Lead in Protein Powders- Should We Be Concerned?
Fri Jan 30 2026
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Our thoughts on lead in protein powders and all the things not being discussed....
It's a big headline but should we be concerned?
The things not being discussed enough:
-What the lead level standards are based on
-The issues with other contaminants that aren't 3rd party tested
-The dose makes all the difference
So when it comes to gut health and an IBD diet - none of the things discussed were really all that alarming when you get into the details.
Takeaways-
Lead in protein powders has raised concerns, but context is crucial.Consumer Reports' standards for lead are stricter than others.Third-party testing is essential for supplement safety.Environmental exposure to lead is a greater concern than dietary sources.Whole foods can help mitigate lead absorption in the body.Fiber plays a key role in gut health and detoxification.Diversifying protein sources can enhance nutritional intake.Headlines can often sensationalize health risks without full context.Understanding testing standards helps consumers make informed choices.
Chapters-
00:00- Introduction to Lead in Protein Powders
04:42- Understanding Testing Standards and Consumer Reports
10:19- The Impact of Lead on Health and Nutrition
16:06- Whole Foods vs. Supplements: A Balanced Approach
18:01- Final Thoughts and Takeaways
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Ashley
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Send us a text Our thoughts on lead in protein powders and all the things not being discussed.... It's a big headline but should we be concerned? The things not being discussed enough: -What the lead level standards are based on -The issues with other contaminants that aren't 3rd party tested -The dose makes all the difference So when it comes to gut health and an IBD diet - none of the things discussed were really all that alarming when you get into the details. Takeaways- Lead in protein powders has raised concerns, but context is crucial.Consumer Reports' standards for lead are stricter than others.Third-party testing is essential for supplement safety.Environmental exposure to lead is a greater concern than dietary sources.Whole foods can help mitigate lead absorption in the body.Fiber plays a key role in gut health and detoxification.Diversifying protein sources can enhance nutritional intake.Headlines can often sensationalize health risks without full context.Understanding testing standards helps consumers make informed choices. Chapters- 00:00- Introduction to Lead in Protein Powders 04:42- Understanding Testing Standards and Consumer Reports 10:19- The Impact of Lead on Health and Nutrition 16:06- Whole Foods vs. Supplements: A Balanced Approach 18:01- Final Thoughts and Takeaways Follow us on instagram @crohns_and_colitis_dietitians Follow us on youtube @thecrohnscolitisdietitians We love helping provide quality content on IBD nutrition and making it more accessible to all through our podcast, instagram and youtube channel. Creating the resources we provide comes at a significant cost to us. We dream of a day where we can provide even more free education, guidance and support to those with IBD like us. We need your support to do this. You can help us by liking episodes, sharing them on your social media, subscribing to you tube and telling others about us (your doctors, friends, family, forums/reddit etc). Can you do this for us? In return, I promise to continually level up what we do here. 💜 Ashley