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Protein powders and shakes contain high amounts of lead, new report says – a pharmacologist explains the data

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.

The Conversation

The tasty snack you can eat before bed to ease inflammation

Pistachios are a powerhouse of nutrients such as fibre, polyphenols and proteins, which all help boost gut health

The Independent UK

The protein craze is heavy metal, literally: bombshell investigation finds unsafe lead amounts in two-thirds of top powders for sale

Paris Martineau said Consumer Reports found “concerning levels” of heavy metals in a 2010 investigation, but the risks have been growing ever since.

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Are Whey Protein Powders Safe? New Report Says No Due To Dangerous Levels of Lead — Other Brands To Avoid

Whey protein powders allegedly contain dangerously high levels of lead. The new study also revealed other brands that have the same problem.

International Business Times UK

‘1000% more lead than recommended’: Fear as Huel Black Edition lead content revelations go viral

Should you be worried if you've been drinking this?

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Longevity expert Kayla Barnes-Lentz's daily routine: 'I'm in bed by 8pm and take 35 supplements a day'

It’s early to bed, early to rise and early to dine for the biohacker — who swears by plenty of steps as well as hi-tech tools

Evening Standard

Some US protein powders contain high levels of lead. Can I tell if mine is safe?

This week, the United States non-profit Consumer Reports released its investigation testing 23 protein powders and ready-to-drink shakes from popular brands to see if they contained heavy metals.

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Powering up? Unsafe levels of lead found in top protein powder mixes, study finds

Supplements like protein powders are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

The Independent UK

New nanoparticle treatment helps brain to clear toxic Alzheimer’s proteins in mice

Alzheimer’s is a disease that robs people of their memory, and scientists have long sought ways to stop or reverse its effects. But the blood-brain barrier – the brain’s protective shield – has been both a friend and a foe. While it keeps harmful substances out, it also blocks many…

The Conversation

Protein Shakes and Powders Contaminated with Lead: Which Brands Are Affected and What You Need to Know

Consumer Reports finds lead contamination in popular protein shakes and powders, raising concerns over which brands are affected and product safety.

International Business Times UK

Prostate cancer breakthrough could help men with late-stage disease live longer

A new drug combination could benefit up to 40 per cent of patients with advanced prostate cancer

The Independent UK

Double-pronged attack on advanced prostate cancer shows promise

Patients could one day be treated with the new combination of drugs.

The Independent UK

From Doritos to Pop-Tarts, Big Food’s $67 billion obsession is protein-packed everything: ‘It’s going to keep coming’

The new Pop-Tarts will cost $3.99, slightly more than their standard non-protein counterparts.

Fortune

5 Cheap (and Healthy) Groceries You’re Probably Ignoring

Save big at the grocery store with five underrated budget-friendly foods packed with protein and nutrients.

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The protein bar startup David is upending food science through its venture-backed experiments—and it’s just getting started

Inside the front lines of the protein wars.

The Independent UK

Rapeseed discovery ‘could help solve global protein demand’

Scientists have found a way to extract protein from the crop using environmentally friendly solvents.

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11 Protein Sources That Save Money Over Steak

Steak is delicious, but it comes with a hefty price tag. Many people want to eat more protein without blowing their grocery budget. The good news is that there are plenty of protein sources that save money over steak. These alternatives can be just as satisfying, easier to prepare, and…

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9 Power Foods That Fuel Endurance in Men

Endurance isn’t just for athletes or marathon runners. Every man, whether you’re chasing fitness goals or just want more energy for daily life, benefits from better stamina. Power foods can help fuel your body, boost performance, and aid recovery. They also support heart health and muscle repair, two essentials for…

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The Independent UK

Healthier candies for this Halloween that aren’t quite as packed with harmful sugars and saturated fats

The scariest thing on Halloween each year may well be that the average American eats more than three pounds of candy

The Guardian - AU

Going to the gym was too much effort, until I moved into one

What would happen if you removed the obstacle of having to get to the gym? Brigid Delaney spends a week finding out

The Independent UK

As a fitness writer, I eat a few protein bars a week – after watching Joe Wicks’ UPF documentary, will I give them up?

IN FOCUS: Professor Chris van Tulleken has joined forces with Joe Wicks to launch the ‘Killer’ ultra-processed protein bar in a new Channel 4 documentary – but will watching it encourage fitness writer Harry Bullmore to stop eating these products?

Euronews

Special protein found in bacteria could cause cancer cells to self-destruct, Spanish scientists say

The new process was tested in breast, colon and pancreatic cancer cells.

Evening Standard

Prostate cancer blood tests ‘can lead to men being over-tested’, experts say

The PSA test measures the amount of a protein made by prostate gland cells and can indicate cancer.

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5 Costco Items Members Are Buying in Bulk for Fall

Here are the products people are actually loading into carts right now.

Evening Standard

Joe Wicks admits his ‘dangerous’ protein bar has ’caused a lot of controversy’

Joe Wicks: Licensed To Kill, also featuring TV doctor Chris van Tulleken, has caused a stir online.

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