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Med's Ryan Marino says trace amounts of heavy metals in protein powder is unavoidable

MEDIA | March 28, 2025
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Women’s HealthRyan Marino, assistant professor at the School of Medicine, cautioned against unnecessary alarm when it comes to heavy metals in protein powders because they are naturally occurring elements on Earth, and exposure to some is essentially impossible to avoid. "While exposure to large amounts can cause toxicity, trace amounts do not necessarily pose a health risk,” he said.

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