How much does a box of nutritional powder for the elderly cost?

Currently, the price of a box of nutritional powder for the elderly sold through regular channels on the market ranges from 30 yuan to 300 yuan. A few imported products with special medical properties can be sold for more than 400 yuan. The difference mainly comes from formula positioning, raw material grade and functional attributes.

Last week, I accompanied my mother to the grocery store in front of the community to pick up gifts from relatives. Most of the ordinary iron canned elderly nutritional powders on the shelves are formulas fortified with calcium and basic vitamins. A 1kg box only costs 49 yuan. The packaging is very stylish, and it is enough to give to ordinary distant relatives. If the elderly at home usually eat well, but just want to make a cup as a snack once in a while, this affordable model from a regular manufacturer is completely sufficient, and the basic nutrition is up to standard.

But if the elderly at home have underlying diseases or special needs, this affordable model may not be enough. For example, my second uncle has type 2 diabetes. He used to drink ordinary sweet nutrition powder, and his blood sugar soared to over 9 points after a meal. Later, he switched to a health-care elderly nutrition powder that focuses on low GI and no added sucrose. A 600g can costs 158. The formula uses whey protein isolate for better absorption, and additional chromium and soluble dietary fiber are added. Drinking it does not raise blood sugar. He now makes a cup every morning with a steamed bun, which is suitable for half breakfast.

If the elderly have just undergone surgery, are suffering from malnutrition or have swallowing disorders, doctors will generally recommend choosing elderly nutrition powder in the special medical food category, which will naturally be more expensive. A while ago, Grandma Zhang downstairs couldn't eat solid food after undergoing intestinal surgery. Her daughter bought a medical-grade complete nutritional formula powder, which costs 289 for a 400g can. The formula is clinically proven. The molecules are small and easy to absorb without increasing the burden on the gastrointestinal tract. After drinking it for a review within a month, the albumin level increased a lot. It was well worth the money.

I have seen many people arguing before about whether to buy a 30-yuan one or a 300-yuan one without losing money. In fact, there is no standard answer. What is best is the one that suits your family's situation. If an elderly person usually eats three delicious meals and has enough meat, eggs, and milk, but just wants to supplement with calcium occasionally, there is no need to buy expensive ones. The affordable ones are enough. ； But if you have a clear need for supplementation for a disease, don’t buy cheap and ordinary products. If you don’t address the symptoms, you may make the wrong supplement and put a burden on your body. Oh, by the way, don’t try those other brands that sell at 9.9 and 19.9 in the live broadcast room. My distant aunt snatched two boxes for a cheap price before, and she had diarrhea after drinking them twice. The first three ingredients on the ingredient list are all non-dairy creamer and essence, without any effective nutrition. It is a waste of money and harmful to the body.