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
Additional Links
Diseases : Infertility: Female : CK(798) : AC(193)
Problem Substances : Sodium Fluoride : CK(1446) : AC(393)
Adverse Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Fertility : CK(112) : AC(21)

Print Options

Some features are currently member only features. If you are already a member, please login. Otherwise, click here to become a member.
  • Printer-friendly version

Key Research Topics

Disease

Infertility: Female

Toxic Ingredients

Sodium Fluoride

Adverse Pharmacological Actions

Anti-Fertility

Connect with GreenMedInfo

This website is for information purposes only. By providing the information contained herein we are not diagnosing, treating, curing, mitigating, or preventing any type of disease or medical condition. Before beginning any type of natural, integrative or conventional treatment regimen, it is advisable to seek the advice of a licensed healthcare professional.

© Copyright 2008-2025 GreenMedInfo.com, Journal Articles copyright of original owners, MeSH copyright NLM.