To kickstart your goals, we researched, fact-checked labels and asked experts to explain everything worth knowing about protein powders. Whether you want to build some muscle mass or counteract a ...

Hitting your protein goals can be much easier if you incorporate a protein powder into your routine. If you’re not sure where to start, our No. 1 pick is Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard 100% Whey.

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The wellness industry is a wild marketplace. You can't trust the marketing alone, and FDA regulation on protein powder deals is quite limited. It pays to be cautious. So for this year's Black Friday, ...

It's probably not the tastiest, but powdered protein you can grow in transit could help astronauts stay healthy on long-haul voyages. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a ...

A recent Consumer Reports investigation found that many popular protein powders and shakes contain concerning levels of lead. The results sparked widespread interest among readers, many of whom rely ...

There’s nothing scarier than finding out that the protein powder you’ve been using for months to years might be contaminated with—gulp—lead. That was the major headline in recent weeks after Consumer ...

Protein powders and shakes are more popular than ever—touted as workout fuel or even meal replacements. But a new Consumer Reports investigation uncovered a hidden risk: some of these supplements ...

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 ...

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 ...