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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 ...

A new report found that popular protein powders and pre-made shakes contain lead. Two-thirds of the 23 tested products contained unsafe levels, according to researchers’ safety experts. Those experts ...

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 ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation has found that most protein powders and shakes — dietary supplements that have exploded in popularity in recent years — contain more lead in a single serving than ...