Fluoride and Pineal Gland
Dariusz Chlubek, Maciej Sikora
Abstract
The pineal gland is an endocrine gland whose main function is the biosynthesis and secretion of melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating circadian rhythms, e.g., the sleep/wake cycle. 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. Both the calcification and accumulation of fluoride may result in melatonin deficiency.
Topics & Concepts
Pineal glandFluorideEndocrinologyInternal medicineMelatoninCircadian rhythmEndocrine glandEndocrine systemSecretionHormoneChemistryBiologyMedicineInorganic chemistryFluoride Effects and Removal