Amit Kumar Amit Kumar Asked 9 months ago

Does ensure help with weight gain?

I'm trying to gain weight as I've been underweight for a while. A friend suggested drinking Ensure shakes daily. Does Ensure really help with weight gain, and is it a good option?

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Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago
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Yes, Ensure can help with weight gain because it provides extra calories and protein in an easy liquid form. But don't rely only on shakes; combine it with a balanced whole food diet and some strength training to gain muscle instead of just fat.

Meenakshi Iyer Meenakshi Iyer Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Before starting any supplement like Ensure for weight gain, please consult your family doctor. It's always safer to understand why you are losing weight first, rather than just self-treating with over-the-counter drinks.

Rohan Joshi Rohan Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Man, my sleep schedule is so ruined that I miss meals half the time. I tried drinking Ensure to make up for the lost calories and it does help a bit with keeping the weight stable when you are too tired to cook.

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Tenzing Bhutia Tenzing Bhutia Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Ensure is designed as a nutritional supplement, so yes, if you drink it in addition to your regular meals, it will definitely help you put on weight. Just don't use it as a complete meal replacement unless advised by a doctor.

Ayesha Khan Ayesha Khan Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Don't stress too much about being underweight, okay? Ensure is super easy to add to your daily routine, maybe just have it as an evening snack. Give it a try for a few weeks and see how your body feels!

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Pushpa Chaudhary Pushpa Chaudhary Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I tried everything from banana shakes to badam milk for my weak health, but sometimes when appetite is low, things like Ensure really help. It's easy on the stomach and gives good strength when you can't eat solid foods.

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