Lead in Protein Powders: The Truth from Dr. Eric Viegas

In this episode of the Root Cause Medicine Podcast, Dr. Kate Kresge is joined by Dr. Eric Viegas, a leader in supplement safety at Fullscript, for a timely and evidence-informed discussion on lead exposure in protein powders and nutritional supplements. Amid rising media attention and consumer concern, the conversation unpacks how and why trace amounts of lead can appear in supplements, how different regulatory thresholds (Prop 65 vs. USP/ICH) should be interpreted clinically, and what toxicologically relevant exposure actually means. Clinicians will gain practical insight into cumulative lead exposure, patient risk stratification, and how Fullscript is advancing supplement quality through enhanced testing, transparency, and practitioner-facing safeguards.