Consumer Confidence: More protein powders under the microscope

Consumer Reports tested five reader-requested chocolate protein powders: Clean Simple Eats, Equate from Walmart, Premier ...

Readers Asked Us to Test These 5 Protein Powders. All Had Low Levels of Lead.

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

5 Popular Protein Powders With Low Lead Levels, According to New Report

So Consumer Reports conducted a new round of testing with five of the most popular reader-requested chocolate protein powders ...

Best Chocolate and Vanilla Protein Powders and Shakes, Based on CR’s Lead Testing

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

Some popular protein powder brands contain high levels of lead, new report finds

Protein supplements are more popular than ever, but a new report suggests that popular powders and shakes are contaminated with elevated levels of lead, prompting some experts to recommend limiting ...

We Evaluated Dozens of Protein Powders With Expert Scrutiny. These Deliver on Performance and Purity

A Certified Sports Nutrition Coach reviews the best protein powders of 2026 comparing taste, quality, ingredients, and ...
Yahoo

Is protein powder good for you? Do you need protein powder in your diet? Your questions about the supplement answered.

Social media also contributes to the almost inescapable messaging around protein powder, with creators sharing their protein gains, goals and favorite brands. They’re even creating their own. Take ...
New Atlas

Protein-rich microalgae gets a nutritious boost from an unlikely source

When it comes to protein sources that are more eco-friendly than traditional livestock, two of the most promising candidates are insects and microalgae. Scientists have now devised a method of using ...