75 percent had measurable levels of lead.Department of Agriculture are twice as likely to contain high levels of heavy metals as non-organic protein powders, the study found other surprising statistics about plant-based protein powders. In addition to finding that the products certified organic by the U.S.
According to the research report released today, of the 134 products tested, 53 were found to have “substantially elevated” levels of the following heavy metals. The specific products tested in the Clean Label study are ranked the top sellers, according to statistics from Nielsen and the best-seller list. One contained more than 25 times the allowed level of BPA in just one serving. Of the 134 tested powders, 28 contained twice the regulatory limit of 3 micrograms of BPA. Results showed 55 percent of powders tested had measurable levels of BPA. In addition to heavy metals, the research project included testing for BPA, a known endocrine disruptor. Clean Label selected and purchased the powders from retail store shelves and from online sources. The 2018 study by the Denver-based Clean Label Project used the independent analytical chemistry laboratory Ellipse Analytics to test the animal- and plant-based protein powders.
Healthy eating enthusiasts may want to reconsider their protein powder choices in light of a new study that shows 40 percent of 134 brands tested have elevated levels of heavy metals, with certified organic products twice as likely to contain heavy metals as non-organic powders.
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