Most of the products the study tested contained much less lead than the FDA deems unsafe, but some did have a concerning ...
Experts said the levels were not high enough to cause immediate harm, but raised the risk of long-term health effects.
Like other protein powders, clear protein often contains sweeteners, sugar substitutes, or flavoring agents (like stevia or ...
A recent report found high levels of lead in some protein powders and shakes, but demand among U.S. consumers has soared.
Protein supplements are wildly popular, but CR’s tests of 23 products found that more than two-thirds of them contain more ...
Choosing the right protein bar can be challenging without knowing what to look for. Dietitians recommend bars made from whole-food ingredients and minimal artificial sweeteners and sugar alcohols.
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 ...
The most concerning products in a new report were all plant-based protein powders. One of the identified brands called it ...
Consumers might be consuming higher than recommended levels of lead without realizing it, according to findings released by Consumer Reports.
Consumer Reports is urging the FDA to establish strict limits on lead in protein powders and shakes in light of its new ...
Another analysis of 36 protein powders in 2021 found lead levels ranged from 0.8-88.4 mcg per kilogram of product. Consuming ...