The majority of protein powders may contain alarming amounts of lead and cadmium, per investigation
The study found that 77% of plant-based protein powders tested over Prop 65 thresholds for lead. 79% of organic protein powders tested over thresholds for lead, while 65% of chocolate protein powders tested over thresholds.
Protein Powders Contain Lead and Cadmium, Study Finds—And the Most Toxic Will Shock You
M any people incorporate protein powder into their diet for muscle growth and recovery benefits. Additionally, some may utilize protein powder as a weight-loss aid. However, a new
New study says lead, other heavy metals found in many protein powders
Nearly half of the protein powders tested by the CleanLabel Project contained dangerous levels of heavy metals, such as arsenic and mercury.
Unsafe Levels of Lead and Cadmium Found in 47% of Protein Powders Tested—Here's How to Minimize Your Exposure
You may want to reconsider your daily protein smoothie habit. If you're using protein powder as part of a high protein diet, you may want to review your usage. New research from the Clean Label Project found disturbing—and unsafe—levels of lead and cadmium in nearly half of the most popular protein powder products on the market.
New Report Finds Lead and Cadmium in Protein Powders. How Much Should You Worry?
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer A new report found higher-than-acceptable levels of the harmful metals cadmium and lead in many protein powders.Organic, plant-based, and chocolate-flavored protein powders had the highest levels of contamination.
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Heavy Metals in Protein Powders May Pose Safety Risk
Plant-based, organic, and chocolate protein powders contained the highest amounts of lead, according to a recent analysis.
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The Protein of the Future Might Be Made Out of Air
Plant-based meat companies like Beyond Meat have made plays to replace burgers, brands have explored protein powder made from insects, and efforts to develop lab-grown meat have faced backlash.
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Scientists Just Found Lead And Cadmium In Popular Protein Powders: Find Out If Your Fave Brand Is Safe
Protein powder is a popular option for anyone looking to hit their macros or crush their gym goals. But a new report suggests that many of these products could contain dangerous levels of heavy ...
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Would you drink booze-flavored protein shakes? Fitness brand launches Southern Comfort cocktail powders
Myprotein, an online sports nutrition brand, has just teamed up with Southern Comfort to launch a pair of protein powders that taste like whiskey cocktails — hold the whiskey. Not that you ...