Protein indirectly contributes to your daily energy levels. However, the body typically relies on carbohydrates as its primary energy source. Learn how protein helps with energy here.

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 ...

Much has changed since Consumer Reports first tested protein powders and shakes. Over the past 15 years, Americans’ obsession with protein has transformed what had been a niche product into the ...

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. In the report, published Tuesday, Consumer Reports analyzed 23 protein powders and shakes ...

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 ...

Protein supplements are more popular than ever, but a new report suggests that some popular powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, prompting experts to recommend limiting how often you ...

We tested powders from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Our results show it’s possible to ...

The popularity of protein – and the idea that people aren't eating enough of it – has taken off in recent years. But a new Consumer Reports analysis suggests that many popular protein powders contain ...

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A Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead. CR said about 70% of the 23 products tested contained over 120% of their level of concern for lead, ...