Doctor Reviews 33 Plant Based Proteins, Only 4 Are Actually Safe! | Heal Thy Self w/ Dr. G #398

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Wellness Loud

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

5 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 14 July 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Sign up for our newsletter! https://drchristiangonzalez.com/newsletter/ Recent testing has found the presence of heavy metals in many plant-based protein powders. In this episode, we examine the $4.7 billion plant-based protein industry and discuss which brands demonstrate transparency and which ones raise quality concerns. Based on testing data, we found lead contamination in 75% of tested powders and BPA in 55% of products. We review the main safety considerations in the industry - including heavy metals like lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury, pesticide residues especially glyphosate, mycotoxins from poorly stored ingredients, and microbial contamination. Whether you're currently using plant-based protein or considering making the switch, this episode provides information to help you make informed decisions about product selection. Hosted by Doctor Christian Gonzalez N.D. Follow Doctor G on Instagram @doctor.gonzalez⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/doctor.gonzalez/ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction 01:04 - Market Analysis 02:54 - What's Really in Your Protein Powder 04:51 - The Marketing Lies You Need to Know 05:30 - 2025 Investigation Results Revealed 07:51 - The Transparency Test: Who Failed 10:44 - Almost Made It: Promising Brands to Watch 12:40 - The Winners: Top 4 Plant-Based Proteins of 2025 16:47 - Puori's Game-Changing QR Code System 17:47 - Final Recommendations & Consumer Action Plan

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0:00.0	I reviewed 33 of the most popular plant-based protein powders on the market.
0:04.8	Only four of them passed by a clean plant-based protein powder that supports our health.
0:11.0	But most of what's out there is more marketing than truth.
0:13.9	You see those words on the plant-based protein powder section of the shopping aisle,
0:17.7	organic, clean, natural.
0:19.8	They're slapped on all of the tubs,
0:21.7	but they may be hiding some toxic contaminants, untested ingredients, or have zero proof of safety.
0:26.9	I reviewed 33 of the most popular plant-based protein powders on the market, and guess what?
0:32.6	Only four of them passed every test, providing full transparency, real certificates of analysis, and clean
0:38.9	ingredient sourcing. In this episode, we're exposing the truth behind the industry, breaking
0:43.0	down what is truly in your protein powder scoop, and revealing which brands are actually safe
0:47.9	and which ones ran from our questions. This is about consumer empowerment. All right, everyone,
0:52.4	I created this episode because too many of us are trying to do the right thing, right?
0:57.3	Buy a clean plant-based protein powder that supports our health.
1:02.7	But most of what's out there is more marketing than truth.
1:06.1	You see those words on the plant-based protein powder section of the shopping aisle.
1:12.8	Organic, clean,
1:19.1	natural. They're slapped on all of the tubs, but they may be hiding some toxic contaminants,
1:25.7	untested ingredients, or have zero proof of safety. So I went deep. I reviewed 33 of the most popular plant-based protein powders on the market, and guess what?
1:30.0	Only four of them passed every test providing full transparency, real certificates of analysis,
1:37.0	and clean ingredient sourcing.
1:39.1	In this episode, we're exposing the truth behind the industry, breaking down what is truly
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