Consumer reports on protein powders and drinks

I have been an online and hard copy subscriber to Consumer Reports magazine for years. It has helped me narrow down choices in a world that sometimes gets confusing. But I just received the July issue and it has a disturbing article on protein drinks.

Let me say first of all that the article does not address bariatric patients issues and need for protein.  It centers more on people  like bodybuilders who are supplementing their daily protein with powders and liquids.

But it does express concerns about pregnant women and children using protein drinks.

CR tested 15 protein drinks and found chemicals and heavy metals in several.  The three they pointed out were:
(figures are for three servings)

EAS Myoplec Original Rich Dark Chocolate Shake Liquid
16.9 micrograms of Arsenic
5.1 micrograms of Cadmium

Muscle Milk Chocolate
5.6 micrograms of Cadmium

Muscle Milk Vanilla Creme
12.2 micrograms lead

I can't find the article on CR's website, only the actual magazine. But someone has posted copies on the internet. They are a bit small for my old eyes, but perhaps some of you can read it.

Links:
www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/632383/Health-Info/1-jpg/#ph oto

www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/632384/Health-Info/2-jpg/#ph oto

www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/632385/Health-Info/3-jpg/#ph oto

www.obesityhelp.com/myoh/photos/632386/Health-Info/4-jpg/#ph oto

Thanks for the links, Hercules.  btw.. if you hit "Control" and "+" a few times you can magnify the screen to see the articles better.