Many milk powders are available in the market as nutritional supplements to meet the nutritional needs of growing children and adults. One of the best milk powders in Pakistan is Ensure Milk Powder. It is a nutritional supplement that fulfills the nutritional requirements of growing children and adults.
Ensure milk powder is fortified with 21 essential minerals and vitamins that help in better organ systems functioning. It is a source of balanced and complete nutrition which boosts immunity. Moreover, it increases energy levels and helps in maintaining and gaining a healthy weight.
It is especially beneficial for older adults or people who have poor appetite or malnutrition. It is also prescribed as a supplement to support healthy weight. In some cases, it is recommended to speed up recovery after surgery.
In this blog, we will look into ensure milk benefits, composition, side effects, and how to make it.
Ensure Milk Composition
Ensure milk is composed of various essential vitamins and minerals, including:
- Ascorbic acid
- Antioxidants
- Beta carotene
- Biotin
- Calcium pantothenate
- Cyanocobalamin
- Choline chloride
- Cocoa powder
- Calcium phosphate tribasic
- Ferrous sulphate
- Folic acid
- Hydrolyzed corn starch
- Maltodextrin
- Magnesium chloride
- Manganese sulphate
- Niacinamide
- Milk protein concentrate
- Oligofructose
- Phylloquinone
- Potassium iodide
- Potassium Citrate
- Potassium chloride
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride
- Riboflavin
- Soy protein isolate
- Sucrose
- Sodium citrate
- Sodium selenate
- Thiamine hydrochloride
- Vegetable oils
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin D
- Zinc sulphate
Ensure Milk Benefits
Some of the ensure milk benefits are as follows:
- Makes the bones healthy and strong
- Aids digestion
- Reduces weakness and fatigue
- Boosts immunity
- Speed up recovery after surgery
- Increases energy levels
- Helps maintain overall health
- Strengthens the muscles
- Supports healthy weight gain
Ensure Milk Serving Nutrition
- 8 grams of high-quality protein
- 240 nutritious calories
- 24 essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants†
- Delicious vanilla flavor
Ensure Milk Side Effects
Some of the side effects of Ensure Milk are as follows:
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Flatulence
Risks and warnings
There are some circumstances under which the use of medicine can be alarming. So before using the medicine, know its risks and warnings. Some of the risks and warnings associated with it are:
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Pregnancy and Lactation
Mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding their babies should consult a doctor before taking this medicine. It can harm your baby’s health. So, it is advised to consult a healthcare provider before taking any antibiotic.
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Allergic to Ensure Milk
If you’re allergic to Ensure Milk or any other nutritional milk powder, then do not take it. It can lead to a life-threatening condition.
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Lactose Intolerance
Ensure Milk is low in lactose. However, you should consult the best nutritionist or general physician before using it if you have lactose intolerance.
How to Use Ensure Milk Powder Vanilla 400g?
To make Ensure Milk Powder, follow these steps:
- Take 190ml of cold water in a glass.
- Add 6 scoops of leveled Ensure Milk powder into the glass.
- For 150ml of milk, you can add 3 scoops.
- Stir it well until dissolved and then drink it.
You do not need to add sugar to it. However, if you want to enhance its flavor, then you can add syrups and fruits to it.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool, dry place, and avoid refrigerating it
- Store it at room temperature (20–25°C)
- Keep it away from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
- Keep it away from children and pets
- Do not use the medicine once it has passed its expiration date
کن لوگوں کو گوند کتیرا سے نقصان پہنچ سکتا ہے؟
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Are Ensure Products Lactose-Free?
Ensure Plant-Based Protein is lactose-free. All other Ensure products have lactose in small amounts. However, people with galactosemia should not consume ensure