Plant-based, organic, and chocolate protein powders contained the highest amounts of lead, according to a recent analysis.

A new report from the Clean Label Project took a look at the protein powder industry to see exactly what ingredients are included. The results showed t

Lead and cadmium were found in a majority of the protein powders that were tested. There is no safe level of lead, which has been linked to developmental disorders and high blood pressure.

A total of 160 products from 70 of the top-selling brands, which represent 83% of the protein supplements market, were tested. Organic protein powders were found to contain three