The Protein Panic : How Nutrition trends often turn to health scares

The panic over “toxic” protein powders says more about cultural anxiety than chemistry. Consumer Reports found trace metals in supplements, but at levels far below what the FDA considers hazardous. Leafy greens and tap water often contain more lead than protein shakes ever could. What’s really happening is the familiar cycle of wellness hysteria: a valid finding inflated by headlines, moralized by social media, and sold back through “clean” marketing.