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Plant-based protein powders—made from rice, peas or soy—were found to contain triple the amount of lead compared to whey protein powders, which are made from the liquid byproduct of cheese ...
“Collagen Peptides” powder from Vital Proteins, for which Jennifer Aniston is a spokesperson, has been recalled due to potential plastic contamination.
"Protein powder can be safe to consume after [a best-by] date if stored properly," Soares says. Soares adds that protein powder isn't subject to the same safety regulations as infant formula ...
The recommended daily allowance of zinc is 11 mg for older men and 8 mg for older women, with an upper tolerable limit of 25–40 mg per day, including both dietary and supplemental sources. However, individuals over 60 often consume less than 50% of the recommended zinc intake, which is crucial for proper body function.
A high-protein diet is a diet in which 20% or more of the total daily calories come from protein. [1] Many high protein diets are high in saturated fat and restrict intake of carbohydrates. [1] Example foods in a high-protein diet include lean beef, chicken or poultry, pork, salmon and tuna, eggs, and soy. [2]
[11] [12] On a worldwide basis, plant protein foods contribute over 60% of the per capita supply of protein. [9] In North America, animal-derived foods contribute about 70% of protein sources. [12] Insects are a source of protein in many parts of the world. [13] In parts of Africa, up to 50% of dietary protein derives from insects. [13]
Coeliac disease is an immune reaction to eating gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. [18] For those with the disease, eating gluten triggers an immune response in the small intestine , leading to damage on the villi , small fingerlike projections that line the small intestine and promote nutrient absorption. [ 18 ]
Provided that precautions are taken (such as adjusting the vitamin amounts to what is believed to be appropriate for children, pregnant women or people with certain medical conditions), multivitamin intake is generally safe, but research is still ongoing with regard to what health effects multivitamins have.