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My daughter just got tested for lead and it came back high. is it true that i can give her stuff rich in calcium, iron and vitamin c to help lower it?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

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Yes: It is important to try to find the source of lead to minimize further exposure. Vit. C, calcium & iron can help, as can vitamin d, zinc & selenium. I also advise pectaclear, which has modified citrus pectin & alginate & is proven to safely lower lead levels. See http://www.Lead.Org.Au/fs/fact_sheet-nutrients_that_reduce_lead_poisoning_june_2010.Pdf & http://www.Econugenics.Com/p-70-pectaclear.Aspx.

Answered 12/10/2013

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My daughter just got tested for lead and it came back high. is it true that i can give her stuff rich in calcium, iron and vitamin c to help lower it?

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