Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe lead levels, Consumer Reports study finds

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – A new Consumer Reports study found that some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead.

The study tested 23 protein powders and shakes and found that more than two-thirds of the products contained more lead in a single serving than experts consider safe to consume daily.

Ashley Wilmeth, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Texas Tech, says protein supplements should not be the primary source of daily protein intake…

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