Both Ensure and Boost shakes may cause side effects, such as constipation, nausea, and flatulence. However, user reports indicate that most of them go away when consumed consistently.

Is ensure good or bad for constipation?

Try a nutritional supplement, such as Ensure® Protein Max, which contains 3 g of scFOS fibre. ScFOS fibre has been shown to help maintain regular bowel movements. Stay well hydrated.

Why should you not drink Ensure?

Drinking these sugar filled drinks can lead to blood sugar imbalances and dysglycemia (non-stable blood sugar) causing anxiety, depression, fatigue, brain fog and food cravings. High blood sugar eventually affects our insulin levels, contributing to insulin resistance and type II diabetes.

How to Prevent Constipation
Increasing your fiber intake: Fiber-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains, all help improve gut function. Getting more exercise: Regular exercise can help keep stool moving through the colon.