Post #4 put the caveat in the right place and I want to underline it.
Protein targets during weight loss: the standard recommendation is 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram of body weight. Individual requirements vary but that range is a reasonable starting point.
The strength of my opinion here exceeds the strength of my evidence.
Picking up post #6: that is the part I would want checked first.
Liquid versus solid: protein in liquid form (shakes) is easier to consume in volume but might not be as satiating as solid food. Using both together can help.
It took me longer than it should have to see that.
Careful with the language on Shakes versus food. "Not detected" and "not present" are different findings and the first is a statement about the method.
Post #24 answers the question as asked. The question underneath it is different.
Nothing here is medical or dietetic advice, and a dietitian is the professional this subcategory most often recommends.
I have kept the units in throughout, for the obvious reason.
Published guidance on protein during weight loss is reasonably consistent and is easy to find, which makes this one of the better-evidenced practical questions here.
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