Can ensure cause weight gain?

Question

My mother is a bit underweight, and someone suggested she try Ensure to help her gain some weight back. I just wanted to confirm if Ensure actually helps in gaining weight effectively.

Aniket Joshi · Accepted Answer

Actually yaar, my grandpa was given Ensure because he had lost too much weight after illness. It's meant to put on healthy weight, so if you are already eating full meals, it might make you gain some fat.

Siddharth Verma · Answer

Yes, Ensure has a decent amount of calories and carbs per serving. If you are drinking it on top of your regular meals without tracking your total daily calories, it will definitely cause weight gain.

Radhika Sharma · Answer

It is basically a meal replacement with high protein and sugars. If you want to maintain weight, it's better to eat a balanced vegetarian diet with paneer and dal instead of relying on these commercial powders.

Vikram Rathore · Answer

It has extra calories, so yes. If you are taking it to recover from weakness, try to balance it with a 30-minute daily walk if your doctor has cleared you for light exercise. That will help build muscle instead of just fat.

Saraswathi Bai · Answer

These powders are heavy to digest for a weak system. If you take it, try practicing light stretching and deep breathing to help the body absorb the nutrients properly, otherwise it might just lead to bloating and extra weight.

Nikhil Kapoor · Answer

My father started having digestive issues and rapid weight gain when we gave him Ensure without a proper plan. I suggest asking your doctor or clinical nutritionist for the exact daily quantity you need.

Can ensure cause weight gain?

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Consult a dietary specialist

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