Lead and cadmium, neither good for you, are found in high levels in protein powders. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency identified "plant-based, organic and chocolate-flavored products" as those with the highest amount, with 47% exceeding California's Proposition 65 safety thresholds for toxic metals.
Organic products, on…
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