Toxic metals found in certain protein powders

Many protein powders used to make fitness shakes contain unsafe levels of toxic metals, according to new research. — dpa

Gym-goers can sometimes be seen clutching protein shakes as if in possession of a magic muscle-building elixir or a tin of Popeye’s spinach, gulping down mouthfuls between sets and furtive mirror glances.

But there is a 50-50 chance the powders used to make the shakes contain amounts of toxic metals deemed unsafe in some quarters.