Assertion: fluoride | /r/CapableOf | inhibit enzyme
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text: It was known for years that fluorides inhibit enzymes by binding with essential cofactors such as magnesium, phosphates, etc.
text: Fluoride was first used to fight dental cavities in the 1940s, its effectiveness defended on two grounds: Fluoride inhibits enzymes that breed acid-producing oral bacteria whose acid eats away tooth enamel.