Consumer Reports released new findings after testing five reader-requested chocolate protein powders for lead and other heavy metals. The nonprofit organization previously revealed in late 2025 that ...

You’ve probably heard messaging that you need more protein in your life. And one of the most popular ways to cram more of the macronutrient into your day is with protein powder. Now, a new Consumer ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead. More than two-thirds of the 23 products tested exceeded the organization’s self-set ...

After a Consumer Reports investigation revealed that some popular protein powders and shakes contained troubling levels of lead, many readers wrote in with a simple question: What does this mean for ...

The findings come after a CR investigation found certain protein powders exceeded safe daily lead levels ...

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Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Protein powder is generally safe if used in recommended amounts by healthy ...

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