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Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead and other metals, Consumer Reports finds

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 ... Read More

Toxic heavy metals found in protein powders, shakes — avoid these products

Researchers are sounding the alarm on several protein powders after discovering that many of them contain high levels of lead. A study conducted by Consumer Reports released Oct. 14 involved the ... Read More

A study found lead in popular protein powders. Here's why you shouldn't panic

A Consumer Reports investigation has found what it calls "concerning" levels of lead in roughly two dozen popular protein powder brands — but says that's not necessarily cause for tossing them. The ... Read More

Popular protein powders, shakes contain lead, Consumer Reports claims in new study

The study tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes and found that more than two-thirds contained more lead than the group’s food safety experts say is higher than is safe to consume in a ... Read More

New Consumer Reports investigation finds troubling levels of lead in popular protein powders

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 ... Read More

Protein powders contain high amounts of lead, new report says: A pharmacologist explains the data

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 ... Read More