Powder and ready-to-drink protein sales have exploded, reaching over US$32 billion[1] globally from 2024 to 2025. Increasingly, consumers are using these protein sources daily[2].
A new study by Consumer Reports, published on Oct. 14, 2025, claims that some such protein products contain dangerously high levels of lead[3], as well as other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic. At high levels, these substances have serious, ...