Ensure Ensure Advance, Meal Replacement Shakes, Protein Shakes with 20g of Protein to Help Build Muscle, Chocolate, 4 x 235-ml Bottles, 4 x 235-mL (4-Pack) supplement bottle
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Ensure Advance, Meal Replacement Shakes, Protein Shakes with 20g of Protein to Help Build Muscle, Chocolate, 4 x 235-ml Bottles, 4 x 235-mL (4-Pack)

What We Researched
· 15 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
50
Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Fair

Supplement Facts

No supplement facts data available.

Bioavailability N/A

Absorption Rating

No ingredient forms matched our reference database.

Other Ingredients Very Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Water
  • Sugars (corn syrup, sucrose)
  • Sodium Caseinate
  • Canola Oil
  • Soy protein
  • Short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS)
  • Corn Oil
  • Cocoa Powder
  • Milk Protein Concentrate Medium
  • Whey Protein Concentrate
  • Natural and artificial flavour
  • Monoglycerides
  • Soy Lecithin
  • Cellulose Gel
  • Cellulose Gum
Efficacy N/A

Dosage Analysis

Dosage data not available for assessment.

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

Sugars (corn syrup, sucrose) Unknown
Sodium Caseinate Generally_safe

It is used as an emulsifier or stabilizer.

Canola Oil Generally_safe

It can be used as a carrier oil or emollient.

Soy protein Unknown
Short-chain fructooligosaccharides (scFOS) Unknown
Corn Oil Generally_safe

It is used as a carrier oil or emollient.

Cocoa Powder Generally_safe

It is used to add chocolate flavor and color.

Milk Protein Concentrate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or protein source.

Whey Protein Concentrate Generally_safe

It is used as a protein source and to add bulk.

Natural and artificial flavour Unknown
Monoglycerides Unknown
Soy Lecithin Safe

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients. Common allergen.

Cellulose Gel Generally_safe

It is used as a thickening agent to improve the texture of supplements.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

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Brand Trust Report
Ensure

Founded 1973 · Columbus, Ohio, United States · 9 products · ensure.com/

Transparency

2 claims
In House Testing — Claimed

Violation History

7 incidents
Recall Ensure NutriVigor Plant-Based Almond flavour Nutritional Shake2024-06-14Source
Fda Warning Unapproved new drug and adulterated dietary supplement (for Similac® Probiotic Tri-Blend).2023-10-24Source
Prop 65 Lead2022-06-27Source
Recall Powder formulas, including Similac, Alimentum and EleCare2022-02-17Source
Lawsuit Misrepresenting that its Ensure nutrition drinks are healthy despite their high sugar content.2022Source
Recall Ensure and other nutritional drinks2018-10-16Source
Lawsuit Falsely promising that Ensure® Muscle Health Shakes and Ensure® Clinical Strength Drinks will “help rebuild muscle and strength naturally lost over time”2015Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ensure Ensure Advance, Meal Replacement Shakes a good supplement?

Ensure Ensure Advance, Meal Replacement Shakes, Protein Shakes with 20g of Protein to Help Build Muscle, Chocolate, 4 x 235-ml Bottles, 4 x 235-mL (4-Pack) received a product quality score of 50/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. Of the 15 inactive ingredients, 3 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review.

Is Ensure Ensure Advance, Meal Replacement Shakes safe to take?

Ensure Ensure Advance, Meal Replacement Shakes, Protein Shakes with 20g of Protein to Help Build Muscle, Chocolate, 4 x 235-ml Bottles, 4 x 235-mL (4-Pack) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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