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Consumer Reports investigation uncovers concerning levels of lead in some protein powders

Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein powders and shakes and found that more than two-thirds contained more lead in a single serving than experts consider safe for an entire day. Read More

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. A new study by Consumer ... s important to note that all the products Consumer Reports flagged have lead levels significantly lower than ... Read More

New report finds high levels of lead in some protein powders. A pharmacologist explains the data

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 ... Read More

Is The Viral Report About Lead In Protein Powders As Scary As It Sounds? What Experts Want You To Know

Experts explain why people don't need to worry about Consumer Reports' research that found lead in popular protein powders including Quest and Optimum Nutrition. Read More

Why scientists found lead in protein powders

2A135E4 Whey protein powder supplement for after exercise workout Tests have found lead in protein powders, but not at levels higher than US Food and Drug Administration limits. Credit: Jean Pierre ... Read More

Protein Powders, Shakes Test Positive for High Levels of Lead, Report Finds

Share on Pinterest Many popular protein powders and shakes may contain lead, according to Consumer Reports. Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images A new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation has found that many ... Read More

Popular bubble tea may contain concerning levels of heavy metal, investigation finds

Bubble tea can be a delicious, sweet treat — but is it all that good for you? Consumer Reports has released the results of a recent investigation into the contents of a bubble tea (also referred to as ... Read More

Plant-based protein supplements show highest lead levels in tests, Consumer Reports finds

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 ... Read More

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says—a pharmacologist explains the data

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching more than US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. However, regardless ... Read More