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pandr32

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4. I just sent the link to my son.

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Tue Oct 14, 2025, 05:31 PM

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He thinks protein supplements are helping him get in good shape, but his diet is pretty good and he is working out more. It is easy to get enough protein through our diets and marketing is behind us thinking we need to spend tons of money on these supplements.

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Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead [View all] Nittersing Tuesday OP

So the lead originates in the soil that grows the plants that the animals feed on bucolic_frolic Tuesday #1

Which is why the vegan/vegetarian powdered have much higher amounts of lead. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #2

That could explain a lot. What is Hegseth's favorite protein powder? tanyev Tuesday #3

I just sent the link to my son. pandr32 Tuesday #4

Wow... Isn't some gov't entity supposed to be watching things like this? WarGamer Tuesday #5

Supplements are regulated very differently than food, and it's going to take a lot of pressure to change. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #6

The EU has solid regulations re: Lead WarGamer Tuesday #7

Yes, it can be done. It has not been done at the federal level in this country. WhiskeyGrinder Tuesday #8