What is lead doing in protein powder?
Oct 28, 2025•22 min
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Episode description
You might’ve seen headlines about high levels of lead being found in common protein supplements.
With these products becoming more popular, the news has some eager gym-goers concerned about what they’re consuming.
Norman and Tegan discuss how these results compare to our historical exposure – from Ancient Rome to Australia in the 1960s.
References:
- Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
- Bioaccumulation of lead (Pb) and its effects on human: A review
- Lead in Food and Foodwares - FDA
- Low Level Lead Exposure: History and Discovery
- Lead Toxicity: an Australian Perspective
- Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe? - the Conversation
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