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 ...

About 70% of tested protein powders exceeded concerning levels of lead, with some products containing over 1,000% of the level of concern. Plant-based protein powders had higher lead levels than ...

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 ...

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over $32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. However, regardless of the ...

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 ...

AUSTIN, Texas — Protein powders and shakes are more popular than ever—touted as workout fuel or even meal replacements. But a new Consumer Reports investigation uncovered a hidden risk: some of these ...