Not all methods of reverse osmosis get all the fluoride out from what I've heard. I opted for a tabletop water distiller as it's the only way remove all the fluoride.
Keep in mind, they remove a significant portion of fluoride -- probably more than most filters on the market -- but you cannot remove all of it through filtering. Their own words are, from memory, something like 43% I think.
It's the best option unless you're willing to go nuclear and distilling, as u/Trumpternal is correct to the best of my knowledge, reverse osmosis won't remove all of it either.
Still, Zero Water isn't bad. You can filter a lot of water in a pretty reasonable time frame, and the filters -- for their duration and quality -- aren't too poorly priced. Their pitchers also come in a large variety of sizes, and the included water tester is good for getting a base line on your water and how the filter is doing. Just wash with distilled water between tests.
I stopped using Zero water because of something that can happen with their filters. They use a filter tech that goes bad after a certain amount of time. This can be addressed by tracking usage and replacing on time, but in reality for me I just dont have the time for that. It's very gross when you're a few sips into your glass of water and your like "What the heck is that smell??" I switched to clearly filtered and once that starts getting old, the filtering flow slows down. No impact to taste and I just know thats when its due to be replaced.
To be fair, this is why Zero Water pitchers tend to come with a water tester. You are meant to test periodically to know when you are nearing replacement.
I use hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Lots of Japanese options with no fluoride and kids versions too. It’s amazing, it actually can get rid of small cavities no joke. I grew up just using baking soda and that worked too but not so lovely for taste. Lucky to have a mom ahead of the curve on this...
I started using that toothpaste and after a week my teeth feel polished smooth like I had just had a cleaning. It's proven that the mineral in the toothpaste will bind to your enamel on it's own and gradually remineralize it.
kids version, safe to swallow unlike fluoride toothpastes: Apagard Apa-Kids toothpaste 60g | the first nanohydroxyapatite remineralizing toothpaste for kids (set of 2) https://a.co/d/42F44fr
Not toothpaste but i started using like 1-2 teaspoons of Xylitol in a large glass of water as a mouthwash as i was reading about a home remedy to help with sensitive teeth also seems to cure any bad breath.
I just take a small amount like the equivalent to a capfull from the glass and i find it has really helped with everything.
Can also use it in a netipot for nasal rinse as its anti bacterial and anti fungus.
Truth is there is fluoride everywhere even in well water due to the minerals in the ground. However those are trace amounts and your body doesn't need more than a tiny amount of fluoride to live, the amounts added to tap water are very excessive and it started as a way to get rid of industrial waste from the aluminum industry during WW2.
Consider how much water your skin absorbs when you take a nice hot shower. When your city adds fluoride, it's really hard to avoid unless you can protect your whole home.
Alex Jones said this 20 years ago. Glad they caught up.
As for getting it out you can buy toothpaste that doesn’t have it and also I have been doing spring water instead of two or bottled. Just verify on the side of the bottle what the source is.
I use an activated alumina filter followed by a carbon block filter followed by 1 micron particulate. Good for about 500 gallons. Reverse osmosis is ok, but you remove all minerals from water. I brew beer…
Zero Water pitcher is what we've been using. It allegedly removes EVERYTHING (including fluoride).
We love it (and have for about 3 years...)
I regret not knowing about it when my kids were younger
Only reverse osmosis removes fluoride, I’m pretty sure Zero does not.
Not all methods of reverse osmosis get all the fluoride out from what I've heard. I opted for a tabletop water distiller as it's the only way remove all the fluoride.
Distilled water all the way.
Keep in mind, they remove a significant portion of fluoride -- probably more than most filters on the market -- but you cannot remove all of it through filtering. Their own words are, from memory, something like 43% I think.
It's the best option unless you're willing to go nuclear and distilling, as u/Trumpternal is correct to the best of my knowledge, reverse osmosis won't remove all of it either.
Still, Zero Water isn't bad. You can filter a lot of water in a pretty reasonable time frame, and the filters -- for their duration and quality -- aren't too poorly priced. Their pitchers also come in a large variety of sizes, and the included water tester is good for getting a base line on your water and how the filter is doing. Just wash with distilled water between tests.
