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Researchers are now studying the effect of iron supplements given to pregnant mothers and newborns. The suspicion is that the recommended dose is too high. 
 
Studies on mice suggest that iron added to infant formula in too great an amount may be linked to later development of Parkinson's Disease. 
 
Excess iron is thought to cause oxidative stress, which affects brain chemicals in a way associated with the process of Parkinson's. 
 
Other studies have found that the level of iron recommended for pregnant women may be a potential cause of birth defects.

Iron Content in Formula and Parkinson's Disease

Ivanhoe - 6/18/2006 11:55 PM

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A new study from the Buck Institute in Novato, Calif., reveals the high levels of iron in infant formula may be linked to the development of Parkinson's disease.
 
Research was conducted on neonatal mice. Beginning at the age of 10 days, the mice were orally given iron equaling the amount in human infant formula each day for one week. This period of time is the same as one year in a human's life
 
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