Everyone is talking about the lead cadmium in chocolate study that is being published EVERYWHERE. This is the least of my concerns when it comes to sources of heavy metals and known health disrupters that are approved for use across the food supply, personal care and household items. I explain why in the video. What do you think? #chocolatelover #chocolate #foodsafety #cneprogram #everychoicecounts #culinarynutrition #prevention | Meghan Telpner

Tales from the Periodic Table: Cadmium

Heavy metal toxicity, resulting from exposure to metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic, can adversely affect the heart in several ways: Impaired cardiac function: Heavy metals can interfere with the normal functioning of the heart by disrupting the electrical conduction system and affecting the contractility of cardiac muscles. This can lead to irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias) and reduced pumping efficiency. Inflammation and oxidative stress: Heavy metals can induce inflammation and

Health effects of cadmium (toxicity and biological functions) #cadmium #heavymetals | About health and science in simple words