Pozos-Guillén AJ, Retana-Álvarez OA

Language: Spanish
References: 10
Page: 70-72
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ABSTRACT

Objective: To evaluate fluoride concentration in fruit juices consumed in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Material and methods: Fluoride concentration of some products from two main national companies were evaluated. Samples were collected from different batches, flavors and container size for each product; with three samples per batch. The ion selective electrode method was used to determine fluoride concentration. Results: Fluoride concentrations from two companies ranged from 0.16 to 2.33 ppm. Fluoride levels of products from the two companies showed differences statistically significant (p ‹ 0.05). Conclusions: Thirty three percent of products evaluated had high fluoride levels above Mexican regulations (0.7 ppm) and could be an additional risk factor for developing dental fluorosis.

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