Lead in Vitamins

I’m sure you have heard the big hu-bub about the lead in toys and maybe you have heard about the lead in lipstick and some other cosmetics (and not just by the cheap brands either). Have you heard about lead in vitamins?

Yep, lead in vitamins. Even trusted national brands have been found to have lead in them. Lead doesn’t leave your body when you ingest it. It builds up and becomes even more dangerous over time. The FDA is not overly concerned because they say these vitamins are all at “acceptable levels” but that is something I can’t agree with.

Originally the FDA had a post on their website listing the results.  They have since pulled it off and the information cannot be found on their website.  The government found lead in all but four of their samples (and they sampled over 300 vitamins!).

You can read a summary of the research at this blog: http://www.thedailygreen.com/environmental-news/latest/lead-vitamins-082803

I love being part of a company where you can trust they are putting products out iwith integrity. If they can’t get the pure raw ingredient they hold the product until they can. I actually had to wait six months for a particular supplement because they didn’t have the quality they needed. I don’t mind waiting if it means what I am putting in my body is ALWAYS SAFE.

So start by considering what you put in your body (and your children’s bodies). If you need a hand with good vitamins, contact me through my e-mail keithdonnacopeland@sbcglobal.net and I would be happy to lend you a hand navigating the field of nutritional supplements.

Donna Copeland is an Independent Shaklee Distributor who is paid by Shaklee for purchases made through her or her website.  You can find more information at: www.DonnaCopeland.MyShaklee.com