Consumer Reports: some plant-based protein shakes have over 15x safe lead levels

Need a little extra heavy metal with your morning smoothie? Consumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and shakes and discovered that over two-thirds are spiked with more lead than what their experts consider safe for an entire day. Some brands took the 'mass' in 'mass gainer' a bit too literally, packing in more lead than a Thompson submachine gun. — Read the rest
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