Question 1

i'm curious about ensure plus vs muscle milk for my 13y/o son. he's athletic and plays football as well as runs track. he's about 5'4" and weights 90?

Accepted Answer

Calorie supplements : I am not sure what muscle milk is but if you’re asking about increasing calories then ensure would be helpful

Question 2

which would be more beneficial for a under weight 45 year old man that refuses to eat most of the time muscle milk or ensure?

Accepted Answer

Ensure: Ensure is made by abbott labs, a leader in metabolic nutrition.  Ensure also has many options including: high protein, optimal nutrition, and ensure plus which contains omega-3 fatty acids.  Any of these options would be excellent for someone who has difficulties obtaining proper nutrition through standard meals.

Question 3

a dementia friend may be losing weight.  could this be a reason he is now being given food supplements such as ensure or muscle milk?

Accepted Answer

May help: Most dementia pts eventually lose weight especially when the sense of taste and smell are impaired.  Especially afflicts alzheimer's and parkinsonian dementia patients.  Sometimes, a cannabinoid like drug called Marinol can enhance appetite.

Question 4

what is muscle milk used for?

Accepted Answer

Muscle building.: Muscle Milk is a nutritional supplement that people used to supplement a vigorous exercise regimen of aerobics and weight training.  Muscle Milk can be taken in between normal healthy meals to increase calories and protein intake.

Question 5

will muscle milk help gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are trying to gain weight, and add it to a typical healthy diet, and are doing resistance training, then it should if caloric intake is greater than expenditure, and a large portion of that diet is protein.  I assume you are trying to bulk up muscle...

Question 6

does "muscle milk" make you gain weight?

Accepted Answer

Muscle milk: It is a protein supplement that adds muscle mass, not fat.

Question 7

will muscle milk be ok for me. i am dmii and 66 years old?

Accepted Answer

Isopure better.: Actually, the Isopure brand may be better.  40 grams of protein.  No carbs at all.  Only 160 calories.  Good in between meals.

Question 8

how to build muscle when  milk  products are not an option?

Accepted Answer

Eat lots of protein: Milk & dairy products are not your only source of protein and certainly not an absolute requirement for muscle growth. Instead, focus on consuming lots of non-dairy protein thru out the day, eg fish, chicken, beans, etc. And don't forget regular exercise, too.

Question 9

does muscle milk contain creatine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, milk does contain small amounts of creatine.  However, the best food sources of creatine are meat and fish.

Question 10

can there be side effects to using muscle milk?

Accepted Answer

Muscle milk: This lactose-free protein-enhanced formula can cause nausea, diarrhea & abdominal cramps. Also, it is very expensive.

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I'm curious about ensure plus vs muscle milk for my 13y/o son. he's athletic and plays football as well as runs track. he's about 5'4" and weights 90?

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Which would be more beneficial for a under weight 45 year old man that refuses to eat most of the time muscle milk or ensure?

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A dementia friend may be losing weight. could this be a reason he is now being given food supplements such as ensure or muscle milk?

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What is muscle milk used for?

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Will muscle milk help gain weight?

A member asked:

Does "muscle milk" make you gain weight?

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Will muscle milk be ok for me. i am dmii and 66 years old?

A member asked:

How to build muscle when milk products are not an option?

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Does muscle milk contain creatine?

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Can there be side effects to using muscle milk?

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