Toxic element contaminations of prenatal vitamins.

ABSTRACT: The detrimental effects of gestational and lactational exposure to adverse chemical agents are gathering increasing attention. In our study, the presence of toxic heavy metals in several prenatal vitamins from six brands available in supermarkets and pharmacies was measured using ICP mass spectrometry. Several toxic heavy metals were detected, some at levels that could have potential toxicity to the fetus and the mother as well. Previous studies have also detected toxic heavy metals in prenatal and other vitamins. One of the reasons for toxic heavy metals in "natural vitamins" sold to consumers is that they are produced from naturally grown material and not synthesized. They are likely exposed to the heavy metals from the ground that they are grown in and there has not been any significant

SUBMITTER: Zhang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10874124 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature