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The Effects of Exercise on Fluorosis: A Comprehensive Multisystem Review.

Fengge Han1, Xiaohui Li2, Sheraz Ahmad2

  • 1Physical Education Department, Xinzhou Normal University, Xinzhou 034000, China.

Veterinary Sciences
|May 26, 2026
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Summary

Regular exercise may mitigate harm from fluorosis, a condition caused by excess fluoride. Moderate exercise in animals reduced organ damage by activating antioxidant pathways and reducing inflammation, though human data is limited.

Keywords:
animal modelsfluorosislivestock healthmulti-organ toxicityoxidative stressphysical exercise

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Published on: March 29, 2018

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Toxicology
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Fluorosis, resulting from chronic excessive fluoride intake, severely impacts livestock health and global agricultural output.
  • Existing research highlights negative associations between fluoride exposure and human cognitive function, muscle strength, and exercise tolerance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize evidence on the protective effects of exercise against fluorosis.
  • To integrate findings from human studies and animal experiments to assess exercise's modulatory role.

Main Methods:

  • Systematic review of human studies and animal experimental models investigating fluorosis and exercise.
  • Analysis of exercise's influence on fluoride pharmacokinetics and its impact on fluoride-induced organ damage.
  • Examination of molecular mechanisms, including antioxidant pathways, inflammatory responses, and bone remodeling signaling.

Main Results:

  • Human studies suggest fluoride exposure negatively affects cognitive and physical functions, with exercise influencing fluoride levels based on intensity.
  • Animal studies consistently show moderate-intensity exercise attenuates multi-organ damage from fluorosis via Nrf2/ARE pathway activation, BMP/Smad and OPG/RANKL/RANK signaling modulation, and reduced inflammation.
  • Exercise preserved intestinal barrier integrity in animal models of fluorosis.

Conclusions:

  • Exercise demonstrates potential in mitigating fluorosis-induced multi-organ damage, particularly through antioxidant and anti-inflammatory mechanisms.
  • Significant heterogeneity in current fluorosis models necessitates standardization for reliable comparisons and clinical applications.
  • Further research is crucial to optimize models, identify molecular targets, and explore combined interventions for veterinary management of fluorosis.