Lead in Calcium Supplements.

[Guest guest]

I was recently made aware (by Kenny, AM) that Kirkman's has some articles on

lead in calcium supplements. This would be particularly dolomite and calcium

from shells. They claim that lead has been found at levels anywhere form .03

to 9ppm, which is getting quite significant. I started poking around, and it

seems like this is indeed a real issue.

I just did an order from NOW Foods, and talked to the sales rep. He claimed

that their IL manufacturing plant has to use Calif prop 65 standards (since

they sell here in CA). I asked for the details, and he told me that the limits

are 0.5 parts per million. That's certainly better than 9, but I still dont'

think it's great.

Anyone have any more information on this? I'm assuming this would this effect

calcium ascorbate too? Any ideas of manufacturers that have higher standards?

Thanks in advance,

Dave