Is Vega protein powder bad for you?
Is Vega protein powder bad for you? Melissa Piercell, ND, says that plant-based protein powder in moderation should be fine. “The vegetable products used in vegan protein powders come from the ground. Because of that, they can bring up some heavy metals from the soil. What's found in the protein powder isn't an added ingredient, it's from the soil.” What kind of protein is in Vega Sport? From a complete, multisource plant-based protein blend of pea, alfalfa, pumpkin seed and organic sunflower seed proteins. Help support recovery with 30 grams of protein, that includes 5-6 grams (depending on flavour) of...