Can healthy people consume Ensure?

Apr 17, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
Ensure is generally refers to whole-protein type enteral nutritional formulations. Healthy individuals can usually consume whole-protein type enteral nutrition. These formulations contain casein, vegetable oil, maltodextrin, minerals, vitamins, and trace elements. When consumed in appropriate amounts, they can meet the body's nutritional needs. However, excessive intake may increase gastrointestinal burden and lead to indigestion.

In general, "Ensure" refers to an enteral nutritional preparation of intact protein type. Healthy individuals can usually consume this product, but they should pay attention to the amount and avoid excessive intake. The detailed explanation is as follows:

An intact protein-type enteral nutritional preparation is a nutritional supplement containing casein, vegetable oil, maltodextrin, minerals, vitamins, and trace elements, which can provide essential nutrients to the body. When consumed in appropriate amounts, it can meet the body's nutritional needs. However, excessive intake may increase gastrointestinal burden, leading to indigestion, and may cause symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.

It is recommended to use this product under medical guidance and not to take it long-term without authorization, to avoid adverse effects.