Written by Brianna Maguire on Wed Jun 18 2025.
As a caregiver, ensuring your loved one receives adequate nutrition can be a challenge, especially when dealing with specific health conditions. Boost offers a range of nutritional drinks and shakes designed to help meet these unique dietary needs. Whether your loved one requires extra calories, has difficulty swallowing, or needs blood sugar management, Boost provides specialized options like high-calorie beverages, juice-type drinks, and glucose control formulas.
This comprehensive Boost brand review will equip you with the information you need to make informed purchasing decisions and effectively support the nutritional well-being of those in your care.
Boost nutritional drinks provide targeted nutrition profiles to address various health needs. For caregivers, these products are a convenient way to ensure individuals receive the complete nutrition they require. Plus, many customers enjoy the taste, with Boost offering a wide array of flavors and varieties.
Boost's products deliver immediate energy through nutrient-rich calories, essential vitamins, and minerals. Each variety is formulated with high-quality protein and key nutrients specific to particular health conditions. Their convenience allows for easy consumption at home, on the go, or while traveling.
Here's a quick overview of the advantages and considerations when choosing Boost products:
Pros:
Great Taste: A wide array of delicious flavors, including Berry, Rich Chocolate, Cinnabon, Peach, Creamy Strawberry, and Very Vanilla.
Convenient & Accessible: Easy to find and consume, ideal for busy caregivers and individuals.
Diverse Options: Varieties tailored for different nutritional needs, such as high-calorie, glucose control, and swallow-friendly puddings.
Affordable: Generally competitive pricing, often around $2.00 to $3.50 per bottle in cases of 24.
Swallowing Support: Excellent for individuals who have difficulty consuming solid foods.
Cons:
Allergen Concerns: Some types are not suitable for individuals with lactose or soy sensitivities.
Sugar Content: Certain varieties may have higher sugar levels, which might not be ideal for all individuals.
Potential GI Side Effects: Some users may experience gastrointestinal discomfort.
Boost's products have one of the most attractive features — a wide flavor selection. Currently, Berry, Rich Chocolate, Cinnabon, Peach, Creamy Strawberry, and Very Vanilla products are offered. Both caregivers and customers agree that Boost's flavors are delicious! Some versions are offered in variety packs, offering a chance to try several flavors.
Boost's glucose control products offer diabetes-friendly nutrition with less sugar, formulated to produce less blood sugar response than standard nutritional drinks. In addition, Boost's products are:
• Gluten-Free
• Kosher
• Halal
The price per Boost beverage depends on the variety and the quantity purchased. Many of Boost's drinks come in cases of 24, averaging about $2.00 to $3.50 per bottle. Carewell's Autoship feature is a great way to help you save money on recurring shipments.
Boost's drinks are designed for adult use only. These products are intended to help older adults increase their protein intake and support the nutritional needs of those who struggle to gain weight. Boost's products for blood glucose control are designed for individuals with diabetes. In addition, these drinks may be helpful to use post-surgery or for those who have difficulty swallowing solid foods.
Boost's nutritional shakes and beverages receive overall great reviews from caregivers and customers. For example, customer John F. notes: "I started using [Boost] in the hospital to gain weight. I lost 40+ pounds while on a liquid diet while fighting oral cancer, MRSA, and kidney failure during radiation and chemo ten years ago. I have used it ever since to supplement my daily calorie intake".
In general, caregivers agree these drinks improve the life of the individuals in their care and make their job easier.
Boost's top competitors in the nutritional beverage industry include Ensure, Nestle, and Nutricia. Of all these brands, Boost offers the most comprehensive product lineup to suit different nutritional needs and the most flavor availability. Like Boost, Ensure offers high-protein varieties and drinks for those with diabetes. Both brands offer great variety. However, Boost tends to be slightly more affordable than Ensure's products.
This Boost brand review was compiled using real customer and caregiver feedback. This product overview is designed to help provide caregivers with more information on utilizing Boost drinks and selecting the best drinks for the individual(s) in their care.
Boost drinks are not designed to replace all meals. Instead, these products are made to be consumed with a meal, as a snack between meals, or used after exercise. Boost drinks are used for supportive nutrition to complete one's diet.
Refrigeration of Boost drinks is not required. However, it is recommended for optimal enjoyment. Boost drinks are shelf-stable, lasting about 12 to 18 months (when sealed). Always refer to the expiration date listed on your product to ensure food safety.
Individuals with lactose intolerance can enjoy most Boost drinks. All Boost drinks are lactose-friendly except the Boost Max Nutritional Shake and Boost Glucose Control High Protein varieties. However, those with specific health conditions related to lactose, such as Galactosemia, should avoid Boost's products. Always check with your healthcare provider with any questions before consuming Boost beverages.
Overall, Boost's products offer comprehensive nutrition for individuals with various dietary needs. The accessibility of these beverages and their great taste makes them excellent options to support specialized nutrition needs. Unlike other retailers, Carewell can carry many Boost products, not only do we carry Boost Original, Boost High Protein, and other well-known products, but we also carry more institutional varieties, such as Boost's "Breeze" product lineup.
Choosing the right product can be overwhelming – Carewell's here to help. If you need help finding the perfect product, talk to one of our caregiving specialists today. Call (800) 696-CARE today.
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