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A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and powders can contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic metals, including lead – although not all experts agree on how dangerous they are.
Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein products and found more than three contained more lead per serving than Outlet experts consider safe for one day. Some had more than 10 times what other health professionals consider a safe daily income, according to a report published this week.
“We recommend the daily use of many protein powders, because many have high levels of heavy metals and none are needed to hit your protein goals,” said Tunde Ainkinle, a chemical and safety researcher for Consumer Reports.
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Plant-based products – especially those made with pea protein – were the worst offenders, averaging nine times more than milk- and beef-based products. Investigations include prepared shakes and powders intended for mixing into smoothies.
Dietitians warn many Americans are already eating more protein than needed. (Stock)
Some single jobs contain between 400% and 1,600% of consumers’ Consumer Reports’ recommended daily lead limit, or 4 to 16 times higher than it considers safe. For those who were a little lower, experts recommend reducing the time limit to once a week.
Some also contain cadmium comparable to arsenic, with levels of cadmium in some cases higher than some public health authorities consider harmful daily exposure.
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Both milk-based powders have a low income, the investigation found, although many are still enough for consumer experts to be enough for daily use. Earnings rates for faith-based products were about half that of plant-based products on average. Most fall under Denusandam’s consumer reports ‘every day, or some pass, and experts say this was safe to finish “occasionally.”
Most of those who claimed it was the best choice for daily use were whey, made using whey, which is a byproduct of the cheese making process.
Poltein Powders and Shunge are very popular among fitness enthusiasts and athletes. (Stock)
There is no technically safe lead level, the report noted, but the greatest risk comes from repeated or continuous exposure, especially in high blood vessels, and is especially dangerous for children, pregnant women and older adults.
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“There is no reason to panic if you use any of the products we tested, or if you take protein supplements regularly,” the report noted. “Many of these pounds are very good to have from time to time, and even those with very high levels of income are under the pressure necessary to quickly injure.”
It continued, “which said, because most people don’t actually need protein supplements – nutritionists say the average American already has the opportunity to get more help.”
The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for protein is 46 grams per day for women and 56 grams for men. Highly active people may need about twice that amount, but experts say most people can easily meet their needs through diet alone — despite the recent craze for muscle building.
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“The average adult doesn’t need protein supplements to hit their daily allowance,” says Lisa Moskovitz, a registered dietitian and founder of a nutrition group in Manhattan. “However, at the time of the protein diet the trend is so visible and therefore it seems important to eat enough, many of my clients include more protein powders than before.”
Health experts recommend protein-forward in whole foods before supplements. (Stock)
If you’re looking for a protein supplement, moskovitz recommends options made with whey, not only because of the low levels of lead but also because whey absorbs energy and is used by the body.
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Still, he and other experts say the alarm system can fail.
Dr. Andrea Uthando, a biomedical scientist based in Pennsylvania, conducted this investigation, “noting that the levels of lead identified are measured in certain parts of millions of people and remain below the limits of daily exposure observed.
Moskovitz said the test was based on highly conservative and controversial parameters. ” However, he advised that he chooses the types of products that have been tested for the third time and show low levels of lead.
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Long-term lead exposure can damage the brain and heart, he noted, while short-term symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, headaches and fatigue.
Health experts urge consumers to choose well-tested third-party supplements. (Stock)
Heavy metals occur naturally in nature, he added, and everyday foods such as spices, dried fruits, rice and certain vegetables can contain trace amounts that enter the soil and water.
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“The FDA doesn’t regulate supplements before they hit the market,” Moskovitz told Fox News Digital. “It is for that reason that it is always advised to be alert, aware and consult a professional if you are not sure whether the product is safe or not.”
