Eating enough protein is crucial to maintain and grow strong muscles, speed up recovery after exercise, and support many bodily functions. Protein is an essential macronutrient along with ...

Everyone seems to be talking about protein right now—and for good reason. “Protein is the building block of every tissue in our body, from muscles and bones to organs, skin, and hair,” says Rachel ...

Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...

Share on Pinterest Many popular protein powders and shakes may contain lead, according to Consumer Reports. Anna Blazhuk/Getty Images A new Consumer Reports (CR) investigation has found that many ...

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Consumer Reports revealed that more than two-thirds of the 23 protein supplements it tested contained unsafe levels of lead, raising health concerns for millions of Americans who routinely consume ...

Some protein powders and shakes are riddled with high levels of lead, a Consumer Reports investigation has found. The organization purchased multiple samples of protein products over a three-month ...

Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation. In the report, published Tuesday, Consumer Reports analyzed 23 protein powders and shakes ...

Much has changed since Consumer Reports first tested protein powders and shakes. Over the past 15 years, Americans’ obsession with protein has transformed what had been a niche product into the ...

Experts said the levels were not high enough to cause immediate harm, but raised the risk of long-term health effects. By Maggie Astor A number of popular protein supplements contain levels of lead ...