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Fluoride
Level 3 — ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary
Fluoride is a nutrient mineral — Acid salt added to toothpaste and drinking water to prevent decay
What it does
Acid salt added to toothpaste and drinking water to prevent decay
Where you'll see it
Toothpaste, fluoridated drinking water (~70% of U.S.)
Benefits
Prevents tooth decay.
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): An acid salt used in toothpaste to prevent tooth decay. It is also added to drinking water for the same purpose