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Protein powder: which ones tested lowest for lead

Consumer Reports tested popular protein powders and shakes for lead. Most had more in one serving than its experts say is OK for a whole day. Plant-based ones ran highest. Here’s every product from its tests, lowest lead first, and how to pick one.

By Kamran · Sources checked October 15, 2026

All 28, lowest lead first

How to pick one

Mostly Consumer Reports’ own advice. Where it’s someone else’s, the source says so.

    The other side, to be fair

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