This weekend falling deeper into the rabbit hole of contaminants exposure in daily life...
I am a bit surprised how weak the U.S. regulations are compared to other countries around industrial chemical use. E.g. the lab @plasticlistorg recommended for testing had this infographic on their website. There are thousands of... See more
I had 10 popular dark chocolate brands independently tested for heavy metals (arsenic, lead, cadmium, and mercury), and healthy cocoa flavanols. The results are pretty surprising. https://t.co/biU6X9NtQe
Most protein powders are likely safe, said Stefan Pasiakos, the director of the Office of Dietary Supplements at the National Institutes of Health. But it’s best to choose one marked with a seal from a third party lab, like NSF or U.S. Pharmacopeia, which independently test supplements to ensure they contain what’s on the label and nothing more