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Moderate burden — Protein Powder adds a moderate, reducible exposure.
Daily protein-powder shakes.
Each driver rated 0 (none) to 10 (worst)
Evidence strength: moderate · Detox Score = 100 − hazard×4.6 − exposure×3.4 − persistence×2.6, clamped 1–100.
A Detox Score of 55 places protein powder in the Moderate band. None of the three drivers is severe, which keeps the burden manageable. Independent testing has found lead, cadmium and arsenic in some protein powders, especially plant and chocolate varieties. Look for published heavy-metal testing.
Protein Powder has a Detox Score of 55 out of 100 (Moderate burden), which means it adds a moderate, reducible exposure. Independent testing has found lead, cadmium and arsenic in some protein powders, especially plant and chocolate varieties. Look for published heavy-metal testing.
A lower-exposure swap for protein powder is: A third-party heavy-metal-tested powder, or whole-food protein. Independent testing has found lead, cadmium and arsenic in some protein powders, especially plant and chocolate varieties. Look for published heavy-metal testing.