Some dark chocolates contain heavy metals. Should you be concerned?
An 8 years study conducted by George Washington University researchers, their did that tests and evaluates health foods and supplements, found certain dark chocolates and cocoa products contain amounts of the heavy metals.
The study’s findings are not a reason to stop eating dark chocolate.
On the other hand Some studies suggest dark chocolate may lower the risk of heart disease and high blood pressure.
But small exposures to heavy metals, plus other exposures in an individual’s diet,
could amount to higher blood lead levels over time.
Houlihan, who was not involved in the study.
“We’d expect heightened risks for young children, pregnant women, and people who eat chocolate regularly, especially dark chocolate”
However, for healthy adults, Godebo’s risk analysis found little to worry about choosing to indulge in 1 ounce of dark chocolate now and again.
