Unfortunately, we can't tell you the osmolarity rating of Absorb Plus as we have not had it analyzed for that. However, we can tell you that maltodextrin (a major component of Absorb Plus) tends to absorb a lot of water so we expect the osmolarity rating of Absorb Plus would be high. Hence we advise [...]
The majority of people with a milk allergy are allergic to either lactose, or a dominant milk protein called casein. Cow's milk is composed of 80% casein and 20% whey. Absorb Plus is 99.8% lactose free and does not contain any casein. The protein component of Absorb Plus is a natural, cold-extracted whey protein isolate [...]
Absorb Plus tastes better, mixes better, absorbs faster, is better tolerated, is natural, and is not just fat & sugar! Most elemental weight gain/maintenance products are available only in hospitals, pharmacies, or on prescription from your doctor. They are composed predominantly of fat (oil) and sugar. Unfortunately, the weight that is gained from these products [...]
We have not had any reports of people's blood pressure increasing from ingesting Absorb Plus. But if you're concerned about it, the best thing would be to check with your doctor - since everyone's condition is different. The sodium level in Absorb Plus is set to provide a balanced profile of electrolytes - since many [...]
Question: Can I add Natren probiotic powders to my Absorb Plus shakes, or should I mix the probiotics only with water? Answer: We contacted Natasha Trenev, the founder/owner of Natren probiotics and asked her this question. She replied that yes, you can mix Natren probiotic powders with Absorb Plus, but you must follow these directions: [...]
The raw materials are both Kosher and Halal. The final product is technically not, since we do not carry either certification for the manufacturing facility. The issue is that we do not own the manufacturing facility and one major requirement of the certification is that non-Kosher/Halal products are not to be produced in the same [...]
First of all, please keep in mind that fructose is a very different substance from high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) or glucose-fructose. And if you check the literature carefully, it is these two latter products that have been linked to all the health problems. We have an in-depth article on the distinction in Issue #18 [...]
Question: On the Absorb Plus website there is a table with nutritional facts but the actual ingredients aren't listed. Where do the different nutritional components of Absorb Plus come from and what are the "natural flavors" made of? Answer: Our natural flavors do not contain MSG, gluten, or wheat. They are natural flavor extracts - [...]
Question: I was looking at the ingredient list for the Unsweetened Vanilla Absorb Plus and the label still shows Maltodextrin. Does the product use that ingredient as a sweetener? Answer: Maltodextrin is not a sweetener. It is the carbohydrate component of Absorb Plus. If you want to know more about it, click here: http://www.absorbplus.com/ingredients/carbohydrates And [...]
If you have had any sort of surgery on your GI tract including removal or reduction in size of an organ, you may be finding it difficult to retain the nutritional content of food you ingest because it passes through you so quickly. People frequently ask me if Jini has any thoughts on this subject [...]
Yes, you can also use Absorb Plus elemental shakes to lose weight, because Absorb Plus can be used in three ways: 1. To maintain your current weight whilst increasing your level of nutrition 2. To resolve malnutrition and gain solid, healthy weight (not fat) 3. To control calorie intake and lose weight whilst still getting [...]
QUESTION: I'm wondering which elemental shake product is better? Because Absorb Plus has whey protein isolate and Optimental by Abbott has whey protein hydrolysate. Wikipedia says that the hydrolysates are predigested, and more easily absorbed. So I'm thinking they might be better for my mom. Any comments? Well, here's what I read from Wikipedia... "Whey [...]
