A 49-year-old member asked:
is there a number one doctor-recommended protein shake to lose weight?
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Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
There is no best...: The best protein is whey protein. Soy is good but not as good. It comes down to cost and hype. Avoid those proteins which have "extra" branched chain amino acids. Heavily advertised, little benefit, and very costly.
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