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Ensure® Surgery Immunonutrition Shake
Ingredients:
Water, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate, L-Arginine, Fish Oil (Contains One or More of the Following: Anchovy, Cod, Menhaden, Pollock, Salmon, Sardine, Tuna), Canola Oil, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Gum Arabic, Citric Acid. Less than 0.5% of: Natural & Artificial Flavor, Magnesium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Soy Lecithin, Potassium Phosphate, Rosemary Extract, Choline Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, Potassium Chloride, Salt, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Gellan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Ferric Phosphate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Mixed Tocopherols, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Beta-Carotene, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenate, Sodium Molybdate, Phylloquinone, Biotin, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D3.
Rating: We Avoid
- 1 out of 5
Ingredient Score:
Rated at 1/5 green leaves, the Ensure® Surgery Immunonutrition Shake falls at the bottom of our scale for cleaner food options. This product is not organic and includes genetically modified (GMO) ingredients, which significantly reduces its standing on our list. The presence of added sugars, particularly corn syrup, further diminishes its score, as we prioritize products free from such sweeteners due to their potential impact on health.
The ingredient list reveals several non-preferred components, including artificial flavors and potentially harmful additives like soy lecithin, sodium citrate, and pyridoxine hydrochloride. The inclusion of canola oil, which we classify under harmful oils, also detracts from the product’s overall rating. Moreover, artificial flavors, which are known to be harmful, are a considerable concern and contribute to the low score.
The Ensure® Surgery Immunonutrition Shake is designed to support nutrition in the perioperative period, which is a critical time for patients. However, the product’s composition does not align with our criteria for cleaner, healthier food options. The combination of non-organic ingredients, GMOs, multiple forms of added sugars, and a range of additives and harmful oils leads to a rating that suggests consumers seek alternatives that better meet the standards for health and cleanliness in food products.
While the shake may offer convenience and targeted nutritional support, the presence of these questionable ingredients means it does not meet the high standards we set for food products. Consumers looking for cleaner and healthier options would be advised to consider other products that offer similar nutritional benefits without the drawbacks highlighted in our review.
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