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Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

  • Written by C. Michael White, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut
imageIf consumed in high doses, lead and other heavy metals have serious, well-documented health risks.whitebalance.space/E+ via Getty Images

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily.

A new study by Consumer Reports,...

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