A recent investigation by Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein supplements and found that more than two-thirds of them contained concerning levels of lead. Lead is a pretty serious neurotoxin that can have serious effects on the brain and body if consumed at high levels. So, is your protein powder poisoning you? Related HCT episodes: The Flint Water Crisis: https://youtu.be/brqKKoeKGRg Be sure to check out our podcast! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkfBg8ML-gInFaYyYhKLBp2u7h5IojTw4 Other Healthcare Triage Links: 1. Support the channel on Patreon: http://vid.io/xqXr 2. Check out our Facebook page: http://goo.gl/LnOq5z 3. We still have merchandise available at http://www.hctmerch.com 4. Aaron's book "The Bad Food Bible: How and Why to Eat Sinfully" is available wherever books are sold, such as Amazon: http://amzn.to/2hGvhKw Credits: Aaron Carroll -- Writer Tiffany Doherty -- Writer and Script Editor John Green -- Executive Producer Stan Muller -- Director, Producer Mark Olsen – Art Director, Producer