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Fluoruro en la dieta - Overview

Nombres alternativos

Dieta y fluoruro

Definición:

El fluoruro se presenta en forma natural en el organismo como fluoruro de calcio, el cual se encuentra sobre todo en los huesos y los dientes.

Funciones:

Las cantidades pequeñas de fluoruro ayudan a reducir la caries dental. El hecho de agregarle fluoruro al agua del grifo (denominado fluoración) ayuda a reducir las caries dentales de los niños en más de la mitad.

El fluoruro también ayuda a mantener la estructura ósea. Las dosis bajas de sales fluoradas se pueden utilizar para el tratamiento de afecciones que causan pérdida ósea más rápida de lo normal, como la menopausia.

Reviewed last on: 6/14/2011
A.D.A.M. Editorial Team: David Zieve, MD, MHA, and David R. Eltz. Previously reviewed by Jeffrey Heit, MD, Internist with special emphasis on preventive health, fitness and nutrition, Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network (3/22/2011).

Referencias

Hamrick I, Counts SH. Vitamin and mineral supplements. Wellness and Prevention. December 2008:35(4);729-747.

ADA Division of Communications. For the dental patient: infants, formula and fluoride. J Am Dent Assoc. 2007; 138(1):132.

Berg J, Gerweck C, Hujoel PP, King R, Krol DM, Kumar J, et al. American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs Expert Panel on Fluoride Intake. From infant formula and fluorisis. Evidence-based clinical recommendations regarding fluoride intake from reconstituted infant formula and enamel fluorosis: a report of the American Dental Association Council on Scientific Affairs. J Am Dent Assoc. 2011; 142(1):79-87.

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