How to Eat More Fluorine

Calcium fluoride, or fluorine, is readily found in nature, and is different from chemical fluoride, or sodium fluoride, which is commonly added to water supplies. Fluorine is extremely important for the health of bones and teeth and is also a natural antiseptic which helps to protect the body against infection. To get your daily dose of fluorine, all you need to know is how to eat it.

Instructions

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  Get a fantastic dose of fluorine from just 1 or 2 cups of tea each day. The RDA recommends .5 mcg of fluorine for children under 3 years old, 1 mcg for children between 3 and 8, 2 mcg for children from 9 to 13, 3 mcg for those between the ages of 14 and 18 and 4 mcg for adults. A single cup of tea provides about 1.4 mcg of fluorine. For adults, a single cup of coffee provides a whopping 5 mcg of fluorine.

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  Eat plenty of whole, unrefined grains, as many are high in fluorine. Foods to include in your diet to increase fluorine intake include oatmeal, whole wheat pasta and brown rice.

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  Boost your fluorine intake with dairy products, such as cottage cheese, sour cream, milk, yogurt and cheese.

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  Enjoy more servings of seaweed, fish and seafood to easily eat more fluorine, as seawater is a fantastic source of fluorine. Add more kelp, salmon, tuna, shrimp and scallops to your diet.

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  Go for greens and other veggies and get a hearty dose of fluorine, as well as a number of other essential vitamins and minerals. Most green leafy vegetables, particularly spinach as well as peas, potatoes, carrots and garlic will help you to eat more fluorine.