Stop Taking This Popular Supplement (It's Loaded with Lead)
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October 1st 2025
(7 months)
Parent Episode: Q&A #70 with Dr. Rhonda Patrick (5/3/25)
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In this video, Rhonda Patrick discusses how many popular greens powders often contain 1-2 micrograms of lead per serving and why these levels are high enough to raise concern.
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