by India Edwards It turns out, your protein powder might not be as healthy as you think. A new report from the Clean Label Project reveals that popular protein powders—especially plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored varieties—may contain high levels of lead and cadmium. The report highlights an alarming finding: Nearly half (47%) of the 160 products tested exceeded California’s Proposition 65 regulatory...
Tag: <span>protein powder</span>
Post
Dietary supplements and protein powders a ‘wild west’ of unregulated products
by Emily Hemendinger and Katie Suleta, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the...