NEW ORLEANS — Some of the most popular protein shakes and powders on the market could come with an unwanted ingredient, lead.

tested nearly two dozen brands and found that more than two-thirds contained levels of lead higher than what's considered safe for daily use.

So, what do you need to know? Protein is good for you. It repairs your body, helps preserve muscle which starts declining in your mid-30s. It's great for maintaining weight, because it makes you feel fuller and takes more energy to digest.

So, can you have your "shake" and eat it too?

Fitness expert Spencer Shilstone supplements his daily nutrition with a whey protein shake. He also bakes with it. It's his own which is third party tested to make sure lead content is less than the FDA threshold. That’s 8.8 micrograms of le

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