Consumer Reports released new findings after testing five reader-requested chocolate protein powders for lead and other heavy metals. The nonprofit organization previously revealed in late 2025 that ...

A new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes contain high levels of lead. The CR report found that over two‐thirds of the 23 products tested ...

Protein supplements are more popular than ever, but a new report suggests that popular powders and shakes are contaminated with elevated levels of lead, prompting some experts to recommend limiting ...

The protein market has boomed in recent years, with protein pastas, yoghurts and cereals now available in supermarkets alongside an ever-growing selection of protein powders. However, concerns have ...

You’ve probably heard messaging that you need more protein in your life. And one of the most popular ways to cram more of the macronutrient into your day is with protein powder. Now, a new Consumer ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. If you’ve ever walked down the supplement aisle in the grocery store, passing by rows of protein powders, or scrolled ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Consumer Reports found that more than two-thirds of 23 ...