Do you think your protein powder is secretly harming you? In this quick Walk n’ Talk Bonus episode, we talked about the recent headlines about lead in supplements and separate the fear-mongering from the facts.

We broke down what the Consumer Report article got right, what it exaggerated, and how to be a safe and intentional consumer of both supplements…and information. This episode is perfect if you're a fan of protein powders or other supplements and you want clarity on safety without falling for scare tactics.

🎗️ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Welcome to Walk and Talk Series
1:10 Topic Overview: Lead in Supplements & Consumer Report
3:40 What the Report Got Right vs. Overblown Claims
6:56 Tips for Safe, Moderate & Conscious Supplement Use
9:52 Key Takeaways & Outro

📒 Resources Mentioned:
📄 Lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines
📄 Heavy metal contamination of prenatal vitamins
🔗 Supplement Roulette by Dr. Jen Gunter
🔗 Toxic chemicals and environmental contaminants in prenatal vitamins

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