Does calcium citrate and calcium carbonate have as much lead as calcium supplements derived from dolomite and animal bone?
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Wow, wasn’t that an amazing story? And just so incredibly sad.
Here’s the pregnancy video I mentioned: Should Pregnant Women Take Calcium Supplements to Lower Lead Levels? (
Even if supplements had no contamination, check out my videos Are Calcium Supplements Safe? ( and Are Calcium Supplements Effective? (
What about dairy sources of calcium? See Is Milk Good for Our Bones? (
Tons more lead videos here (
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