PLoS One August 2024 PMID 38593166

Is there any association between fluoride exposure and thyroid function modulation? A systematic review.

Maria Karolina Martins Ferreira, Priscila Cunha Nascimento, Leonardo Oliveira Bittencourt, Giza Hellen Nonato Miranda, Nathalia Carolina Fernandes Fagundes, Fatemeh Vida Zahoori, E Angeles Martinez-Mier, Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf, Rafael Rodrigues Lima

Mentions

16
Peak: 8 in Apr 2024
across 3 sources since Apr 2024

Extended reach

9,022
potential audience

Total likes

66

Video views

2,456

Mentions per month

Apr 2024 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter9 posts
  • News5 articles
  • YouTube2 videos

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect a cautious acknowledgment of the study's findings, with examples like mentions of avoiding fluoridated tap water and referencing studies suggesting a potential link to thyroid damage. The tone varies from concern to curiosity, emphasizing the possible health impact without a definitive consensus, which demonstrates moderate engagement and interest but limited immediate influence on behavior or policy.

AgreementModerate agreement

Several posts acknowledge the potential link between fluoride and thyroid issues, supporting cautious concern, though not outright controversy.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions show moderate interest, especially around health implications and water fluoridation habits, reflecting community concern and curiosity.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference specific studies and health advice, indicating a meaningful, though not deeply technical, engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall influence seems moderate, as people are discussing health risks but not decisively altering behaviors or policy on a large scale.

Abstract in brief

  • Numerous studies have investigated the effects of fluoride (F) on various systems, especially its interaction with the thyroid, but a clear consensus is still lacking.
  • This systematic review aimed to collate evidence regarding the impact of fluoride levels in drinking water on thyroid function, focusing on studies recognized by the World Health Organization.
  • Out of 3,568 studies, only seven met the criteria, with five indicating that high fluoride exposure may harm thyroid function; however, all studies had significant methodological issues leading to low confidence in the findings.

Top posts

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nyscof
@nyscof · X

New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride exposure and thyroid damage" https://t.co/mOTFPxPjM8 #fluoridation @TUcitydesk @cgorman @WTEN @LydiaOn10 @chantchantel @erikaedwardsnbc @chris_churchill

Apr 10, 2024 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 1,242 followers View post →
Declan Waugh
@DeclanWaugh · X

@celestialbe1ng Improving your thyroid function! Hope your avoiding fluoridated tap water. https://t.co/IJHxiW5J3e

Apr 15, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 1,362 followers View post →
hardy limeback
@DrLimeback · X

RT @nyscof: New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride expos…

Apr 10, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,530 followers View post →
thelovelybrenda
@thelovelybrenda · X

RT @nyscof: New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride expos…

Apr 11, 2024 · 3 shares · 996 followers View post →
POH
@POH_Smiles · X

RT @DeclanWaugh: @celestialbe1ng Improving your thyroid function! Hope your avoiding fluoridated tap water. https://t.co/IJHxiW5J3e

Apr 15, 2024 · 2 shares · 436 followers View post →
Tracy Elner
@blueeyethebook · X

RT @DeclanWaugh: @celestialbe1ng Improving your thyroid function! Hope your avoiding fluoridated tap water. https://t.co/IJHxiW5J3e

Apr 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 353 followers View post →

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ENDALA klinika zdraví
@endalaclinic · X

Is there any association between fluoride exposure and thyroid function modulation? A systematic review | PLOS ONE https://t.co/7xrL8PYBLK

Jun 17, 2024 · 253 followers View post →
Tracy Elner
@blueeyethebook · X

RT @DeclanWaugh: @celestialbe1ng Improving your thyroid function! Hope your avoiding fluoridated tap water. https://t.co/IJHxiW5J3e

Apr 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 353 followers View post →
POH
@POH_Smiles · X

RT @DeclanWaugh: @celestialbe1ng Improving your thyroid function! Hope your avoiding fluoridated tap water. https://t.co/IJHxiW5J3e

Apr 15, 2024 · 2 shares · 436 followers View post →
Declan Waugh
@DeclanWaugh · X

@celestialbe1ng Improving your thyroid function! Hope your avoiding fluoridated tap water. https://t.co/IJHxiW5J3e

Apr 15, 2024 · 1 like · 2 shares · 1,362 followers View post →
Tracy Elner
@blueeyethebook · X

RT @nyscof: New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride expos…

Apr 11, 2024 · 3 shares · 353 followers View post →
thelovelybrenda
@thelovelybrenda · X

RT @nyscof: New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride expos…

Apr 11, 2024 · 3 shares · 996 followers View post →
hardy limeback
@DrLimeback · X

RT @nyscof: New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride expos…

Apr 10, 2024 · 3 shares · 1,530 followers View post →
Fluoride Free Great Britain and Ireland
@Terence28387564 · X

RT @nyscof: New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride expos…

Apr 10, 2024 · 3 shares View post →
nyscof
@nyscof · X

New Study: "The evidence compiled in this review suggests a potential association between chronic high levels of Fluoride exposure and thyroid damage" https://t.co/mOTFPxPjM8 #fluoridation @TUcitydesk @cgorman @WTEN @LydiaOn10 @chantchantel @erikaedwardsnbc @chris_churchill

Apr 10, 2024 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 1,242 followers View post →