A popular protein powder praised for tasting like cake batter was sent to a certified lab. What came back shocked everyone.

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

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

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

If you’re exploring the protein powder aisle for the first time, the hundreds of tubs and formulas lining grocery shelves can ...

Anyone who’s trying to put on muscle knows just how hard it can be to hit your protein goals. While experts are divided on the issue, it’s generally ...

Last year, a Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of lead in some popular protein powders—raising big ...

Consumer Reports tests protein powders for lead content, finding some with high levels of heavy metals. Learn about the risks ...

You’ve just crushed your workout. Sweaty and satisfied, you reach for that convenient protein shake you’ve been told will help build muscle and speed recovery. The label promises lean muscle, fast ...

If consumed in high doses, lead and other heavy metals have serious, well-documented health risks. whitebalance.space/E+ via Getty Images Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, ...

A protein shake and a candy bar walk into a lab — and according to the NOVA food classification system, they might walk out with the same grade. When calories are the only measure and processing is ...

This type of protein powder mixes into water like juice—and is set to be everywhere in 2026. Here’s how it works, its benefits, and whether it’s worth trying.