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Walk n' Talk: Should You Be Worried About Lead in Your Supplements?

November 10
10 mins

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Episode Description

Do you think your protein powder is secretly harming you? In this quick Walk nโ€™ Talk Bonus episode, we talked about the recent headlines about lead in supplements and separate the fear-mongering from the facts.

We broke down what the Consumer Report article got right, what it exaggerated, and how to be a safe and intentional consumer of both supplementsโ€ฆand information. This episode is perfect if you're a fan of protein powders or other supplements and you want clarity on safety without falling for scare tactics.

๐ŸŽ—๏ธ Timestamps:
0:00 Intro & Welcome to Walk and Talk Series
1:10 Topic Overview: Lead in Supplements & Consumer Report
3:40 What the Report Got Right vs. Overblown Claims
6:56 Tips for Safe, Moderate & Conscious Supplement Use
9:52 Key Takeaways & Outro

๐Ÿ“’  Resources Mentioned:
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Lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines
๐Ÿ“„   Heavy metal contamination of prenatal vitamins
๐Ÿ”—   Supplement Roulette by Dr. Jen Gunter
๐Ÿ”—  Toxic chemicals and environmental contaminants in prenatal vitamins

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๐ŸŸก Michael Ulloa
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๐ŸŸก Kate Lyman
Website: katelymannutrition.com
Instagram: @klnutrition

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