Ensure Ensure Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz, 12 Pack supplement bottle
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Ensure Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz, 12 Pack

What We Researched
25 active ingredients analyzed · 14 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Very Poor

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Magnesium phosphate
Sodium ascorbate
Potassium phosphate
Sodium phosphate
Ferrous sulfate
Dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
Niacinamide
Zinc sulfate
Calcium pantothenate
Thiamine hydrochloride
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Riboflavin
Manganese sulfate
Vitamin a palmitate
Copper sulfate
Folic acid
Potassium iodide
Phylloquinone
Sodium selenate
Vitamin d3
Sodium molybdate
Biotin
Vitamin b12
Milk protein concentrate
Calcium caseinate
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Magnesium phosphate Good
  • Sodium ascorbate Good
  • Potassium phosphate Good
  • Sodium phosphate Good
  • Ferrous sulfate Fair
  • Dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate Fair
  • Niacinamide Good
  • Zinc sulfate Fair
  • Calcium pantothenate Good
  • Thiamine hydrochloride Fair
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Manganese sulfate Good
  • Vitamin a palmitate Good
  • Copper sulfate Fair
  • Folic acid Fair
  • Potassium iodide Good
  • Phylloquinone Fair
  • Sodium selenate Good
  • Vitamin d3 Good
  • Sodium molybdate Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Vitamin b12 Fair
  • Milk protein concentrate Good
  • Calcium caseinate Good
Other Ingredients Very Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Water
  • Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali)
  • Potassium Hydroxide Low
  • Choline Chloride
  • Natural & Artificial Flavor
  • Inulin
  • Soluble Corn Fiber
  • Sunflower Oil
  • Salt
  • Cellulose Gel
  • Acesulfame Potassium
  • Cellulose Gum
  • Carrageenan Medium
  • Sucralose
Efficacy N/A

Dosage Analysis

Dosage data not available for assessment.

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Magnesium phosphate
Sodium ascorbate
Potassium phosphate
Sodium phosphate
Ferrous sulfate
Dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate
Niacinamide
Zinc sulfate
Calcium pantothenate
Thiamine hydrochloride
Pyridoxine hydrochloride
Riboflavin
Manganese sulfate
Vitamin a palmitate
Copper sulfate
Folic acid
Potassium iodide
Phylloquinone
Sodium selenate
Vitamin d3
Sodium molybdate
Biotin
Vitamin b12
Milk protein concentrate
Calcium caseinate

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

Cocoa Powder (Processed with Alkali) Generally_safe

It is used to add color and flavor to the supplement.

Potassium Hydroxide Caution

It is used to adjust the pH.

Choline Chloride Generally_safe

It is used as a source of choline.

Natural & Artificial Flavor Generally_safe

It is used to improve the taste of the supplement.

Inulin Safe

It is used as a prebiotic fiber and to add bulk to supplements.

Soluble Corn Fiber Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or prebiotic fiber source.

Sunflower Oil Safe

Helps dissolve and absorb fat-soluble vitamins.

Salt Safe

It is used as a flavoring agent.

Cellulose Gel Generally_safe

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

Acesulfame Potassium Generally_safe

It is used to provide sweetness without adding calories.

Cellulose Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes supplement formulations.

Carrageenan Caution

Used to thicken and stabilize liquid and gel supplements.

Sucralose Generally_safe

Adds sweetness to chewables, gummies, and powdered supplements without calories.

Price Comparison

Price History

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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 Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz a good supplement?

Ensure Ensure Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz, 12 Pack received a product quality score of 54/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 25 active ingredients Of the 14 inactive ingredients, 5 are rated safe and 2 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Ensure Ensure Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz?

Ensure Ensure Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz contains 25 active ingredients: Magnesium phosphate, Sodium ascorbate, Potassium phosphate, Sodium phosphate, Ferrous sulfate, Dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, and 19 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Ensure Ensure Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz safe to take?

Ensure Ensure Max Protein Shake | Milk Chocolate | Ready to Drink | 30g Protein for Muscle Health | 1g Sugar, 4g Fiber | 11 fl oz, 12 Pack has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 14 inactive ingredients, 5 are rated safe. 2 ingredients are flagged for review: Potassium Hydroxide, Carrageenan. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

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