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Fluoride accumulates in the pineal gland at extremely high concentrations, potentially affecting melatonin production, sleep patterns, and mental health.
Fluoride Concentrations in Pineal Gland:
• Mean concentration: 297 mg/kg wet weight
• Range: 14-875 mg/kg wet weight
• These levels are similar to or HIGHER than concentrations found in bones and teeth
• The pineal gland is the MOST fluoride-saturated organ in the human body
Published study measuring fluoride in human pineal glands from cadavers. First study to document extreme fluoride accumulation in this organ.
→ Read StudyComprehensive review published in Applied Sciences (MDPI). States: "Due to its exceptionally high vascularization and its location outside the blood–brain barrier, the pineal gland may accumulate significant amounts of calcium and fluoride, making it the most fluoride-saturated organ of the human body."
→ Read Full StudyHealth Effects Documented:
Found that higher water fluoride levels were connected with:
• Higher odds of snorting, gasping, or apnea while sleeping
• More frequent daytime sleepiness in adolescents
• 24 minutes later bedtime on average
• 26 minutes later wake time on average
Conclusion: "Fluoride exposure may contribute to increased pineal gland calcification and subsequent decreases in nighttime melatonin production."
Published in International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science. Key findings:
• Significant correlation between elevated fluoride and increased pineal calcification
• Higher incidences of mental health disorders in high-fluoride areas
• Link to schizophrenia and mood disorders
• Lower IQ scores in children consuming fluoride
→ Read StudyPrevalence of Calcification:
Pooled prevalence of pineal gland calcification: 61.65% across multiple studies
Associated with: age, sex, fluoride intake, nutrition, and neurodegenerative diseases
→ Read Meta-AnalysisIndustrial seed oils (canola, soybean, corn, etc.) undergo chemical processing that strips all nutritional value and leaves toxic residues. The problem isn't the seeds - it's the industrial extraction and refining process.
Hexane Extraction Process:
Industry source explaining the process:
• Hexane is a petroleum-derived solvent, classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC)
• Used because it's non-polar and dissolves oil efficiently
• Boiling point: 69°C (156°F) - evaporates easily
• Average hexane losses: 1.5-2 liters per ton of seed processed
• Trace amounts remain in crude oil and meal despite distillation
→ Read Industry Explanation"As it [hexane] is classified as a 'processing aid', it does not have to be declared on the label under current legislation. Therefore, although traces of hexane may be found in final products, especially in processed products, its presence is not known to consumers."
Source: Cited in multiple studies on seed oil processing
Certified organic oils CANNOT be extracted using hexane. The USDA prohibits solvents like hexane for organic products.
This confirms that hexane extraction is considered incompatible with organic/natural food standards.
High-Heat Deodorization Process:
Deodorization process details:
• Oil is heated to approximately 450°F (232°C)
• Steam distillation removes odors and flavors
• This high heat DESTROYS natural antioxidants including:
- Vitamin E (tocopherols)
- Polyphenols
- Phytosterols
• Results in colorless, odorless, flavorless oil with no nutritional value
"Seed oils are chemically processed, which may include cleaning, pressing, bleaching, deodorizing, refining and, in some cases, adding a chemical solvent hexane for oil extraction. The processing of these oils strips the seeds of their nutrients and could potentially add harmful ingredients."
→ Read Cleveland Clinic ArticleChemical Bleaching Process:
Bleaching involves:
• Mixing oil with bleaching clay or chemical agents
• Removes color, chlorophyll, residual soap, trace metals
• Complex chemical and physical reactions that alter the oil
• Further removes any remaining beneficial compounds
→ Read Technical DocumentationContrast: Cold-Pressed Oils
Cold-pressed (mechanical extraction) oils:
• No chemicals used
• No high heat applied
• Retain natural vitamins, antioxidants, minerals
• Have natural color, flavor, and aroma
• Contain intact vitamin E and polyphenols
• More expensive due to lower yield and gentle process
→ Read Penn State DocumentationScientific consensus says omega-6 fatty acids don't cause inflammation. But there's a competing hypothesis about what happens when these oils are oxidized through processing and cooking.
Published in Open Heart (BMJ). Argues that:
• Linoleic acid (omega-6) promotes oxidative stress
• Creates oxidized LDL particles
• Oxidized linoleic acid metabolites (9-HODE, 13-HODE) are highly inflammatory
• These compounds are 20-100x higher in patients with atherosclerosis
• Industrial seed oils are the main dietary source
→ Read StudyCounter-Evidence:
Mainstream nutrition science maintains:
• Linoleic acid itself doesn't cause inflammation in controlled studies
• The issue is ultra-processed foods and high-heat cooking
• Seed oils in moderation as part of balanced diet are fine
• Problem is context (deep frying, processed foods) not the oils themselves
What Qualifies as Evidence:
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✓ Systematic reviews and meta-analyses
✓ Government documents and regulatory agency reports
✓ Industry technical documentation (for process descriptions)
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Last updated: December 2024