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Two-thirds of popular protein powders contaminated with unsafe lead levels

A recent investigation by Consumer Reports (CR) has revealed that over two-thirds of popular protein powders sold in the U.S. contain unsafe levels of lead. The study, which tested 23 different products, found that some powders had up to ten times the daily safe limit for lead, with plant-based options being particularly contaminated. CR's experts advise against daily consumption of most protein powders due to these heavy metal risks. AI

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Two-thirds of popular protein powders contaminated with unsafe lead levels

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Eva Roytburg ·

    The protein craze is heavy metal, literally: bombshell investigation finds unsafe lead amounts in two-thirds of top powders for sale

    Paris Martineau said Consumer Reports found “concerning levels” of heavy metals in a 2010 investigation, but the risks have been growing ever since.