<<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.