Study reveals 70 per cent of the 36 protein brands are mislabelled in India, 14 per cent contains toxin

An observational analysis conducted on 36 popular protein powders in India has highlighted issues regarding their quality, accuracy in labelling and the validity of advertised claims.
This study published in the peer-reviewed journal Medicine, has raised concerns about the standards and reliability of these widely used dietary supplements.

70 per cent of the 36 supplements are mislabelled

According to the analysis, approximately 70 per cent of the 36 supplements examined had inaccurate information regarding their protein content, while some brands were found to offer only half of the protein content they claimed on their boxes. Moreover, around 14 per cent of the samples contained harmful fungal toxins.

The study authors stressed the importance of thorough examination, regulation, and fundamental safety assessments prior to the marketing of protein-based herbal and dietary supplements. They underscored the absence of proactive and forward-looking analyses of commonly used supplements, particularly those centred around protein, in existing published research.

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