Nov 21, 2025
Most ViewedIs Huel safe
Consumer Reports tested 23 protein powders and flagged Huel Black Edition for elevated lead (reported as 6.3 µg per 90 g serving) and cadmium, recommending avoidance of that single product; Consumer R...
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Most ViewedDoes gold standard 100% whey have lead in it
Consumer Reports’ testing placed Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard 100% Whey among the lower‑lead dairy powders and listed it as a “better choice for daily consumption” in its review of 23 protein pro...
Dec 4, 2025
Most ViewedAre there long-term studies on health effects of using Huel as a meal replacement?
There is limited long‑term, peer‑reviewed evidence on the health effects of using Huel as a sole meal replacement: the best‑known trial is a 4‑week pilot intervention on Huel users, and journalistic/s...
Jan 21, 2026
Which specific protein bar and powder brands have repeatedly tested above Prop 65 or Consumer Reports' lead thresholds?
’ October 2025 testing and earlier data repeatedly flagged specific plant-forward powders — most prominently ’s Vegan Mass Gainer and ’s Black Edition — as containing well above the Consumer Reports/ ...
Dec 8, 2025
Are there class-action or enforcement actions against supplement companies for refund or false claims issues in 2025?
Yes — both private class actions and government enforcement actions targeting supplement makers for false claims, mislabeling and refund obligations have continued into 2025. Federal enforcement produ...
Nov 24, 2025
How does Huel's nutritional profile compare to a balanced whole-food diet?
Huel is formulated to be “nutritionally complete,” supplying macronutrients plus 27 vitamins/minerals and can replace meals for convenience or short-term calorie control, but multiple nutrition expert...
Nov 15, 2025
do protein powders have lead in them?
Recent independent testing by Consumer Reports and follow-up coverage found measurable lead in many protein powders, with more than two‑thirds of 23 tested products containing a single serving with mo...