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High Lead Levels Found In Popular Protein Drinks - Here's What You Need To Know By Rolland Judd Oct. 14, 2025 5:45 pm EST

Protein shakes are all the rage these days, but according to a recent study by Consumer Reports , you might want to hold off jumping on the bandwagon. When CR tested 23 different protein powders and ready-to-drink protein shakes, it was revealed that many of the products contained high levels of lead. In fact, only one-third of the brands tested fell into the safe-to-consume category — and more than a few showed alarming amounts of the heavy metal.

Although many of the samples tested contained enough lead to cause concern, two products in particular stood out as egregious offenders. Naked Nutrition Mass Gainer protein powder included about 1,570% mor

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