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A [http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/overview/index.htm July 2010 Consumer Report] test revealed that a number of protein [[Protein]] powders are contaminated with Arsenic, Cadmium, Lead and Mercury. I found this highly disturbing as I have been using one of the worst contaminated protein powders recently, EAS Myoplex. The [http://eas.com/safety EAS Myoplex web site] responded that two servings a day are below the maximum safe limits, but did not refute the Consumer Reports testing. I have discarded my supply of EAS Myoplex and now only use [http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/100-whey-gold-standard-c-3.html Optimum Nutrition’s 100% Whey Gold Standard] and their [http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/100-casein-protein-p-219.html Casein]]. I considered the purer proteins shown below, but they are cost prohibitive given my budget.
The full report is available at http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/magazine-archive/2010/july/food/protein-drinks/overview/index.htm (no subscription required)