<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>
Dear CS Listmembers,
We have been pleased and gratified by all your responses to our call
for information of GF nutritional supplements. Here is a summary of
responses:
* Boost (by Johnson and Johnson; 1-800 number avail. from
pharmacist) -- may be a problem for those with lactose
intolerance, as may other supplements). Confirmed GF by one
member's call to the manufacturer and in personal use.
* Carnation Instant Breakfast- (ready to drink, and also the powder)
in the following flavors are GF, according to several posts:
- French Vanilla
- Strawberry Creme
- Cafe Mocha
- Creamy Milk Chocolate
The Carnation Instant Breakfast is also available in a "no sugar
added" variety. Those same flavors (except Cafe Mocha) are also GF.
* CitriSource by Sandoz, specifically marked "Gluten Free". Very
artificial taste noted by several respondents.
* COMPLAN, GF and tastes good; widely available. (from a New Zealand
listmember).
* Ensure, Ensure Plus -- confirmed GF by a nutritionist. May be
puddings available in some markets.
* Marquee Nutritional Supplement purchased at IGA supermarkets in
USA. Vanilla flavor, no "gluten ingredients" noticed on
ingredient list. Distributed by Fleming Co. Inc. Oklahoma
City, OK 73126
* Nuplex by Thompson (nutritional supplement in pill form).
* "Recovery Power Foods" by Great Circles of Vermont, USA. incl.
enrichment drinks in chocolate, vanilla, and orange dream and
food bars. They can reached at 1-800-872-0611 or on the WWW at
http://www.recoverypower.com
* Resource and Resource Plus, made by the Nutrition division of
Sandoz Laboratories (Minneapolis, MN). It is lactose,
cholesterol, gluten and fat-free and supplies all of the
necessary vitamins and minerals as well. Some respondents
noted a distinct medicinal taste; available in fruit flavors as
well.
* Sustacal, Sustacal Plus. Confirmed GF by one member's call to the
manufacturer and in personal use.
* "Sweet Success" by Nestle is gf. Each can is supposed to fulfill
25% of the daily requirements. Nestle's 800 number is
1-800-847-8661.
Nestle Sweet Success is available in the following ready-to-
drink GF flavors:
Creamy Milk Chocolate
Dark Chocolate Fudge
Creamy Vanilla Delight
Chocolate Raspberry Truffle
Rich Chocolate Almond
Chocolate Mocha Supreme
Strawberries & Creme
Chocolate Mint
Nestle Sweet Success (ready to drink fruit based) GF flavors:
Orange Peach
Strawberry Banana
Mixed Berry
Orange Pineapple
The fruit-based Sweet Success drinks might be easier to digest;
I don't know if they are lactose free, but a call to Nestle
should confirm. The wide variety of flavors should allow one
to pick and choose for taste and the most vitamins, protein,
and calories.
* Whole Foods market three GF products similar to Ensure:
1. Super Weight Gain
2. Gain
3. Massive Weight Gain.
Available in most health food stores or direct from Whole Foods
at (972) 612-6729 or their website,
http://www.wholefoods.com/wf.html
* One respondent has a website that lists hidden glutens and
forbidden foods and additives. Go to The Gluten Free Kitchen at
http://home1.gte.net/lbshri
* GF vitamins by Nature Made are available in Walgreen's, Brooks and
most chain stores in the Eastern US.
It is worth noting that many nutritional supplements may not be
lactose free, and this can be a problem for many. Be sure to check
labels for other ingredients that can cause gastric distress or
allergic reactions.
Thanks so very much to each of you for taking the time and effort to
respond to our query. Now, we're armed with the resources to help
Mom with her needs. Much appreciated!
Dan Wood <[log in to unmask]>
Eugene, OR
...for Denise, my sister <[log in to unmask]>. Since Mom was released
from hospital unexpectedly today, we're all a bit swamped and so I'm
answering correspondence for the family. Thanks again, and best wishes to
all.
|
