Nearly half of 160 different protein powders recently tested by the nonprofit Clean Label Project exceeded California’s Proposition 65 strict safety thresholds for heavy metals like lead and ...

However, recent research from the Clean Label Project has raised concerns about the presence of heavy metals in protein powders. The study found that nearly half of the protein powders tested ...

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Jan. 10, 2025 -- Over-the-counter protein powders have levels of lead and heavy metals like cadmium that exceed government food safety regulations, according to a report issued by the Clean Label ...

Protein powder samples were then sent to an independent certified laboratory, which ran nearly 36,000 individual tests on 258 different contaminants, including heavy metals, bisphenols ...

A whopping 77% of plant-based protein powders exceeded California’s safety limits for toxic metals. If you’re thinking organic is safer, prepare for disappointment 79% of organic options ...