Lead in Protein? The Truth About Ours.
It’s time to address the concerns about high levels of lead and other heavy metals that have just been discovered in many popular protein powders. You’ve probably heard about it… many of the big protein powder brands on the market showed some pretty scary levels.
Where does that leave Trim Healthy proteins? This is where we (Serene and Pearl – your two nerdy authors) have been lurking in the background…. vigilant to the point of being overly meticulous about purity… actually… to the point where our husbands who run our financial department think we’re just too much sometimes.
We have turned down source after source over the years. Their stats just weren’t pure enough for us. Sure, they are often labeled “organic” or have this or that other claim… but when you look under the hood… they’re simply not pure enough! They might be organic, but are often grown right next to a farm that is not. Guess what happens when the wind blows? The toxins fly over.
There was a reason we were out of Dynamic Duo greens powder for so long. All the organic sources for moringa we looked into were too high in lead for our liking. We would rather not have a product to sell than have one too high in lead. We finally discovered a beautiful, organic source with barely any lead levels. FYI, though… most organic matter has some natural lead…lead is part of this earth… so yes, most fruits and veggies have some too… but levels should be low so the body can deal with it. We’ve seen protein powder sources with sky-high lead, so it is out there, and yes, should be avoided.
We go the extra mile with testing because we use our protein powders every day ourselves. We consider ourselves a leading protein company. But we would never offer you dangerous products, and we wouldn’t want them in our own cupboards. We make daily treats, drinks, and smoothies with our proteins that our own children and grandchildren eat!
Our products are ALL tested for heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. The results for our collagen, gelatin, and hemp protein powders all show levels that are FAR BELOW international safety limits. These tests are performed by ISO-certified laboratories such as Eurofins, using recognized scientific methods that meet or exceed U.S. FDA, Codex Alimentarius, and European Union (EU) food-safety standards.
Let’s talk about our whey protein… we’ve frequently been offered much less expensive sources… even as recently as last year. If we switched to one of these sources, we could finally make a decent profit on our whey. We have turned them down time and time again. We trust only in our Cross Flow Micronized whey… the least denatured of all whey proteins on the market. This particular form of whey is quite rare in the US, with only a couple of companies offering it.
Our whey protein is sourced from a world-respected dairy supplier who certifies that its whey meets international food-safety benchmarks, including compliance with Codex Alimentarius Standard 193-1995 and EU Regulation 1881/2006. These standards set strict controls on heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, mercury, and tin. These standards are recognized globally and are almost always stricter than limits used in the U.S.
You may have seen news reports saying that the FDA doesn’t have formal limits for heavy metals in protein powders. That statement can be confusing; the FDA does regulate food and dietary supplements, but instead of setting one universal number, it enforces overall safety through Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs), testing programs, and the authority to remove any product deemed unsafe. In other words, the FDA expects manufacturers to prevent their own contamination and verify their own safety. We do exactly that, but we do it with over-the-top-ness (if that is a word) with third-party testing for every single batch.
You want stats? We’re more than willing to provide documentation, including Certificates of Analysis and lab reports on any product, upon request, to make this information available for customer transparency. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected].
Your trust is the most precious thing you give to us, and we never take it lightly. So you bet you can trust that every Trim Healthy Mama product has been carefully tested to meet the highest standards for purity and safety before it ever reaches your home. That’s what we’re all about, and we’ll never change.