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Fairlife Core Power Elite Protein Shake, 42g

Yellow: Limit or adjust

This ready-to-drink shake provides 42 grams of protein in one bottle. It can be a convenient option when that amount fits your nutrition plan, but the full bottle may be more volume or protein than you want at one time when appetite is low.

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Why it received this rating

The yellow rating reflects the large protein serving and bottle size rather than high sugar. A full bottle provides 42 grams of protein, so splitting it can be a practical option if a smaller serving is easier to fit into the day.

Nutrition snapshot

Per serving: 1 bottle (14 fl oz / 414 mL)

230Calories
42gProtein
9gCarbs
2gFiber
7gSugar
3.5gFat
260mgSodium

Chocolate flavor shown.

Source: fairlife, reviewed July 2026. Branded product formulations and nutrition can change; check the current label or official listing. Review nutrition source How nutrition data is handled

Portion and preparation guidance

One bottle provides 42 grams of protein according to the reviewed label. If a full bottle feels too filling, split it into two servings, refrigerate the remainder promptly, and compare that with how you tolerate a smaller ready-to-drink shake.

Symptoms or considerations

A full bottle provides 42 grams of protein. If the full serving leaves you uncomfortably full or nauseated, compare a partial bottle or a lower-protein shake and refrigerate any remainder promptly.

Branded product note

Ingredients and nutrition may change. Always check the current package label.

Review current fairlife Core Power Vanilla 42g label

Common questions

Is 42g of protein at once too much on a GLP-1?

There is no universal limit. A full high-protein bottle can feel like a large liquid serving, so splitting it across two occasions is a reasonable option if volume or fullness is an issue. Individual tolerance varies.

Who might find Core Power Elite useful?

It may be useful when a clinician, dietitian, or personal nutrition plan calls for a higher protein intake and a 42-gram bottle fits that plan. If the full bottle feels too filling, compare a partial bottle or a lower-protein shake.

Individual tolerance varies. This rating is general educational guidance, not a statement that this food is the right choice for your personal medical needs. Follow advice from your prescriber or registered dietitian.

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