What causes high lead levels in infants?

Lead is a heavy metal element. If the content of this element in a child's body is relatively high, it will cause great harm to the child's health. In daily life, many parents will find that their children have high lead levels in their bodies when giving them physical examinations. This is a very common phenomenon, and they are definitely concerned about the reasons. So, what is the reason for high lead levels in babies? Let’s take a look below.

First, fast food is extremely unhealthy, not only because these foods are often fried, but also because they contain additives, MSG, pigments and other substances. Strangely enough, many parents reward their children for good behavior by buying them unhealthy fast food.

Second, sports drinks. Just because of the word "sports", some parents think that this drink is healthy and that it can supplement potassium. In fact, the chemical sweeteners they contain are harmful. Drinking water is a smarter approach.

Third, artificially synthesized vitamins. Some vitamins for children are synthetic and often contain artificial colors and chemical sweeteners. Therefore, avoid buying cheap synthetic vitamins for children and choose products with guaranteed quality.

Fourth, carbonated drinks, which may cause diabetes and obesity, also contain phosphoric acid, which can damage teeth and cause osteoporosis. In addition, it is even more dangerous for children to drink carbonated drinks frequently because the chemical sweeteners they contain have been linked to poor learning ability and neurological disorders.

First, foods rich in vitamin C: Vitamin C combines with lead to form a water-insoluble substance that is excreted from the body with feces.

At least 150 mg of vitamin C should be consumed daily, and children with symptoms of lead poisoning should increase this to 200 mg. Vitamin C is widely found in fruits, vegetables and leaves of some plants. Sour fruits such as oranges, lemons, pomegranates,

Second, foods rich in protein and iron: Protein and iron can replace lead and combine with organic matter in tissues, accelerating lead metabolism. Foods containing high-quality protein include eggs, milk and lean meat. Green leafy vegetables and fruits rich in iron include spinach, celery, rapeseed, amaranth, shepherd's purse, tomato, citrus, peach, plum, apricot, pineapple and red dates.

Third, allicin: Allicin in garlic can combine with lead to form non-toxic compounds. In addition, pectin can inhibit the absorption of lead, and yogurt can stimulate gastrointestinal motility and reduce lead absorption, so it should be suitable for babies to eat more.