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Essential Grass-Fed Whey
NSF Certified for Sport + Informed Choice. Cold-pressed, micro-filtered. Consumer Reports found 2/3 of protein powders have concerning heavy metal levels—third-party testing is essential.
Quality & Materials
Grass-fed whey isolate. Cold-processed to preserve immunoglobulins.
Evidence & Testing
NSF Certified for Sport is most rigorous third-party certification.
Brand Transparency
Batch-tested. COAs available.
Value Assessment
$2.50/serving. Premium but verified safe.
Why Not Alternatives?
Most protein powders aren't tested for heavy metals. Plant-based had 9x more lead than whey in CR testing. This is verified clean.
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