We Tested Prenatal Supplements to See What's in Them--Here's What We Found
Thursday, January 11, 2024
We Tested Prenatal Supplements to See What's in Them--Here's What We Found
Many pregnant people take prenatal vitamins to promote healthy pregnancies and babies. But these widely used supplements are not subject to the same scrutiny for safety and labeling as prescription drugs. For a new report, we looked at whether some prenatal supplements contain harmful substances, such as heavy metals, and whether their product labels were accurate. GAO's Karen Howard tells us more.
