A new Consumer Reports investigation found protein powders and shakes have a concerning level of lead.

Lead in protein powders

The backstory:

Consumer Reports first tested protein powders 15 years ago. Since then, protein products have grown in popularity in the nutrition and wellness craze.

Big picture view:

Unlike prescription and over-the-counter drugs, the Food and Drug Administration doesn’t review, approve, or test supplements like protein powders before they are sold.

By the numbers:

Consumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands. About 70% of products tested contained over 120% of CR’s level of concern for lead, which is 0.5 micrograms per day.

What they're saying:

"It’s concerning that these results are even worse than the las

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