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
It's true that a lot of these supplements are filled with garbage. The formulator of Isagenix, used to make formulations for GNC and other stores, but he was so disgusted that they took out most of his ingredients (b/c they were too expensive) and put all kinds of crappy filler in the product. So, instead of one or two servings to get the full benefit, you would need a whole lot more. I can't remember his name, but at one time he was the number one formulator in the country. He often cites how Canada is MUCH better at regulating the things that we just let go.
Buyer beware.
Thanks Elaine. Good job. :D (I like smilies too)
It's true that a lot of these supplements are filled with garbage. The formulator of Isagenix, used to make formulations for GNC and other stores, but he was so disgusted that they took out most of his ingredients (b/c they were too expensive) and put all kinds of crappy filler in the product. So, instead of one or two servings to get the full benefit, you would need a whole lot more. I can't remember his name, but at one time he was the number one formulator in the country. He often cites how Canada is MUCH better at regulating the things that we just let go.
Buyer beware.
Thanks Elaine. Good job. :D (I like smilies too)
