Lead contamination in protein powders
Also which protein powders are good also please
Great Q. Our take is as follows: 1. When possible use natural FOOD sources of protein to increase protein intake to the desired level typically 1-1.2 Gm/Kg per day 2. If you HAVE to use artificial commercially available protein supplements, try to limit use to minimum reqd to supplement to reach above levels 3. There have been a bunch of published reports of LEAD in protein powders. We are carefully tracking those 4. When it comes to comparing protein powders (or comparing other commercial products in the US) Renu and I often look toward the non-biased CONSUMER REPORTS publication 5. I am attaching a wonderful article published last year by CR that addresses the LEAD concern in detail and compares various protein powders and shakes. Please take the time to review. Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead Also, a related CR article on the best ones within the supplements: Best Chocolate and Vanilla Protein Powders and Shakes, Based on CR’s Lead Testing