What is lead doing in protein powder?

<p>You might’ve seen headlines about high levels of lead being found in common protein supplements.</p><p>With these products becoming more popular, the news has some eager gym-goers concerned about what they’re consuming.</p><p>Norman and Tegan discuss how these results compare to our historical exposure – from Ancient Rome to Australia in the 1960s.</p><p>References:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/">Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S277241662200050X" target="_blank">Bioaccumulation of lead (Pb) and its effects on human: A review</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/environmental-contaminants-food/lead-food-and-foodwares" target="_blank">Lead in Food and Foodwares - FDA</a> </li><li><a href="https://sci-hub.se/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2009.01.022" target="_blank...