More Danger Found In Formula
Perchlorate, a chemical found in fireworks has been found in baby formula. The chemical, according the the source:
Perchlorate is both a naturally occurring and manmade chemical, but in the U.S. most is used as an ingredient in fireworks and rocket fuel. Other forms of perchlorate are used in a variety of products including road flairs, explosives and car air bags.
The chemical is believed to disrupt thyroid function which in turn affects metabolism, growth and development in children. Thyroid damage in fetuses and infants may lead to a host of health conditions including mental retardation, hearing, speech and motor problems.
In adults, exposure to perchlorate may cause cancer, anxiety, fatigue, depression, hair loss, unexplained weight gain, and decreased libido.
The chemical is also found in the drinking water of at least 35 states.
The EPA is under pressure to regulate the chemical, but they are waiting until the National Academy of Sciences have studied that matter.
From another website on the matter:
The CDC researchers found the highest levels of perchlorate were in baby formulas derived from cow’s milk, they also looked at soy-based formulas, as well as formulas from lactose-free cow’s milk and synthetic amino acids.
The study does not point out which brands were tested, but says each one contained detectable levels – neither does it deal with the impact traces of perchlorate can have on human health. It is suggested that some factors could offset the chemical, including the presence of iodine and a baby’s weight and formula consumption may also influence the risk.
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