Pregnant women who take high levels of daily calcium supplements show a marked reduction in lead levels in their blood, suggesting calcium could play a critical role in reducing fetal and infant exposure. A new study at the University of Michigan shows that women who take 1,200 milligrams of calcium daily have up to a 31 percent reduction in lead levels.
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Friday, September 12, 2008
Calcium during pregnancy reduces harmful blood lead levels
Posted by Willow at 4:24 pm
Labels: calcium, lead levels, mineral supplements, pregnant mothers
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