A popular protein powder praised for tasting like cake batter was sent to a certified lab. What came back shocked everyone.

Consumer Reports tests protein powders for lead content, finding some with high levels of heavy metals. Learn about the risks ...

According Consumer Reports' tests, these 10 products—from Equate, Owyn, Premier Protein, and more—have low levels of lead.

Consumer Reports reveals lead contamination in protein powders; experts warn of health risks from plant-based, chocolate ...

What the lab found raised red flags: more than two-thirds contained more lead in one serving than CR’s food-safety experts ...

If consumed in high doses, lead and other heavy metals have serious, well-documented health risks. whitebalance.space/E+ via Getty Images Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, ...

Ever since my days as a collegiate athlete, I’ve been drinking premade protein shakes. I treat them as a form of on-the-go ...

This type of protein powder mixes into water like juice—and is set to be everywhere in 2026. Here’s how it works, its ...

You’ve just crushed your workout. Sweaty and satisfied, you reach for that convenient protein shake you’ve been told will help build muscle and speed recovery. The label promises lean muscle, fast ...

As 2026 begins, many of us are aiming for more than just bigger muscles; we want strength that lasts and supports our daily lives. Combining high-quality protein with creatine is one of the most ...