Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

The Truth About Cacao: What Research Actually Shows! | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #388


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In this highly anticipated annual episode, Dr. G delivers the 2025 Heal Thy Self Cacao Product Review. After weeks of testing, lab document requests, and direct communication with brands, Dr. G exposes the shocking truth about your favorite cacao products.


Not all cacao is created equal. Some brands are loaded with heavy metals like lead and cadmium. Others are contaminated with mold and mycotoxins. And some companies won't even respond to basic safety questions about what's actually in their products.


Dr. G breaks down:

  • Why even organic cacao can exceed safe heavy metal levels
  • The brands that completely ignored transparency requests (red flag!)
  • Which companies provided full certificates of analysis and passed with flying colors
  • How mycotoxins from improperly stored cacao beans can cause liver toxicity and immune suppression
  • The difference between fermented, raw, and roasted cacao and why it matters
  • His complete transparency protocol: what questions every cacao company should answer.

  • This isn't just about flavor; it's about your long-term health. Cacao is medicine, but sourcing matters. Transparency is the new baseline for quality.


    From the brands that made the top tier to the ones you should avoid completely, this episode will change how you choose your cacao forever.


    #cacao #chocolate #wellness


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    Timestamps:

    00:00:00 - 2025 Cacao Review Introduction

    00:03:00 - The Heavy Metal Problem in Cacao

    00:06:00 - Mycotoxins: The Hidden Danger

    00:09:00 - Our Transparency Protocol Explained

    00:12:00 - Brands That Didn't Respond (Avoid These)

    00:15:00 - Mid-Tier Brands: Incomplete Responses

    00:18:00 - TOP TIER: The Cleanest Cacao Brands

    00:22:00 - Pending Brands & Final Thoughts

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