as a #Vegan, I am advised to supplement my protein, which I do daily with protein powder blended in organic almond milk - however, how regulated are these powders and tested for #HeavyMetals like #Lead #cadmium and inorganic #arsenic www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein...
Protein Powders and Shakes Contain High Levels of Lead - Consumer Reports
CR tests of 23 popular protein powders and shakes found that most contain high levels of lead.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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📣 New Podcast! "Dark Chocolate: Antioxidant Superfood or Heavy Metal Delivery System?" on @Spreaker #antioxidants #cacao #cadmium #consumerreports #darkchocolate #foodie #foodnews #foodsafety #foodscience #healthpodcast #healthtok #healthwarning #healthyliving #heavymetals #leadinchocolate
Dark Chocolate: Antioxidant Superfood or Heavy Metal Delivery System?
That "healthy" dark chocolate bar you love? The one you eat for the antioxidants? It might be hiding a toxic secret that's doing more harm than good.
We are unwrapping the delicious and dangerous world of dark chocolate. For years, we've been told it's a guilt-free superfood packed with antioxidants like flavanols that are great for cardiovascular health. But a shocking investigation by Consumer Reports blew the lid off the industry, revealing that many popular brands contain alarming levels of heavy metals like lead and cadmium.
So, what's the truth? Is your favorite treat a health hero or a villain in disguise? In this episode, we break down the science. We explore the proven health benefits of dark chocolate, from lowering blood pressure to boosting brain function. Then, we dive deep into the dark side: how toxic heavy metals get into the cacao, the serious health risks they pose (especially for children), and why the standards for food safety are so different around the world.
We'll even discuss which brands were found to have safer, lower levels of contaminants. This is the ultimate guide to navigating the grocery store aisle so you can keep the benefits and ditch the risk.
Is it time to break up with your favorite treat? Listen to find out. Subscribe now and share this with every chocolate lover you know—it's an episode they can't afford to miss.
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October 28, 2025 at 9:19 AM
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Mercury content in natural water bodies (lakes and rivers) #mercury #heavymetals #waterchemistry
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Mercury content in natural water bodies (lakes and rivers) #mercury #heavymetals #waterchemistry
Mercury content in natural water bodies (lakes and rivers) #mercury #heavymetals #waterchemistry
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October 19, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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UPI: Consumer Reports finds unsafe lead levels in many protein supplements
#Health #Nutrition #Protein
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"'We've created this health halo around protein.'"
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"'We've created this health halo around protein.'"
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Consumer Reports finds unsafe lead levels in many protein supplements - UPI.com
The nonprofit group's investigation found that plant-based protein products were more likely to have hazardous levels of the neurotoxin or heavy metals.
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October 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Heavy metal levels in St. Martin’s Island sediments are within safe limits, reports Md. Simul Bhuyan et al.
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#EMT #Coastal #PollutionControl #Ecology #humanhealth #EnvironmentalHealth #Heavymetals #Sediment #MarinePollution #Sustainability #Monitoring
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Assessment of ecological and human health concerns associated with heavy metal poisoning in the sediments of Western St. Martin’s Island, Bangladesh
St. Martin’s Island (SMI) was designated an Ecologically Critical Area by the Bangladesh government in 1999 to preserve its biodiversity. Heavy metals (HMs) pollution is a critical environmental probl...
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October 13, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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www.kvue.com/video/news/n... Yes we are the nanny state but these laws are passed because companies don't do the right thing. If they did, CA would not have to legislate stuff like this. #babyfood #heavymetals
New California law requires baby food makers to test products for heavy metals
A new law in California requires baby food companies to test for heavy metals, impacting products across the U.S.
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October 10, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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#HeavyMetalDetox #HeavyMetals #Detox #Dietef="/hashtag/Diet" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Diet #Seafood"/hashtag/Seafood" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Seafood #Health #Wellness #Podcast #MariLlewellyn #LiverHealth #healthandwellbeing #wellnessgoals #CleanEating #Diet #Seafood
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October 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Health effects of vanadium (toxicity and biological functions)
There is a positive effect of vanadium: on the control of sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, the negative effect of vanadium is that all its compounds are actually toxic.
