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 ...

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 ...

Much has changed since Consumer Reports first tested protein powders and shakes. Over the past 15 years, Americans’ obsession with protein has transformed what had been a niche product into the ...

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 ...

Most protein products tested in a recent study contained more lead in one serving than is considered safe by experts, according to Consumer Reports. An investigation by the consumer advocacy ...

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. A new study by Consumer ...