Like all supplements, protein powders aren’t regulated by the FDA so they may contain contaminants. Here’s what the research says about potential health risks and how to choose the best products.
, have been found to contain heavy metals, which is why plant products can contain them. Organic powders, however, had 40 percent less BPA than non-organic samples. The reason for this discrepancy was not determined., the Food and Drug Administration leaves it up to manufacturers to evaluate the safety and labeling of protein powders.
However, contaminants like heavy metals can build up in our cells in a process called bioaccumulation causing problems to our nervous system, brain and heart, amongst other things. But we don’t have enough data to show that the amount of exposure that comes with typical protein powder usage over time is problematic.
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