Fertility impairment in mice on a low fluoride intake has been observed. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

Fertility impairment in mice on a low fluoride intake.

Abstract Source:

Science. 1972 Sep 8 ;177(4052):893-4. PMID: 5054644

Abstract Author(s):

H H Messer, W D Armstrong, L Singer

Abstract:

Female mice maintained on a low fluoride diet over two generations showed a progressive decline in litter production. Mice receiving the same diet supplemented with fluoride reproduced normally and at consistent intervals. Addition of fluoride to the intake of females with demonstrated impaired fertility restored their reproductive capacity.

Article Published Date : Sep 07, 1972
Study Type : Animal Study
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Diseases : Infertility: Female : CK(541) : AC(162)
Problem Substances : Sodium Fluoride : CK(331) : AC(258)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Fertility : CK(112) : AC(21)

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Key Research Topics

Disease

Infertility: Female

Toxic Ingredients

Sodium Fluoride

Adverse Pharmacological Actions

Anti-Fertility

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