(The Epoch Times)—The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned companies selling prescription drugs containing fluoride for children on Oct. 31 that it intends to crack down on unapproved products containing fluoride.
“We are providing this notice to allow your company time to assess your products and take appropriate corrective actions,” regulators said in a notice to the companies.
An FDA analysis of ingestible fluoride products, which have been used since the 1940s but were never reviewed or approved, also released on Friday, said the products appear to reduce tooth decay in permanent teeth, but not in the teeth of younger children.
There are also risks to taking fluoride products, including tooth discoloration, the analysis said.
“Overall, out of an abundance of caution, it would be prudent to limit use of ingestible fluoride drug products to children aged three years and older who are at high risk of tooth decay,” it stated.
That includes children with a history of tooth decay and a lack of access to fluoridated water, according to the FDA.
President Donald Trump’s Make America Healthy Again Commission said in a strategy document from September that the FDA should evaluate products with fluoride.
“This Halloween, the FDA is driving a stake through the heart of outdated science and protecting our kids from the risks associated with ingestible fluoride,” Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who oversees the FDA, said. “It’s scary that these products have been used for decades without approval. Today’s action raises public awareness, informs medical professionals, and builds on President Trump’s commitment to Make Our Children Healthy Again.”
FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary added, “There are better ways to protect children’s teeth than taking unapproved ingestible fluoride, which is now recognized to alter the gut microbiome. The microbiome is increasingly recognized to be central to a child’s health and development.”
The ingestible products include chewable tablets for children ages 3 to 16 made by three companies: Method Pharmaceuticals, Bryant Ranch Prepack, and Winder Laboratories. Method also makes drops marketed for children as young as 6 months of age. The companies did not respond to requests for comment.
The steps came after the FDA in May said it planned to remove ingestible prescription drugs with fluoride for children from the market due to research indicating a link between ingesting fluoride and disrupted gut microbiota.
“Ending the use of ingestible fluoride is long overdue,” Kennedy said at the time.
Water and toothpaste are the main sources of fluoride. Many dentists and researchers say fluoride helps strengthen teeth.
Kennedy has also said that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), another division in his department, would stop recommending the addition of fluoride to water. The CDC has not yet changed its recommendation.
The Biggest Threat to Your Retirement Is Actually a Very Good Thing
When you look at the headlines today, you’ll see experts in the retirement industry warning about big threats to your financial security:
- De-dollarization and the rise of BRICS
- Soaring national debt
- Unstable interest rates
- Weakened U.S. dollar
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Why Longevity Is the Silent Threat
For most of human history, the problem was the opposite — life expectancy was short, and few people even reached retirement. Today, thanks to medical advancements, healthier lifestyles, and better living conditions, people are living longer than ever before.
And while that’s a wonderful thing, it comes with a financial catch: Your retirement account has to last far longer than you might expect.
- A 65-year-old couple today has a 50% chance that one of them will live to 90.
- Some projections suggest that many of us will live well into our 90s, even 100+.
- This means your nest egg may need to stretch not for 15 years, but 25, 30, or even 40 years.
That’s where the real danger lies: running out of money before you run out of life.
The Retirement Equation Has Changed
While market volatility, debt crises, or central bank policies may feel like the scariest threats, they’re temporary storms. Longevity, however, is a structural shift. Every extra year of life is another year of expenses, another year of inflation erosion, and another year of financial pressure.
If your retirement plan doesn’t account for longevity, you could face tough choices later in life — downsizing, working when you’d rather not, or becoming financially dependent on others.
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The good news? Longevity is a blessing — as long as you’re prepared for it. With the right planning, your retirement savings can work for you instead of against you. The key is learning how to protect your wealth, outpace inflation, and ensure your savings grow even as you live longer.
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