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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Lauren Gould

Can I get too much protein? Experts answer your questions on the popular supplement

close-up image of a man pouring scoop of protein powder into a cup
To help answer our most pressing protein questions, we interviewed four registered dietitians. Photograph: Organic Media/Getty Images

If our protein powder taste test taught us anything, it’s that these supplements are confusing.

While plant and whey powders are both popular, we opted for whey, given its surging prices and popularity (and the former’s higher risk of lead).

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