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Researchers took 44 men and gave either plant-protein or animal-protein supplements for 12 weeks while strength training. There was no statistical difference in muscle strength or mass between groups (www.tandfonline.com)
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[–] Zephorah@discuss.online 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

If it follows the chocolate heavy metal contaminants across brands, it’s likely the machinery used to grind things.

[–] geekwithsoul@piefed.social 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Unfortunately Chinese manufacturers have a long history of using harmful fillers in consumables, even for the non-export market so it's hard to tell how much is accidental and how much intentional.

[–] ayyy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I dunno if I would consider that to be the norm…those people got the death penalty for what they did, after all.

[–] geekwithsoul@piefed.social -1 points 3 weeks ago

They got the death penalty more for being dumb enough to get caught. Chinese goods - from aircraft parts and concrete to food and clothing have repeatedly been found to have dangerously cut corners and/or inadequately ensured product safety.