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Medicine’s Ryan Marino cautions against alarm over heavy metals in protein powders

Media | August 21, 2026 | Story by: Editorial Staff
Media Expert: Ryan Marino

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Women's Health: Ryan Marino, asisstant professor at the School of Medicine, said he cautions against alarm over heavy metals in protein powders, noting they're naturally occurring and largely unavoidable, and trace amounts aren't necessarily harmful. He creditrf FDA/EPA regulation and stressef third-party testing to confirm label accuracy and safety.

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