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Ashley Zeilenga, DO

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March 28, 2023
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Limit dark chocolate consumption in pregnancy to avoid excess heavy metals

Consumer Reports in December warned of high levels of lead and cadmium in certain dark chocolate bar brands. These heavy metals, even in small concentrations, can have adverse consequences for pregnant people and developing fetuses.