Protein shakes are all the rage these days, but according to a recent study by Consumer Reports, you might want to hold off jumping on the bandwagon. When CR tested 23 different protein powders and ...

A recent Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein powders and shakes contain concerning levels of lead. The results sparked widespread interest among readers, many of whom rely ...

It's no surprise to Northeastern food policy expert Darin Detwiler that high levels of lead are being found in both protein powders and bottles of cinnamon. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Update: In response to reader questions, CR conducted heavy metal testing on five additional protein powders, from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Much has changed ...

Protein supplements are more popular than ever, but a new report suggests that popular powders and shakes are contaminated with elevated levels of lead, prompting some experts to recommend limiting ...

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This week, the United States non-profit Consumer Reports released its investigation testing 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands to see if they contained heavy metals. More ...

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over $32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using ...

Share on Pinterest Many popular protein powders and shakes may contain lead, according to Consumer Reports. Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images A new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation has found that many ...