Protein Powder
Daily protein-powder shakes.
55Moderate burden · out of 100
Cleaner swapA third-party heavy-metal-tested powder, or whole-food protein
How this score is built
- 100Start
- 81.6Chemical hazard 4 × 4.6−18.4
- 68Everyday exposure 4 × 3.4−13.6
- 55Persistence 5 × 2.6−13
- ModerateThe band55 sits in 40–59.
What each input rests on
| Input | Rating | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical hazard | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Everyday exposure | 4/10 | unsourced input |
| Persistence | 5/10 | unsourced input |
Ratings are editorial. A study listed here supports the rating; it did not compute it. How the index is built
What this means for you
Independent testing has found lead, cadmium and arsenic in some protein powders, especially plant and chocolate varieties. Look for published heavy-metal testing.
Evidence strength: moderate
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