One of the biggest concerns surrounding protein powders is the lack of strict regulation.
Protein powder is a dietary supplement, and dietary supplements are not subjected to the same rigorous testing as medicines.
So, you never know if a protein powder contains what it actually claims.
A 2023 University of Toronto study found that some commonly used muscle-building dietary supplements, such as whey protein, are under-regulated in Canada.
Namely, there lacks a serious and consistent method of ensuring manufacturing sites and products are safe and unadulterated or contaminated,” the researchers said.
One of the biggest concerns surrounding protein powders is the lack of strict regulation. Protein powder is a dietary supplement, and dietary supplements are not subjected to the same rigorous testing as medicines. The FDA leaves it up to manufacturers to evaluate the safety and labelling of products. So, you never know if a protein powder contains what it actually claims.
A 2023 University of Toronto study found that some commonly used muscle-building dietary supplements, such as whey protein, are under-regulated in Canada. “We identified many gaps in the current policy that put young people at risk. Namely, there lacks a serious and consistent method of ensuring manufacturing sites and products are safe and unadulterated or contaminated,” the researchers said.
