Heavy Metal Test ResultsUpdated 6 hours ago
We understand you are concerned because of the way the lab data is presented by Lead Safe Mama - it looks alarming - and as moms ourselves, safety, especially during such an important time in life, is something we value as much as you do. The hard part is, this topic is complicated, it’s not black and white. We believe that knowledge and understanding is key to making the best decisions for you, which is why we always share the information we have with you around our product ingredients, our third party testing results, and the nuances in testing.
Let’s break it down: parts per billion (PPB) is not helpful when you have a known serving size - especially an exceptionally small serving size like ours. The daily serving of our prenatal multivitamin is less than 8 grams, around five blueberries to put the size into perspective. Her testing may not be accurate because of the at home collection kit method which can lead to mistakes and has been criticized by experts. Overall, we question the results because they are inconsistent with the independent, 3rd party testing we do through ISO-certified laboratories where samples are sent directly from our NSF-certified, GMP facility. See the third-party test results for our current selling lots here.
If her results are correct, then here is what they would equate to per daily serving of our product:
Note: California Proposition 65 (Prop 65) establishes limits on chemical exposure that are far stricter than federal and even all other global guidelines, applying safety factors 1,000 times lower than the level at which no adverse effects have been observed.
To put this into context, here are a few examples of heavy metal levels in common foods:.png)
We have always tested every single lot of our product through independent, 3rd party labs and published those results and we always will. Here is more information for you to review below that may help you make a decision that is right for you:
- For a deeper dive: FullWell Blog Post Link: Understanding Heavy Metals in Food and Supplements
- For another expert opinion: @EnvironmentalToxnsNerd Instagram Post