Health claim

“Using milk as the base for a protein shake provides additional protein compared to using water.”

Claim checked — strong evidenceMedium risknutrition

Evidence Summary

Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.

Cow's milk contains about 8 g of protein per cup, so substituting water with milk adds roughly that amount of protein to the shake.

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Milk or Water in your Protein shake?

Darcy Kelly

The video compares using milk versus water as the base for a protein shake, discussing differences in taste, texture, and nutritional impact.

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Using milk as the base for a protein shake provides additional protein compared to using water. — Evidence Review — MenHealth Digest