluoride as a neurotoxin. It says the paper concerned fluoridated drinking water, not toothpaste, and that ordinary use of fluoride toothpaste does not pose a poisoning risk.[S1]
Additional context
The review describes the cited Lancet Neurology paper as a review of selected studies, including research on children exposed to high fluoride concentrations in China. [S1]
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Sources and attribution
- [S1] dpa original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026