Heavy Metals

Key Points

Good Protein products are perfectly safe to consume. The trace amount of heavy metals in our shakes is well below the recommended daily limit, which is regulated by Health Canada.

Our All-in-One Shake lots are independently tested by accredited third-party laboratories to measure heavy metals. Our results show that all products remain well within Health Canada safety standards — often significantly below the limits allowed for everyday foods.

Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury occur naturally in the environment. They are present in soil, water, and the plants we eat every day. Because of this, trace amounts can be found in all foods, including fresh produce and organic items.

The Consumer Reports article published recently compares American companies using American standards (including California’s Prop 65). Our products are evaluated using Health Canada’s rigorous standards, as we are a Canadian company.

Full Response

As some new articles relating to heavy metals in food have recently been published, we wanted to reassure you of Good Protein’s commitment to providing our customers only the best and highest quality shakes. The health and safety of our customers is at the forefront of every decision we make–which is why every batch of our All-in-One Shakes is independently tested by accredited third-party laboratories to measure heavy metals. Our results show that all products remain well within Health Canada safety standards — often significantly below the limits allowed for everyday foods.

We believe it’s important to provide context and factual information when discussing something as important as the presence of heavy metals in food.

Traces of heavy metals occur naturally in anything that comes from the soil, like plants. As they grow, plants absorb the minerals found in the soil they’re in–some of which are heavy metals.

Because our All-in-One Shakes are 100% natural and are made with plant-based food ingredients, they may contain traces of heavy metals, as it is unavoidable for any ingredient grown in soil.

That said, the trace amounts of heavy metals in our products are highly controlled and regulated. Our ingredients and raw materials are routinely tested for heavy metal levels. They comply with Canadian government standards and are closely monitored to ensure they stay well below the limit.

We know just how important clean, quality nutrition is to our customers. We’re proud to offer the absolute best shakes out there, working with each and every one of our suppliers and testing our finished products to ensure they meet our highest standards.

For any further questions or concerns, please reach out to info@goodprotein.ca and our customer service team will be happy to help.

FAQ

Does Good Protein test for heavy metals in their products?
Yes. Every lot of our All-in-One Shakes is independently tested by accredited third-party laboratories to measure heavy metal trace content.

Are Good Protein products regulated by Health Canada?
Our test results show that all products remain well below the limits established by Health Canada.

Why would heavy metals appear in plant-based foods?
Heavy metals such as lead, cadmium, arsenic, and mercury occur naturally in the environment. They are present in soil, water, and the plants we eat every day. Because of this, trace amounts can be found in all foods, including fresh produce like spinach, carrots, and potatoes.

I consume Good Protein products. Should I be worried?
No.