WASHINGTON (SBG) – Millions of moms-to-be take a prenatal vitamin every day. Their labels say things like “satisfaction guarantee,” “quality assured,” and “for a healthy pregnancy.” But we found out – what’s not on the label may be lead, a heavy metal, which the CDC and World Health Organization say can be hazardous to a developing baby…
The Spotlight on America team partnered with Ellipse Analytics, which tested more than 220 brands. A separate, independent lab, Eurofins, confirmed what Ellipse found.
Results were across the board, with lead levels in one serving of a prenatal vitamin ranging from just trace amounts to 15 times what the FDA recommends as a limit in apple juice.
Leading health organizations have set varying standards for daily exposure to lead, including from drinking water, food, and things like paint and jewelry. Because lead accumulates in your body, scientists say less is best.
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