I stopped using Zero water because of something that can happen with their filters. They use a filter tech that goes bad after a certain amount of time. This can be addressed by tracking usage and replacing on time, but in reality for me I just dont have the time for that. It's very gross when you're a few sips into your glass of water and your like "What the heck is that smell??" I switched to clearly filtered and once that starts getting old, the filtering flow slows down. No impact to taste and I just know thats when its due to be replaced.
To be fair, this is why Zero Water pitchers tend to come with a water tester. You are meant to test periodically to know when you are nearing replacement.
Better late than never.
If anyone has any tips on how to avoid Flouride, any products that don't have it in them, please share.
I use hydroxyapatite toothpaste. Lots of Japanese options with no fluoride and kids versions too. It’s amazing, it actually can get rid of small cavities no joke. I grew up just using baking soda and that worked too but not so lovely for taste. Lucky to have a mom ahead of the curve on this...
I started using that toothpaste and after a week my teeth feel polished smooth like I had just had a cleaning. It's proven that the mineral in the toothpaste will bind to your enamel on it's own and gradually remineralize it.
Please tell me where you buy this?
Edit: thanks everyone I just ordered some! I love how we all learn from each other.
Apagard Premio toothpaste 100g | the first nanohydroxyapatite remineralizing toothpaste ( set of 2 ) https://a.co/d/6hbzywG
You can find a very wide variety on amazon and check out reviews. Then buy there or find elsewhere.
kids version, safe to swallow unlike fluoride toothpastes: Apagard Apa-Kids toothpaste 60g | the first nanohydroxyapatite remineralizing toothpaste for kids (set of 2) https://a.co/d/42F44fr
Berkey filters are expensive but are proven to remove fluoride.
We use Propur which also takes care of flouride
Thanks for the info.
Britta filter is a good beginning.
Clearly Filtered is one of the lower cost fluoride filter makers.
Not toothpaste but i started using like 1-2 teaspoons of Xylitol in a large glass of water as a mouthwash as i was reading about a home remedy to help with sensitive teeth also seems to cure any bad breath. I just take a small amount like the equivalent to a capfull from the glass and i find it has really helped with everything.
Can also use it in a netipot for nasal rinse as its anti bacterial and anti fungus.
Thanks for the heads up, I'm looking into Xylitol now
Avoid it if you have a dog and you don't want sad accidents.
Only a very tiny amount is required to be ingested by a dog to be potentially fatal.
Truth is there is fluoride everywhere even in well water due to the minerals in the ground. However those are trace amounts and your body doesn't need more than a tiny amount of fluoride to live, the amounts added to tap water are very excessive and it started as a way to get rid of industrial waste from the aluminum industry during WW2.
Anyone have a link to actual report?
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suppressed-government-report-finding-fluoride-can-reduce-childrens-iq-made-public-under-epa-lawsuit-301773074.html
Thanks fren
Consider how much water your skin absorbs when you take a nice hot shower. When your city adds fluoride, it's really hard to avoid unless you can protect your whole home.
Thanks fren.
Use baking soda for toothpaste
Anyone know where I can see this report?
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suppressed-government-report-finding-fluoride-can-reduce-childrens-iq-made-public-under-epa-lawsuit-301773074.html
Alex Jones said this 20 years ago. Glad they caught up.
As for getting it out you can buy toothpaste that doesn’t have it and also I have been doing spring water instead of two or bottled. Just verify on the side of the bottle what the source is.
I use an activated alumina filter followed by a carbon block filter followed by 1 micron particulate. Good for about 500 gallons. Reverse osmosis is ok, but you remove all minerals from water. I brew beer…
Clearly Filtered makes filters, including filter pitchers, that remove fluoride.
Can we get link to report
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/suppressed-government-report-finding-fluoride-can-reduce-childrens-iq-made-public-under-epa-lawsuit-301773074.html
Thank you
Ty fren