The drink contains 240 calories per serving and also includes 26 vitamins and minerals.
Nestlé has reformulated the nutritional drink, Boost, which especially targets adults 50 years and older, with more protein to meet the latest expert recommendations for supporting healthy aging.
The new Boost High-Protein Complete Nutritional Drink features 33% more protein: 20 g of protein per 8-oz serving versus the former version’s 15 g per 8-oz serving. The reformulation also lowered carbohydrates from 33 g per serving to 28 g per serving. The drink contains 240 calories per serving and also includes 26 vitamins and minerals.
The decision to reformulate for an even higher protein content stems from growing evidence supporting the health benefits of higher protein intake in seniors, including higher bone mass density, slower rates of bone loss, and preservation of muscle mass.
According to a new research, more than 1 in 3 adults ages 51 years and older are not meeting minimum daily protein requirements. On the company’s website, Boost offers a Protein Calculator Tool to help consumers determine their estimated daily protein requirement based on their age, weight, and activity level.
