Fluorine


 * tooth formation, cardiostatic, importance for bone metabolism;
 * food sources are sea fish, black tea;
 * The Adequate Daily Intake (recommended dose not determined) for adults is 3.2 mg for men and 3.1 mg for women
 * Deficiency of fluorine increases decay and affects the process of depositing calciumin the bones.
 * Excess:
 * acute intoxication – spasms, convulsions, salivation, sweating.
 * chronic intoxication - mottled teeth, osteophytes, calcification.

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