Support muscle strength and recovery

Calcium β-hydroxy-β-methylbutyrate (CaHMB) is a derivative of the amino acid leucine and has been shown to protect against muscle loss associated with ageing or disease.²³ It does this by slowing down muscle protein breakdown and supporting muscle protein synthesis.²⁷

It can be difficult to get CaHMB from your diet alone. This is because it is found in very low concentrations in certain foods.²⁴ For example, you would need to eat over 6,000 avocados to get the 3 g HMB needed to support muscle health.²⁵ Ensure Plus Strength is the only oral nutritional supplement in Australia to be enriched with CaHMB and is scientifically formulated to protect and preserve muscle muscle mass and strength.^1,22

Each serving of Ensure Plus Strength contains 20 g of protein.¹ This is about 44% of the recommended dietary intake (RDI) for women aged between 19–70 years and 30% RDI for men aged between 19–70 years.²⁶

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend adults eat 2–3 serves of protein containing foods each day to maintain the recommended levels of protein.²⁹

If you think you may not be getting enough protein through your diet, or with the help of Ensure Plus Strength, speak to your healthcare professional.

Each serving of Ensure Plus Strength contains 499 mg of calcium.¹ This is about 40–50% of the recommended dietary intake of calcium for men and women aged 19–50 years.²⁶

The Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend adults consume 3.5–4 serves of calcium-rich foods – milk, yoghurt, cheese and/or alternatives (mostly reduced fat) – each day.²⁹ These foods are high in calcium and are also a rich source of protein, vitamins and other minerals.²⁹

If you think you may not be getting enough calcium through your diet, or with the help of Ensure Plus Strength, speak to your healthcare professional. They will be able to advise you on how to improve your calcium intake, and recommend a calcium supplement if required.

Ensure Plus Strength has been carefully formulated to offer a balanced source of nutrition.¹ It contains important nutrients, high quality protein and healthy fats. It also contains 28 essential vitamins and minerals important for the health of our bodies – B-group vitamins, vitamins A, C, D and E plus calcium, potassium, iron and zinc. Check out the complete list of ingredients and nutritional information for Ensure Plus Strength.

Speak with your dietitian about HENS, and follow up with your GP and/or dietitian as part of your care plan to ensure you are getting the right nutritional support.