According to a new report, protein powders and shakes from some popular brands have high levels of lead and other metals.

Too much lead can cause kidney issues, high blood pressure, and cognitive issues. Learn which protein powders are safer and ...

Consumer Reports found that more than two-thirds of products tested contained unsafe or concerning levels of lead ...

Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high ...

Consumers might be consuming higher than recommended levels of lead without realizing it, according to findings released by Consumer Reports.

Getting enough protein is key to fueling your body. While there are plenty of high-protein foods to add to your plate, many ...

Most people get sufficient amounts of protein from their food and don't need these products, nutrition experts say.

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over $32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, ...

Another analysis of 36 protein powders in 2021 found lead levels ranged from 0.8-88.4 mcg per kilogram of product. Consuming ...

Although the new report found that multiple protein powders contained elevated lead levels compared to the reference standard, that doesn’t mean protein powders cause lead poisoning or pose a clear ...

Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a toxic heavy metal, that experts say ...

We consulted with dietitians to determine if you should be concerned about heavy metals in protein powders.