Fluoride: The Shocking Toxin Lurking In Your Water Causing Brain Decline with Dr. Mark Burhenne

This episode is brought to you by Birch Living , Bioptimizers , and AquaTru . Fluoride has long been controversial, particularly among traditional dentists, while functional dentists have discouraged its use for many years. The debate has intensified with a recent ruling by a Federal Court in California. Today’s guest joins us to break down the science, the controversy, and the verdict's impact on both dental and neurological health. Today on The Dhru Purohit Show , Dhru sits down with Dr. Mark Burhenne for a deep dive into fluoride and the potential dangers of excessive fluoride exposure. Dr. Burhenne discusses how the decision to use fluoride was made, the shaky science behind its continued use, and the arguments from critics and proponents. Additionally, he explains how fluoride can be effective, the importance of recognizing cumulative exposure, and alternative products to protect dental health. In this episode, Dhru and Dr. Burhenne dive into: Why should we care about the potential dangers of fluoride in our drinking water? (00:35) The argument for fluoride and the trade-offs critics are willing to risk (02:20) The implications of the Federal Court ruling (11:34) The cumulative harm caused by fluoride (13:54) What does fluoride do to the developing brain? (17:14) Tribalism and conspiracy theories surrounding fluoride (22:50) The shaky science behind fluoride (26:40) Alternatives to fluoride (41:54) Recap on how to minimize total fluoride exposure (51:13) What parents should be doing (58:36) Final thoughts (01:02:33) Also mentioned in this episode: Ask the Dentist website FYGG For more on Mark, follow him on Instagram , Twitter/X , LinkedIn , YouTube , or his website . This episode is brought to you by Birch Living, Bioptimizers and AquaTru. To get 20% off your Birch Living mattress plus two free eco-rest pillows, head over to birchliving.com/dhru today. Upgrade your digestion with enzymes! Go to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU10 to get 10% off any order and free gifts for a limited time. AquaTru is a countertop reverse osmosis purifier with a four-stage filtration system that removes 15x more contaminants than the bestselling water filters out there. Go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ and get $100 off when you try AquaTru for yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices