Is chocolate bad for a G6PD baby?
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According to the Newborn Screening Reference Center, G6PD deficient patients can generally eat chocolates, with the important exception of those coated with or containing fava beans. This offers a ray of hope for parents wondering, 'is chocolate bad for a G6PD baby?' but emphasizes the critical need for label vigilance to avoid triggers that can cause a hemolytic episode.
