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Heavy Metals Found in Baby Food Linked to Autism and ADHD

Heavy Metals Found in Baby Food Linked to Autism and ADHD

A Congressional subcommittee in 2021 unveiled an alarming discovery about our baby foods. All the top brands of food for infants, according to the report, contain toxic heavy metals such as arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, and even lead. A large amount of the food we eat contains these trace metals, which are found in the soil, water, and even the air, as they are naturally occurring elements.

Despite that, this development is concerning because even small amounts of these metals can affect the development of an infant’s brain. Our personal injury law firm, the largest in the country that is led by women, can assist if your baby was harmed from these products.

How Do Heavy Metals Affect My Baby’s Development?

Unfortunately, since a baby’s brain and body are still growing, heavy metals affect babies at a significantly higher rate than adults. Since children are smaller, when these metals enter the body, it takes a significantly lower amount of metal to be ingested to have an impact on a baby’s development. New studies have linked the presence of heavy metals in baby food to an increased risk of developmental issues for children such as:

  • Autism
  • ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
  • Learning and Behavioral Issues

Repeated research has continued to reach the same conclusion regarding the toxicity of these heavy metals to an infant’s brain development. Unfortunately, no baby food is completely free of these substances and all of the top brands contain some amounts of these toxic metals

How Can I Protect My Baby?

As ongoing legal battles ensue regarding the removal or limitation of heavy metals in existing baby food products, there are a few things you can do today to help limit your child’s heavy metal intake as advised by the AAP (American Association for Pediatrics).

One solution is to feed your baby a variety of different foods, including homemade dishes. Avoiding fruit juice is also recommended as it may contain higher amounts of trace metals. Switching up the type of soft grain can have a greater impact for babies that can only eat soft foods. Increasing the amount of breastfeeding (especially for younger infants) is another strategy that can be used to limit heavy metal intake as long as it is not too demanding on the mother.

Reach Out Us If Your Child Has Been Affected by Autism and ADHD Due to Metals in Baby Food

If you have a child with autism or ADHD, and who was exposed to dangerously high levels of heavy metals in baby food, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact the resolute defective product attorneys at Jan Dils. If we do not recover for you, you owe us absolutely nothing. We only take a fee for our services if you win your lawsuit.

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