Answering Your FAQs: High Levels of Lead in Protein Powders and Shakes

CR’s protein powder investigation inspired a lot of comment and debate. Here, we address the most frequently asked questions.
Medical Xpress

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says—a pharmacologist explains the data

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching more than US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. However, regardless ...
The Conversation

Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

C. Michael White does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...
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New report finds high levels of lead in some protein powders. A pharmacologist explains the data

This article originally appeared on The Conversation. Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over $32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using ...
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Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

If consumed in high doses, lead and other heavy metals have serious, well-documented health risks. whitebalance.space/E+ via Getty Images Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, ...
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Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over US$32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. A new study by Consumer ...