Protein consumption has become a fundamental factor in nutrition. An option to increase your consumption where carbohydrate-rich eating habits predominate is to rely on protein shakes and supplements. These supplements help meet daily protein requirements, although they may not be as healthy, according to a Consumer Reports report that highlights that some brands contain high levels of lead.
The Consumer Reports document raises a critical flaw in the regulation of these dietary supplements, which are widely popular under the concept of health and improving performance that is associated with protein consumption.
The critical point is that, according to researchers, the “supplement” classification does not meet the rigorous safety standards applied to traditional foods.
Lead levels are not compatible with “healthy” products
The review of supplements and shakes revealed high levels of lead in these products, so Associate Professor of Medicine and physician at Cambridge Health Alliance in Medford, Massachusetts, Dr. Rose Goldman, asks, “Why ingest unnecessary lead with protein powder?”
The specialist cited by Consumer Reports comments that this reality presents a contradiction in a product supposedly to improve health that, in reality, introduces a dangerous neurotoxin into the body on a daily and cumulative basis.
Although plant protein sources are healthy, the fact that lead is predominantly found in them represents a blow to consumers seeking vegan or plant-based options, often perceived as “cleaner” or “more natural.”
One of the ways food is contaminated is through the environment due to the effects of environmental pollution and complex industrial processes can concentrate toxins regardless of the source of the protein.
There is a perception by Consumer Reports experts of an upward trend in lead levels, suggesting that manufacturers are not improving their quality control or raw material sourcing processes, despite previous warnings.
One of the surest ways to meet protein and healthy eating requirements is with real foods like beans, lentils, tofu, eggs, dairy, fish and lean meats. It is suggested to avoid daily consumption of protein powders, especially if you include enough protein from natural sources.
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