We tested powders from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Our results show it’s possible to ...

When choosing a protein powder, we generally want it to be low in sugar and carbohydrates, and to not taste terrible. We don't even consider that it might also be packed with dangerously high levels ...

If you start your day with a protein shake, you’re not alone. But a new Consumer Reports investigation finds that many popular protein powders and shakes pack much more than protein, with some ...

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 ...

A new report found that popular protein powders and pre-made shakes contain lead. Two-thirds of the 23 tested products contained unsafe levels, according to researchers’ safety experts. Those experts ...

A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes may contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead, though not all experts agree on how much risk ...

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 ...

When it comes to nutrition trends, protein is having a major moment. Walk down the aisle of any grocery store and you can find protein-infused popcorn, yogurt, ice cream and more. And, of course, ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein powders and shakes contain concerning levels of lead. Testing showed that plant-based and chocolate flavors had the highest lead ...

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 ...