In a recent study, more than two-thirds of tested products passed the safety threshold of 0.5 micrograms per serving. The ...

Consumer Reports released new findings after testing five reader-requested chocolate protein powders for lead and other heavy metals. The nonprofit organization previously revealed in late 2025 that ...

Researchers have tested more popular brands, including five reader-requested chocolate protein powders from Clean Simple Eats, Equate, Premier Protein, Ritual and Truvani.

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD Protein powder is generally safe if used in recommended amounts by healthy adults.People with or at risk of kidney disease should talk to a healthcare ...

For some people, taking protein powder may lead to digestive symptoms such as indigestion, nausea, or stomach pain. 13 Responses can vary depending on the type of protein, individual digestive ...

Since 2024, the FDA has been warning consumers of elevated levels of lead in more than 15 ground cinnamon products. Last week, more ground cinnamon products were added to the list of those with health ...

Protein supplements are more popular than ever, but a new report suggests that popular powders and shakes are contaminated with elevated levels of lead, prompting some experts to recommend limiting ...

When choosing a protein powder, we generally want it to be low in sugar and carbohydrates, and to not taste terrible. We don't even consider that it might also be packed with dangerously high levels ...

We spoke with registered dietitians to identify the best plant-based protein powders, sourced from pea, chia, hemp, soy and more. Here are four blends we recommend.

Proffee, or protein powder in coffee, is a trend that involves adding protein powder to coffee for a convenient daily protein boost. As a (mostly!) vegetarian who struggles to meet my daily protein ...

I've been researching and testing lifestyle products for over 5 years. The protein powder industry is vast, comprising dozens of options that range from whey to casein formulas. The latter is a great ...

Maggie Donahue is an Associate Editor on Health’s Updates team. Maggie holds an M.S. from the Columbia University School of Journalism and has over six years of experience in digital media. Nick ...