Toxic heavy metals found in protein powders, shakes — avoid these products

High levels of lead have been found in protein powders. See which vegan, mass-gainer and whey products to avoid.

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.

Do we really need to rid our bodies of toxic metals? What to know about chelation therapy

Heavy metals are dangerous at high levels, but treatments that remove can also be risky and only benefit certain patients.
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Protein Poison? New Study Raises Alarm Bells

Data from Consumer Reports shows that many popular protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead and other heavy metals.

Protein powders, ground cinnamon products containing lead. 2025 update, brands to avoid

Protein powders, cinnamon products found to have high levels of lead. Here's a list of brands to avoid, according to the FDA and Consumer Reports.
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