Protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead

[Paco Dennis]

Something I didn't know, and will avoid them in the future.

Much has changed since Consumer Reports first tested protein powders and shakes. Over the past 15 years, Americans’ obsession with protein has transformed what had been a niche product into the centerpiece of a multibillion-dollar wellness craze, driving booming supplement sales and spawning a new crop of protein-fortified foods that now saturate supermarket shelves and social media feeds.

Yet for all the industry’s growth and rebranding, one thing hasn’t changed: Protein powders still carry troubling levels of toxic heavy metals, according to a new Consumer Reports investigation. Our latest tests of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands found that heavy metal contamination has become even more common among protein products, raising concerns that the risks are growing right alongside the industry itself.

For more than two-thirds of the products we analyzed, a single serving contained more lead than CR’s food safety experts say is safe to consume in a day—some by more than 10 times.

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

 

[Babs2u]

Something I didn't know, and will avoid them in the future.

Much has changed since Consumer Reports first tested protein powders and shakes. Over the past 15 years, Americans’ obsession with protein has transformed what had been a niche product into the centerpiece of a multibillion-dollar wellness craze, driving booming supplement sales and spawning a new crop of protein-fortified foods that now saturate supermarket shelves and social media feeds.

Yet for all the industry’s growth and rebranding, one thing hasn’t changed: Protein powders still carry troubling levels of toxic heavy metals, according to a new Consumer Reports investigation. Our latest tests of 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands found that heavy metal contamination has become even more common among protein products, raising concerns that the risks are growing right alongside the industry itself.

For more than two-thirds of the products we analyzed, a single serving contained more lead than CR’s food safety experts say is safe to consume in a day—some by more than 10 times.

Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports

Speaking of lead, until today I had been adding cinnamon to my morning oatmeal. I now see my cinnamon is on the list of those containing lead.

 

[QuietByNature]

Not all protein powders are created equally.
Plant based are the ones to mainly watch out for.
Thankfully the one I use is listed under Better Choices for Daily Consumption.
Moderation is the key

 

[Oldeagle66]

This reminds of those cheesy tv commercials with the model looking actors trying to convince people it's healthy. I've worked in chemical factories before and wouldn't put those in my body.

 

[OneEyedDiva]

My late DIL used to have me pick up protein shakes for her from Costco. Why do these dangerous products continue to be allowed on store shelves?!