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 indirectly contributes to your daily energy levels. However, the body typically relies on carbohydrates as its ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Some protein powders and shakes are riddled with high levels of lead, a Consumer Reports investigation has found. The organization purchased multiple samples of protein products over a three-month ...

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

A Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. CR said about 70% of the 23 products tested contained over 120% of their level of concern for lead, ...