Protein powders are a convenient way to boost your daily protein intake, but many store-bought options contain artificial additives, dairy, or unnecessary fillers. This homemade chocolate protein ...

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This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. Whether you’re scooping protein powder into your smoothie or grabbing a pre-made shake off the shelf, protein shakes are a quick, easy ...

Update: In response to reader questions, CR conducted heavy metal testing on five additional protein powders, from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual, and Truvani. Much has changed ...

If you love your morning coffee but want the benefits of added protein, here’s what to know before heating your drink — ...

Fifteen years ago, consumer advocacy outlet Consumer Reports first assessed protein powders, a notoriously unregulated and popular segment of the wellness industry. Consumer Reports revisited the ...

Some protein powders and shakes tested by Consumer Reports contained levels of lead, a heavy metal, that experts say could raise the risk of long-term health problems. Scientists hired by Consumer ...

There might be whey more in your protein shake than you bargained for. A new Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein supplements are contaminated with “troubling levels of toxic ...

A new Consumer Reports investigation has found that most protein powders and shakes — dietary supplements that have exploded in popularity in recent years — contain more lead in a single serving than ...

A new report found that popular protein powders and pre-made shakes contain lead. Two-thirds of the 23 tested products contained unsafe levels, according to researchers’ safety experts. Those experts ...

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 ...

A protein shake may taste sweet, but it could still have a relatively high amount of blood-pressure-raising sodium, so always check the nutrition facts panel, especially if you've already been ...