HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I want to loose weight. what type of protein shake i can take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Any type: Substituting a protein shake for a meal is a common way to try to lose weight. The best way is to take it right after a vigorous work out. The exercise component is extremely important. Sometimes, people just add the shake to their diet hoping it will help. That makes them gain weight.

Dr Michalski agreed

Answered 1/16/2018

4.9k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Is drinking protein powder shakes to loose weight while trying to conceive safe?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

I have high blood pressure and I do weight training should take protein shake after my training?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Meds effect appetite by the time i take them not hungry hrs later so hungry feel like i'm going to vomit. Protein shake ok or cause weight gain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am trying to loose weight & have took herbal tablets & protien shakes, how should I alter my diet to effectively lose weight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

A few things. I am under weight, and trying to gain weight. Its very hard as when I am hungry, I get full very fast. I take a high protien weight gain shake in the mornings...very high calories. I try to eat but its very taxing...I am skinny and well,

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Are protein shakes good for women who want to loose weight?
I'am a weight trainer what food should I eat is protein shake bade for me ? Should i take creatine is it healthy to use ?
Is it healthy to take protein shake for weight loss?
Would you say it is smart to drink a protein shake when trying to loose weight?
My son who is 14 is lifting weights and wants to take a protein shake, like muscle milk, will this be beneficial or harm him?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.