The protein market has boomed in recent years, with protein pastas, yoghurts and cereals now available in supermarkets alongside an ever-growing selection of protein powders. However, concerns have recently been raised around the safety of protein powders after research found that two-thirds of the most popular products sold in the U.S. contained unsafe levels of heavy metals. It sparks the question of what's really in protein powders, and who should actually be taking them? We spoke to Kirsten Humphreys, Nutritional Therapist at Bare Biology , to discover what to look for when choosing a protein powder.

What protein does for the body

Protein is an important macronutrient for the body, which plays the role of building muscle, repairing tissue and supporting metabolism. It is a major co

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