Dark chocolate, often praised for its health benefits, faces new scrutiny. A recent study of 72 cocoa products shows significant findings about heavy metal contamination. The results may prompt consumers to reconsider their chocolate choices, especially for certain groups. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
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August 01, 2024
Daily Health Fact
Key nutrient deficiencies linked to heart disease include magnesium, copper, and vitamin D, which are also associated with cardiovascular disease and hypertension. [1]
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Today, we cover heavy metals detected in organic dark chocolate, a new cardiovascular risk calculator leaving millions ineligible for cholesterol medication, exercises to alleviate pain from high heels, and more.

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Makai Allbert
Makai Allbert
Health Writer
Certain Dark Chocolates Contain High-Level Heavy Metals, Study Finds
Certain Dark Chocolates Contain High-Level Heavy Metals, Study Finds
By Sina McCullough
Dark chocolate, often praised for its health benefits, faces new scrutiny. A recent study of 72 cocoa products shows significant findings about heavy metal contamination. The results may prompt consumers to reconsider their chocolate choices, especially for certain groups.
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New Risk Calculator for Cardiovascular Disease Could Leave Millions Ineligible for Medication
New Risk Calculator for Cardiovascular Disease Could Leave Millions Ineligible for Medication
By A.C. Dahnke
A new cardiovascular risk calculator may make millions ineligible for vital blood pressure and cholesterol medications. Learn why this new tool, while more precise, could have unintended consequences for heart health.
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