Pea Protein Isolate non-GMO

I reached out to True Nutrition about a year ago and they sent their test results for their soy protein, rice protein concentrate, pea protein isolate, whey protein isolate ultra - CFM, whey protein isolate cold-filtration, whey protein concentrate, and RGBH/soy free whey protein isolate. Tests appear to have been performed by a company called Certified Laboratories in July 2024. I received test results for levels of lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury in each of the proteins I listed above. Here are the lead levels they provided: soy protein: 0.030 ppm rice protein concentrate: 0.362 ppm pea protein isolate: 0.025 ppm whey protein isolate ultra CFM: 0.024 ppm whey protein isolate cold-filtration: 0.023 ppm whey protein concentrate: 0.016 ppm rgbh/soy free whey protein isolate: 0.017 ppm I haven't typed out all the arsenic and cadmium and mercury levels because I am too lazy to type it all but if anyone is curious you can DM me and I can send you the PDFs. Or maybe I'll host them on google drive or something. Some math: For their rice protein concentrate, to reach 10 micrograms in a day, you would have to eat 33.33 grams of the protein concentrate (keep in mind there are often other fillers in the protein powder). 0.362(x) = 10μg --> x = 33.33 For something like the soy protein, to reach 10μg in one day, you would have to eat 0.030(x) = 10μg --> x = 333 grams TLDR: **For True Nutrition brand protein powder, most protein sources seem safe enough, but I'm probably going to avoid rice protein concentrate** **Edit:** Because I just read from other comments that California was suggesting 0.5μg per day, here is some more math. To consume 0.5micrograms of lead, you would have to eat: 16.67 grams of soy protein 1.38 grams of rice protein concentrate 20g of pea protein isolate 20.83g of whey protein isolate ultra CFM 21.74g of whey protein isolate cold-filtration 31.25g of whey protein concentrate 29.41g of rgbh/soy free whey protein isolate

soy isolate or beef protein isolate huge fan of true nutrition's offerings and their unflavored stuff (I add my own flavors so never get tired of the same one)

I use TrueNutrition protein powder; they have a lot of vegan bases (I use the pumpkin one). My smoothies are usually frozen strawberries, protein powder, cup of soy milk, 1/2 block of silken tofu, one or two dates, and then I'll put chia seeds on afterward for some fat. It usually clocks in at around 500kcal & 45g protein.

For vegan protein powder I use Truvani and True Nutrition

Came here to say Truvani! Clean list of maybe 6 ingredients. True Nutrition is also great

Another vote for True Nutrition! I've done 100% pea protein in Cinnamon Bun flavor for years.

Hello All, I’m somewhat of a fitness enthusiast working up the courage to go vegan, and one thing I’m struggling with is protein powder. I’ve relied on whey powder and can’t find a vegan replacement that meets my criteria. Basically, it has to mix easily, not cost an outrageous amount, and not come in a plastic tub (I can’t justify sending more plastic into the ocean). I’ve tried True Nutrition’s chocolate-flavored pea powder and their chocolate-flavored soy powder, but both mixed into a chalky sludge and tasted horrendous. If I must, I can deal with poor flavor, but terrible consistency and terrible mixability are nonstarters. I understand some may dispute the need for protein supplements to begin with, but I’d prefer not to debate that. I’m just looking for suggestions, please. It might help to know that I’m in the States.

My nutritionist said that the cheaper the powder, the more likely it has elevated levels of lead. https://www.consumerreports.org/lead/protein-powders-and-shakes-contain-high-levels-of-lead-a4206364640/ It's more expensive, but he said he only uses stuff from True Nutrition, so that's what I do.