{"id":1087964,"date":"2026-07-14T04:47:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T04:47:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1087964\/"},"modified":"2026-07-14T04:47:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-14T04:47:19","slug":"heavy-metals-found-in-protein-powders-this-formula-tests-clean","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/1087964\/","title":{"rendered":"Heavy metals found in protein powders: This formula tests clean"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A popular protein powder brand is facing some heavy metal backlash.<\/p>\n

Costco was slammed with a class-action lawsuit<\/a> last week, accusing the retailer of selling Orgain protein powder<\/a> that allegedly contains high levels of toxic heavy metals while marketing it as \u201cclean\u201d nutrition. The lawsuit claims the advertising was misleading. <\/p>\n

According to the complaint, independent laboratory testing detected heavy metals in Orgain\u2019s Vanilla Bean and Chocolate Fudge protein powders. And Orgain isn\u2019t the only protein brand that has faced scrutiny. <\/p>\n

A Consumer Reports investigation<\/a> found that more than two-thirds of the 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes it tested contained more lead than food safety experts said would be safe to consume in a day. Some levels were more than 10-times higher than the suggested limit. <\/p>\n

The news has prompted many shoppers to look for protein powder brands with more rigorous testing and stronger quality standards. One option gaining attention is Needed.,<\/a> whose newer, cleaner collagen protein formula has racked up thousands of sales on Amazon<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Needed. says every batch is independently third-party tested<\/a> for purity and safety and meets California Proposition 65 limits \u2014 one of the industry\u2019s most stringent testing standards for banned substances and contaminants.<\/p>\n

The hydrolyzed collagen protein formula retails for almost $50 on Amazon, though shoppers can save 17% when they subscribe. <\/p>\n

\"Needed<\/a> Needed<\/p>\n

With 14 grams of protein per serving, Needed. still offers a solid protein boost \u2014 plus the added benefits of collagen. According to the brand, the collagen-based formula also helps support longer, healthier hair, skin and nails while promoting the strength and structure of connective tissues.<\/p>\n

Reviewers also say it\u2019s tasteless and blends easily into smoothies, coffee and other drinks, making it simple to work into your routine. Beyond that, many customers appreciate that Needed. has been transparent about its sourcing and testing process.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor heavy metals specifically, every single Needed product batch is tested at an accredited, third-party lab to ensure levels are below California Proposition 65 limits before we release it to our customers,\u201d the brand writes on its website.<\/p>\n

According to shoppers, the \u201cformula is clean and minimal,\u201d and many reviewers say they\u2019ve seen noticeable results with consistent use. Each container offers 30 servings for a one-month supply.<\/p>\n

This article was written by Miska Salemann<\/a>, New York Post Commerce Writer\/Reporter. As a health-forward member of Gen Z, Miska seeks out experts to weigh in on the benefits, safety and designs of both trending and tried-and-true fitness equipment, workout clothing, dietary supplements and more. Taking matters into her own hands, Miska intrepidly tests wellness products, ranging from Bryan Johnson\u2019s Blueprint Longevity Mix<\/a> to the viral Oura Ring<\/a> to Jennifer Aniston\u2019s favorite workout platform<\/a> \u2013 often with her adorable toddler by her side. Before joining The Post, Miska covered lifestyle and consumer topics for the U.S. Sun and The Cannon Beach Gazette.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"New York Post may be compensated and\/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1087965,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_share_on_mastodon":"0"},"categories":[4318],"tags":[324,84574,105,11014,4434,246,4471,16,15],"class_list":["post-1087964","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-nutrition","tag-amazon","tag-amazon-sales","tag-health","tag-health-and-wellness-products","tag-nutrition","tag-shopping","tag-supplements","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom"],"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1087964","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1087964"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1087964\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1087965"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1087964"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1087964"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1087964"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}