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FDA Survey Reveals Lead in Many Vitamins
By Terri Hall-Jackson, Care2 contributing writer
News regarding the presence of lead in certain paints and, frighteningly, in a number of recalled toys and imported candies has been widespread, and is something many of us are aware of. However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has revealed another surprising source of lead exposure–women’s and children’s vitamins.
In survey data released by the FDA in August 2008, of the 324 multivitamin-mineral products available over the internet tested, only four vitamins failed to show the presence of lead. All others contained trace amounts which, according to the FDA, are not dangerous. As a consumer, however, it’s important to know that lead is a heavy metal that builds up in our systems. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) urges parents to prevent lead exposure to children by identifying, controlling and removing hazards safely.
Lead is known to cause permanent brain damage, lower IQ, and is linked to a number of problems around learning and behavior, as well as other aspects of development. Especially vulnerable to lead exposure are fetuses and children under the age of 6.
To determine if you or your child has an elevated lead level, a blood lead test is required. However, the blood test is not definitive; according to the CDC, most kids with elevated blood lead levels have no symptoms. The best cure is preventing exposure.
For more information, the CDC has information on Childhood Lead Exposure and a complete list of vitamins and the results of the FDA Survey.
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I would also check out the food you buy. The one's laced with spermicides, chemicals and pesticides that are there because ex employees of Monsanto work for the FDA now.
The same that are trying to ban Vitamins and scare you all into believing this crapp.
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I will have to say I agree w/Sue.W look at all the meds now a days the side affects are worsethen the ailment,children looking older then they are from all of the growth hormones that has been placed in our foods we eat,the FDA doesnt have our best intrests at heart at all....
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Shaklee has a great line of vitamins and supplements and they test for lead in all of their raw materials!
Click here for more information or to order:
http://www.shaklee.net/shannon/prodNutVitaLeaHome
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I read the article and understood it Lyn. The FDA is trying to scare you into NOT giving or taking vitamins. Period!
The FDA is a rotating staff of psychiatrists who have stocks and shares in big pharma - the ones who make money when you are sick!
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I don't think Sue w. is reading the article correctly. The FDA is allowing vitamin companies sell vitamins with lead in them, thereby, looking the other way and saying lead in our system is, poisoning us and our children is ok with them.
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Amen Sue W.!! The FDA is not on our side, plain and simply ~
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I find it difficult to dismiss as merely a paranoid delusion to feel the decline of intelligence within the U.S. populous is being intentionally implemented instead of addressed and rectified, when, on the linked CDC list of supplements, the one with the most toxic lead content is the one intended for babies and lactating mothers.
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