Flouride [sic] levels in the products were often not as described Baby formula with inaccurate or misleading labels is being sold to parents in the UAE, dentists have found. An investigation into fluoride levels in the products found that in some cases, up to 10 times more fluoride was in the formula than was claimed […]
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Newby Teas Contain Least Amount of Fluoride per Cup, Independent Study by Eurofins Lab Reveals
Laboratory Testing on a Wide Range of Premium Tea Brands Revealed Dangerous High Levels of Fluoride The tea plant (Camellia Sinensis) extracts fluoride from the soil which accumulates in its leaves. Matured tea leaves absorb the most fluoride. It is essential to use the first or second flush teas only. As the tea leaf matures over the […]
Evaluation of fluoride levels in bottled water and their contribution to health and teeth problems in the United Arab Emirates.
Abstract Fluoride is needed for better health, yet if ingested at higher levels it may lead to health problems. Fluoride can be obtained from different sources, with drinking water being a major contributor. In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bottled water is the major source for drinking. The aim of this research is to measure […]
Abu Dhabi fluorides plant eyes demand from Gulf aluminium smelters
The Gulf’s first aluminium fluoride plant in Abu Dhabi is aiming to tap growing demand from smelters in the region, its chief executive said on Tuesday… Commercial production has begun at the 1.5 billion dirham ($410 million) newly-built facility run by Gulf Fluor, a family-owned private firm. Gulf Fluor will produce 60,000 tonnes per annum […]
Over 60% of Dubai students have unhealthy teeth, gums
Dubai: The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) today announced the results of the dental survey that provides details of the oral hygiene status of Dubai school children. The survey was conducted across 47 government and private schools in Dubai using dental mobile screening buses. As part of the survey, 5,617 students in the age group of […]
EMAL and Fluorsid ‘seal the deal’ for aluminium fluoride
On 25 September, Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) signed a contract for the provision of aluminium fluoride (AlF3) with the Italian-based company Fluorsid. The contract extends the existing relationship between the two companies and ensures the future supply of a crucial element in the aluminium making process to EMAL. The contract – worth US$93m over three years […]
Dubai: Al Ain Mineral Water launches Water+ with added calcium and fluoride specifically for children under 13
Al Ain Mineral Water Company (P.J.S.C.), the 100 per cent owned and operated entity of Abu Dhabi-based AGTHIA Group P.J.S.C, today announced the launch of Al Ain Water+, a specially formulated enhanced water for children aged between 4-13 years – at a media event held at Café Ceramique, Dubai. The introduction of its new Water+ […]