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A new investigation has found that many popular protein powders and shakes may contain potentially dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals, including lead — though not all experts agree on how much risk they actually pose.

Consumer Reports tested 23 popular protein products and found more than two-thirds contained more lead per serving than the outlet's experts consider is safe in a single day. Some had more than 10 times what some health experts consider a safe daily amount, according to the report published this week.

"We advise against daily use for most protein powders, since many have high levels of heavy metals and none are necessary to hit your protein goals," said Tunde Akinleye, a chemist and food safety research

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