Your Protein Powder Could Contain Toxic Metals, Report Finds
Some of the most popular protein powders on the market may contain concerning levels of heavy metals, according to a new report from the Clean Label Project. Plant-based and organic products contained some of the highest amounts.
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.
Your Protein Powder May Contain Harmful Metals
Over-the-counter protein powders have levels of lead and heavy metals like cadmium that exceed government food safety regulations, according to a report issued by the Clean Label Project, a consumer safety nonprofit.
Lead and cadmium found in muscle-building protein powders, report says
Protein powders may contain high levels of lead and cadmium, with chocolate-flavored and plant-based products testing at the highest levels, a new report said.
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 highest concentrations of heavy metals were found in organic, plant-based, and these types of protein powders.