The popularity of protein – and the idea that people aren't eating enough of it – has taken off in recent years. But a new Consumer Reports analysis suggests that many popular protein powders contain ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." PROTEIN IS HAVING a moment, with the internet obsessing over how to consume enough of the macronutrient.

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 ...

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. In the report, published Tuesday, Consumer Reports analyzed 23 protein powders and shakes ...

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 ...

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 ...