While the study found a few products did have a concerning amount of heavy metals, a pharmacologist explains why it's no ...

Although the new report found that multiple protein powders contained elevated lead levels compared to the reference standard, that doesn’t mean protein powders cause lead poisoning or pose a clear ...

A new study by Consumer Reports, published on Oct. 14, 2025, claims that some such protein products contain dangerously high levels of lead, as well as other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic.

Protein powders, cinnamon products found to have high levels of lead. Here's a list of brands to avoid, according to the FDA ...

Consumer Reports' study shows over two-thirds of the 23 protein powders and shakes they tested have lead, some well above the ...

A Consumer Reports investigation reveals over two-thirds of tested protein supplements exceed California’s stricter lead ...

Earlier this year, a January report also found that protein powders used to build muscle mass can contain harmful heavy ...

Consumer Reports expressed concern about high levels of lead in some two dozen protein powders, but only with repeated high ...