Consumer Reports - Protein Lead Study

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Not sure if this is the exact same study, but we did a whole breakdown of this topic a couple of weeks ago. (There are a few important caveats.)

Vegan Protein Powders: The Contamination Problem

[Plant Proteins] Plant-based and organic protein powders are popular, but a new investigation shows just how dirty they can be. Informed lifters have known for years that plant-based proteins (rice, pea, soy) underperform when it comes to building muscle. After all, muscle protein synthesis is triggered primarily by leucine, and plant proteins are notoriously low in this anabolic amino acid. Sure, plant proteins can help with your gym goals, but you'd need to consume at least twice as many gr…