#vanadium #heavymetals #Vanadiumhealth
There is a positive effect of vanadium: on the control of sugar levels in diabetes mellitus, the negative effect of vanadium is that all its compounds are actually toxic.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Health effects of tin (toxicity and biological functions) #tin #heavymetals #chemistry #toxicology
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Health effects of tin (toxicity and biological functions) #tin #heavymetals #chemistry #toxicology
Health effects of tin (toxicity and biological functions) #tin #heavymetals #chemistry #toxicology
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October 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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After just a few minutes of an #ionicfootbath using #DeadSea #salts, indicating #heavymetals and #Liver #Detoxification, washing of the feet is in the #Bible, how many people do give it time and attention today?
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September 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Tin content in natural water bodies #tin #heavymetals #waterchemistry #waterquality
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September 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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impact/w(~480 km+manufacturing):CO2: ~170 kg total
+toxiccocktail: NOx nitrogenoxides-causes smog/respiratory issues,PM2.5particulates-carcinogenic,lungdamage, toxicVOCs,poisonous CO,heavymetals from production
CO2 for truck production:~15-20 t over 10y(amortized weekly)
=Burning 75-100 mature trees
+toxiccocktail: NOx nitrogenoxides-causes smog/respiratory issues,PM2.5particulates-carcinogenic,lungdamage, toxicVOCs,poisonous CO,heavymetals from production
CO2 for truck production:~15-20 t over 10y(amortized weekly)
=Burning 75-100 mature trees
September 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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Did you know plastic can secretly deliver heavy metals to your body? Learn how this "Trojan horse" effect works. #Microplastics #HeavyMetals #Health
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Did you know plastic can secretly deliver heavy metals to your body? Learn how this "Trojan horse" effect works. #Microplastics #HeavyMetals #Health
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Microplastics & Heavy Metals: The Hidden Danger
Learn how microplastics act like a Trojan horse, delivering heavy metals into your body. Protect yourself!
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September 15, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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#Delhiairpollution #Ficusbenghalensis #Heavymetals #India #Suspendedparticulatematter Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
#Delhiairpollution #Ficusbenghalensis #Heavymetals #India #Suspendedparticulatematter Indian Institute of Technology Delhi
Air Pollution In Delhi Leaves Behind A Toxic Trail On Trees – The Science Matters
Could trees hold the answer to Delhi’s toxic air crisis? Find out how their leaves capture hidden metals and what this means for city health.
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September 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Research: doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
Environmental Pollution, Elsevier
#Delhiairpollution #Ficusbenghalensis #Heavymetals #India #Suspendedparticulatematter
Environmental Pollution, Elsevier
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Assessment of metals and metalloids agglutinated to airborne suspended particulate matter in selected plant species during the pre-and post-monsoon in the urban area
The elemental accumulation has emerged as a major environmental concern due to various anthropogenic sources such as vehicles, road dust, and industri…
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September 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Sick of reading about #toxicchemicals + #heavymetals in #periodproducts? Confused what's safe to use? Shouldn't we have a #humanright to safe, affordable & sustainable #periodproducts?
Sign to get toxic chemicals out of period products!🩸
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Sign to get toxic chemicals out of period products!🩸
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Get toxic chemicals out of period products!
It’s scandalous – MILLIONS of people who rely on period products risk exposure to nasty glyphosate, linked to cancer, dementia, and other life-threatening illnesses. Megabrands have been allowed to se
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September 12, 2025 at 12:28 PM
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New research published! Our study revealed how biochar-derived dissolved organic matter (BDOM) reshapes soil microbial community and metal mobility.
#BioChar #soilscience #Microbiome #Bioremediation #EnvironmentalScience #HeavyMetals
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#BioChar #soilscience #Microbiome #Bioremediation #EnvironmentalScience #HeavyMetals
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September 11, 2025 at 5:28 AM
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