![]() Much of this recent discussion has centered on Proposition 65, a California State legislation which specifies maximum allowable amounts of various chemicals in food, that are known causes of cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harms. ![]() Previous analysis had suggested that some plant-based proteins had detectable levels of lead and other heavy metals, and there has been some discussion on social media channels about the levels of heavy metals in various proteins. Protein powders are supplemented foods, when made from quality ingredients, with good provenance and manufacturing standards are generally consistent with these normal levels of heavy metals also found in food. Protein supplements and fortified foods are often the subject of concern for heavy metals, but low levels of various heavy metals are common in many of the natural foods we eat daily.
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