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

A new Consumer Reports investigation finds that many popular protein powders and shakes pack more than protein, with some ...

(THE CONVERSATION) 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 ...

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, ...

Much has changed since Consumer Reports first tested protein powders and shakes. Over the past 15 years, Americans’ obsession with protein has transformed what had been a niche product into the ...

Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over $32 billion globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily. However, regardless of the ...

Protein powders and shakes are more popular than ever — touted as workout fuel or even meal replacements. But a new Consumer ...

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 ...

Methodology, review process and data are greater contributing factors in research than a single ingredient.

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) C. Michael White, University of Connecticut (THE CONVERSATION) Powder and ...