Concerns raised over high levels of heavy metals in protein powders, leading to an investigation by the Texas Attorney General
Texas Attorney General Launches Investigation into Protein Powder Contaminants The Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton, has initiated an extensive investigation into protein powder manufacturers. This move follows troubling reports highlighting the presence of heavy metals in popular protein powders and instant shakes. About 15 years ago, Consumer Reports conducted a study that examined 15 different […]
Johnson & Johnson to compensate $40M to two ovarian cancer patients linked to its talcum powders
Jury Awards $40 Million in Johnson & Johnson Talc Case A jury in Los Angeles decided on Friday to award $40 million to two women, linking Johnson & Johnson’s talcum powder directly to their ovarian cancer diagnosis. In response, the healthcare giant announced plans to appeal both the liability verdict and the amount awarded. This […]
Plant-based protein powders have nine times the lead found in dairy alternatives.
Concerns Over Heavy Metals in Protein Powders A recent study has raised alarms about protein powders and shakes, suggesting they might contain harmful levels of toxic heavy metals, such as lead. Yet, there’s some disagreement among experts regarding the actual risks of these findings. Consumer Reports conducted tests on 23 well-known protein products and discovered […]
Caution to Gym Enthusiasts: Common Protein Powders Associated with High Lead Levels
Time to Rethink Protein Shakes? Hey gym friends, you might want to reconsider those protein shakes. Recent findings from Consumer Reports unveiled that protein powders have concerning levels of harmful heavy metals, including lead. An examination of 23 popular protein powders and ready-to-drink options showed that many had contamination. Alarmingly, over two-thirds of these products […]