Now, before some of you (you know who you are) start loading up your guns and put me in front of the firing squad, please read this first:
Disclaimer: The following is information from an article in the July issue of Consumer Reports. I am offering NO opinion on this matter. In addition, just so you know, I bought a huge bag of EAS Premium Protein powder from Costco, last week, before I saw the article ($30 for 78 servings if you decide to act against the article's recommendations...).
The article to which I am referring is attached below. If you are not able to click on the thumbnails and read the article, please send me a PM with your e-mail address, so I can e-mail it to you.
To summarize, Consumer Reports tested 15 different popular protein drinks and found they contain low to moderate levels of metals; risky if consumed frequently (3 servings daily).
Consumer Reports also stated, "Although protein is needed for bone development, excessive protein intake over the long term might also cause calcium to be excreted from bones, increasing the risk of ostoporosis..."
In closing, please note my lack of Smilies in this post; something I use abundantly in other posts (because I like them). Hopefully, this emphasizes my intention of just providing information, rather than opinions, so that I can avoid being MISUNDERSTOOD.
Thank you.
Elaine
I don't use any of the listed products.
I typically use Metagenics products, which are medical grade products available through medical practitioners. They are the only supplements sold in the Mayo Clinic pharmacy. And many of their products lack the warning box that says that their claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. The absence of that box indicates that there has been some clinical testing. They are also free of gluten, lactose, soy, nuts, etc.
Whey protein doesn't always agree with me anyway, and I frequently substitute hemp protein.
I don't use any of the listed products.
I typically use Metagenics products, which are medical grade products available through medical practitioners. They are the only supplements sold in the Mayo Clinic pharmacy. And many of their products lack the warning box that says that their claims have not been evaluated by the FDA. The absence of that box indicates that there has been some clinical testing. They are also free of gluten, lactose, soy, nuts, etc.
Whey protein doesn't always agree with me anyway, and I frequently substitute hemp protein.
