Is Your Protein Powder Toxic?

Is your quest for "gains" putting your health at risk? While protein is the "it" nutrient of 2025, new testing from Consumer Reports reveals that many popular brands contain low levels of lead and other heavy metals. We dive into why the FDA’s current guidance is leaving consumers unprotected and which brands were flagged in the latest reports. 00:00 - Protein Craze: Why Is Everyone Obsessed? 00:43 - The Push for More Protein: New FDA Guidance 02:01 - Controversies Over Protein Recommendations 02:34 - Why Are People Choosing Protein Powders? 03:41 - Consumer Reports and Protein Powder Testing 05:41 - Hidden Dangers: Lead in Popular Protein Powders 06:10 - Red Flags and Safe Practices for Buying Protein 08:05 - Doing Your Own Research: Being an Informed Consumer 09:00 - The FDA’s Role in Protein Powder Safety 11:01 - Why Lead Is Especially Dangerous for Kids 11:48 - Where to Find More Reporting and Stay Connected Subscribe to WRAL: https://youtube.com/c/wral5 Download the WRAL App: https://www.wral.com/download-wral-apps/5787234/ News Tips: Online - https://www.wral.com/report-it/ Email - [email protected] Follow WRAL: Facebook: https://facebook.com/WRALTV X: https://twitter.com/WRAL IG: https://instagram.com/wral About WRAL-TV: WRAL is your Raleigh, North Carolina news source. Check out our videos for the latest news in Raleigh, local sports, Raleigh weather, and more at https://WRAL.com #localnews #northcarolina