Protein powders have become a staple in many people’s diets as a way to boost protein intake, build muscle and support recovery. However, recent research from the Clean Label Project has raised ...

We all know how important protein is for health, especially when it comes to either losing weight, building muscle, or just ...

Just when you thought you had your health game figured out, a bombshell report from the Clean Label Project dropped on January 9 that’s making fitness enthusiasts everywhere question their protein ...

As if the protein craze wasn’t crazy enough, recent data published by Consumer Reportssuggests there are dangerous amounts of heavy metals in popular brands of protein powder. The report also ...

Nearly half of 160 different protein powders recently tested by the nonprofit Clean Label Project exceeded California’s Proposition 65 strict safety thresholds for heavy metals like lead and cadmium.

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Plant-based powders, particularly those made with pea protein, were found to have the highest lead levels — and only a handful of brands were deemed safe for regular use in the nonprofit’s analysis.

With the holiday season approaching, many of us will be indulging in a favorite treat: chocolate. Yet despite dark chocolate’s reputation as a healthier sweet, it can also be contaminated with lead ...