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We Tested Prenatal Supplements to See What's in Them--Here's What We Found
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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…
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We Tested Prenatal Supplements to See What's in Them--Here's What We Found
Government Accountability Office (GAO) Podcast: Watchdog Report
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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…
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continue reading
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