Consumer Reports finds ‘Concerning’ Level of Heavy Metals in Chocolate Products

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• Consumer Reports, a US-based non-profit consumer group, has detected a “concerning” amount of lead and cadmium in a third of chocolate products it tested recently.

What are the impacts of heavy metals on health?

• Heavy metal exposure can also lead to kidney damage, reproductive toxicity, respiratory problems, liver damage, anemia, and cancer.
• Exposure to heavy metals can also have serious psychological effects, such as depression, anxiety, and irritability.
• Lower IQ scores and cognitive deficits have been linked to exposure, particularly in children and pregnant women. 
• Studies have also associated heavy metal exposure with lowered attention span and increased impulsivity

News Source: livemint

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