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poet_kelly · 12-15-2009, 01:55 PM

I am so happy they finally have a new flavor! I like the grape but I am getting so, so bored with it. And it's almost time to order more, so now I can try the new wild cherry.

Kelly

Oakmont · 12-16-2009, 06:33 AM

Kelly;

Can you tell me how you use this product? What it replaces etc? It seems very costly, but I'm not one to skimp when it comes to my health, so DO TELL!

poet_kelly · 12-16-2009, 07:49 AM

It is a multi plus 500 mg of calcium. Each packet provides about 100% of the RDA of most vitamins and minerals. It has no iron, though, because all the calcium would prevent you from absorbing the iron anyway. You are meant to use two a day. That only gives you 1000 mg calcium, so you would need to take an additional 500 - 1000 mg calcium in order to get the recommended amount.

It comes in a little tube like those single serving packets of Crystal Light. You add it to eight ounces of water and stir or shake. I think the grape tastes just like grape Koolaid, so I expect I'll like the wild cherry, too.

They are expensive. I use it because the chewables were making me nauseous. I couldn't stand taking that many pills. I've arranged my vitamins so I hardly have to take any pills now, and this is part of how I do that. I think it would be really good for someone right after surgery, like when they are on all liquids or something. If I could tolerate the chewables, though, I probably wouldn't use the ENS just because of the cost.

Kelly

Oakmont · 12-16-2009, 07:59 AM

for that price, I'm surprised it doesnt meet the recommended calcium intake per day. I think I'll try the chewables (surgery is this Monday) and see how it goes. My doctor gave me a bottle of Bariatric advantage multi (chewable) to try.

I'm taking everyone's recommendations to not go out and buy a ton of vitamins until I know how the flavors/taste will affect me.

poet_kelly · 12-16-2009, 08:27 AM

I assume the reason each one only has 500 mg calcium in it is because we can only absorb about 500 mg calcium at one time. So if they put more in it, it would just be wasted. I guess they could have put lesser amounts of the other vitamins and minerals in it along with 500 mg calcium in each one and then you would need to drink three a day instead of two, if that makes sense? But I'd personally rather just have to drink two a day and then take an extra dose of calcium.

Kelly

bridgett28 · 12-18-2009, 11:40 AM

They have a coupon code for 10% off your entire order when you order any size or flavor of ENS product. The coupon code is ENS10 and it is good until 12.20.09

lwilson21 · 12-18-2009, 12:18 PM

I took Poet Kelly's recommendation and ordered a 30-day supply of the grape to try. I usually love grape anything and the liqiud version appeals to me. Wish I had known about the 10% off coupon code!

bridgett28 · 12-18-2009, 12:26 PM

I just ordered my multivitamins, iron, and calcium and I am going to try the wild cherry flavored ens so i could get the 10% off. Plus my order was over $100 so I got free shipping. You should add them to Facebook or twitter to get updates regarding coupon codes. They don't have them often but they are usually pretty good when they do have them.

poet_kelly · 12-18-2009, 12:36 PM

Someone on another forum told me her whole support group got samples of both grape and wild cherry ENS to try and she said the entire group agreed the wild cherry was much better. Now, I think the grape is good, but that makes me really want the wild cherry! I need to place an order soon.

Kelly

Behind.The.Lense · 12-18-2009, 06:22 PM

I'd really like to try the ENS product. I ordered a 90 day supply of the chewable multi's, and I just can not get used to the taste. It makes me cringe..
I'll hopefully order them soon, but my visa is still suffering from the last order.. haha.. Maybe after Christmas!