It is well documented that the developing central nervous system (CNS) of a child is much more likely than an adult to be injured from exposure to certain toxins. In addition, the rapidly developing skeletal system of children is more likely to accumulate certain toxins (heavy metals).”

“Gastrointestinal absorption of toxins may be different than that of an adult under similar circumstances. Finally, there are simply physical differences in the physiologic function of children that place them at increased risk for absorption of toxins (surface area to volume differences, increased respiratory rates, etc.).”
— Thomas J. Ferguson, MD., Ph.D., Medical Director of Employee Health Services University of California, Davis