Presentation Notes on Fluorine (F)
Vegetarian & Non Vegetarian Food Sources, Recommended Dietary Allowance,
Fluorine deficiency disorders, Role in Human Body with Treatment & Toxicity
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Requirement:
Absorption and excretion:
Fluorine :
10-20 mg of fluorine in
its ionized form is present in the blood. Although not strictly essential,
fluoride enhances well-being. Fluoride is found in the bones and teeth.
Sources:
- Drinking water, tea, salmon and sardine.
Requirement:
- 1-2ppm (since fluorine is absorbed through water it is expressed as ppm).
Absorption and excretion:
- Easily absorbed from small intestine.
- More than half of the ingested fluoride is excreted through urine and the rest is deposited in bones, where there is accumulation with age.
