Amrita Shaw
- Affiliation
- Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning, Vidyagiri, Prasanthi Nilayam
- Department
- Allied PhD Research Scholar
- Location
- India
Amrita Shaw
1 article
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Labeling transparency and heavy metal contamination in commercial protein powders: A case study
Abstract: With the recent surge in market demand, health supplements particularly protein powders, have become increasingly vulnerable to quality deterioration, adulteration, and unethical marketing practices. Non-compliance with labeling regulations is on a rise. Moreover, research indicates that heavy metals absorbed from contaminated soil often accumulate in the protein fractions of crops, thereby elevating the risk of heavy metal contamination in protein powders. These issues highlight the urgent need to systematically assess …
Published in International Journal of Nutritions · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 Read article