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 ...

Answering Your FAQs: High Levels of Lead in Protein Powders and Shakes

CR’s protein powder investigation inspired a lot of comment and debate. Here, we address the most frequently asked questions.
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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 ...
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Report Finds Dangerous Lead Levels in Popular Protein Powders — and Plant-Based Ones Contain the Most

It was revealed that plant-based protein powders contained significantly more lead content than those made from animal ...
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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 ...