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Digest Katie Allison Granju <[log in to unmask]>
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Tue, 28 Apr 1998 17:03:03 -0400
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newman wrote:
>
> I would stay miles and miles away from them.  Why market something
> which may cause side effects?  Adding the DHA to formula is not as
> easy as take a bit and mix.  The stuff can be toxic in large amounts.
> On the other hand, it is not well absorbed from formula as it is from
> breastmilk (cf iron, zinc etc).  The company will just use this
> information to market formula and you will be helping them.
>
> Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC


jack et al:

i was somehow unclear. i have *NO* intention of assisting this company
in any way. i just found their approach curious and wanted some opinions
on what they are up to.

katie allison granju  (typing one handed while nursing baby elliot...)
knoxville, TN

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