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Home/Current Affairs/Consumer Reports finds ‘Concerning’ Level of Heavy Metals in Chocolate Products

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

26 Oct 2023

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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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