'Robert Kennedy' and 'fluoride drinking water

With the US elections closing across the country, early trends show Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fighting it out in a historically close race.

With the US elections closing across the country, early trends show Donald Trump and Kamala Harris fighting it out in a historically close race.

With high hopes hanging over Election Day for all Americans, the internet also has something else to talk about, and it’s not Trump or Harris, but Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and the fluoride debate.

But the question remains. Why is the former independent presidential candidate trending?

“Fluoride is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump want to Make America Healthy Again," he continued.

Kennedy has been strongly endorsing the Trump ticket, urging Americans to vote for the Republican candidate for a “healthier future."

He is also expected to play a significant role in the Trump administration if he wins. “He’s going to have a big role in the administration," the former president added.

Since the 1940s, fluoridation in public drinking water has become a common practice. As per the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, fluoride helps to strengthen teeth and reduce cavities by replacing the minerals that are lost during normal wear and tear.

Later in 2011, the US Health and Human Services Department reduced the recommended level of fluoride in drinking water to 0.7mg per litre. Despite Kennedy’s claims, no major studies have found evidence of linking fluoride drinking water to bone fractures, cancer, or osteoporosis, unless consumed at higher levels.