If you’re exploring the protein powder aisle for the first time, the hundreds of tubs and formulas lining grocery shelves can ...

The best vegan protein powders have had a bit of a reputation crisis after a report that showed many powders on the market, ...

A Consumer Reports investigation last fall found concerning levels of lead in several protein powders. Now the team is back ...

After concerns following an initial report last fall, Consumer Reports tested more protein powders for lead and has new ...

Anyone who’s trying to put on muscle knows just how hard it can be to hit your protein goals. While experts are divided on the issue, it’s generally ...

Calcium and phytates that are often in protein powder can block iron absorption, according to Theresa Gentile, MS, RDN, CDN, a Brooklyn-based registered dietitian and national media spokesperson for ...

After a Consumer Reports investigation revealed that some popular protein powders and shakes contained troubling levels of lead, many readers wrote in with a simple question: What does this mean for ...

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A new Consumer Reports test shows some popular protein powders are safe, easing worries about lead exposure for daily users. Four tested protein powders had lead levels below concern, while one was ...

So, there’s lead in your protein powder. And even if it’s the first time you’re hearing that, you probably already guessed as much. From baby food to ground cinnamon, it feels like there’s lead in ...

Consumer Reports tested five reader-requested chocolate protein powders: Clean Simple Eats, Equate from Walmart, Premier ...

Since 2010, Consumer Reports has conducted independent, unbiased tests of protein powders and shakes to identify products contaminated with troubling levels of toxic heavy metals. Our fall 2025 tests ...