Research shows that more than two-thirds of the 23 protein powders sold in the United States exceed safe levels of lead.

CR’s protein powder investigation inspired a lot of comment and debate. Here, we address the most frequently asked questions.

High levels of lead have been found in protein powders. See which vegan, mass-gainer and whey products to avoid.

A Consumer Reports investigation has found what it calls “concerning” levels of lead in roughly two dozen popular protein powder brands — but says that’s not necessarily cause for tossing them. The ...

I don’t consider myself a huge makeup person, but as a beauty editor, I somehow own an embarrassing amount of it. Of all the products that land on my desk, the one I can’t seem to stop collecting is ...

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over $32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. However, regardless of the ...