At this point its just a source for protein, not something i look for any bit of enjoyment from. I did recently purchase the Fairlife premixed shakes from Costco and was initially put off by the sweetener flavor, but after getting past that turned to really enjoy them.
You might want to Google Fairlife protein shakes and microplastics. I hate to be a downer but it is what it is.
I buy my whey protein in bulk 5 lb bags. I’m guessing it’s probably as safe as most whey. Although I am getting forgetful. Maybe lead or maybe old age.
Since it’s now national news maybe the price will drop as people stop buying it. ![]()
I googled it for them. Just another instance of CR not knowing how to do (or intentionally misrepresenting) research and toxicology.
The report I assume you are referencing looked specifically at phthalates. The European Food Safety Authority has one of the most strict health guidelines in the world on phthalates with a maximum daily allowable intake of 50 micrograms/kg of bodyweight. At 68kg/~150lbs you would need to drink 170 servings EVERY DAY of the tested Fairlife product to approach that limit. Additionally, phthalates have an extremely short halflife inside the human body and there no evidence that they bioaccumulate over time.
I just bought a whole load of unflavoured pea protein from ProteinWorks in the UK. They always have a sale on of some sort, but the discounts are even bigger than normal, probably thanks to the scaremongering article.
My wallet says thank you ![]()
Good luck with that! ![]()
Thought I’d “Weigh In and mention that Lead (A heavy metal) can lead to weight gain…