Do you add protein powder to your smoothies?
A scoop of protein powder might seem like a convenient way to boost your protein intake. But…
Not all protein powder is created equal.
Harvard Health states…
A protein powder is a dietary supplement. The FDA leaves it up to manufacturers to evaluate the safety and labeling of products. So, there’s no way to know if a protein powder contains what manufacturers claim…
Earlier this year, a nonprofit group called the Clean Label Project released a report about toxins in protein powders. Researchers screened 134 products for 130 types of toxins and found that many protein powders contained heavy metals (lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury), bisphenol-A (BPA, which is used to make plastic), pesticides, or other contaminants with links to cancer and other health conditions. Some toxins were present in significant quantities. For example, one protein powder contained 25 times the allowed limit of BPA.
How alarming is that? Once again, with good intention, we can be doing great harm, and supporting the “wrong” thing. The good news? We are solutions focused!
Find our tips on choosing a better protein powder in The Wellness Intelligence Collective.
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