Scientists for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention found hints of perchlorate, a chemical used in rocket fuel, in powered baby formula. The largest amount of the chemical was found in formula's developed from cow's milk.
Although the chemical can occur naturally, it was been linked "defense and aerospace sites." Perchlorate has also been found in the drinking water supply of numerous cities
Health problems are yet to be found during the testing of the chemical; however, too much of the chemical can cause thyroid issues, which affect the metabolism. It also can cause harm to the development of the fetus and the baby's brain.
The height and weight of the baby and how much formula is actually consumed determines the risk brought by the chemical.
Despite the effects, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has not recommend the alteration of eating habits because of the chemical.
According to Comcast.net news, the researchers are not releasing which exact brands of baby formula contained traces of perchlorate.
Source: http://www.comcast.net/articles/news-health/20090406/Baby.Formula.Perchlorate
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