Consuming dark chocolate can have severe effects for contain increasing number of people who observe dark chocolate as a healthy treat. It reduces heart disease, improves brain function, and is a powerful source of antioxidants. It has several health benefits which make consumers prefer dark chocolate over other confectioneries. Recent studies by Consumer Reports have found that dark chocolate has the presence of harmful heavy metals such as lead and cadmium, which can result in various health risks upon consumption. Heavy metals like lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and others are released into the environment by pollution, traffic, mining, industrial waste, … Continue reading The Dark Side of Dark Chocolate: Harmful Heavy Metals