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Alternative Treatments for MAC: immunotherapy, etc.

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Hi Irene! I understand your concern but when a person is drastically underweight with BE/NTM the primary concern is supporting the body with nutrition. Certainly, finding a supplemental drink that you feel works for you is ideal. Here are some options:

VHC or Boost Plus
Ensure EnLive/Plus
Bolthhouse Farms ProteinPlus
FairLife (lactose-free, high-protein shakes)
Kate Farms 1.5 (plant-based) - not very sweet
Orgain (plant-based options) - not very sweet

ConsumerLab.com's *Top Picks* for protein powders:
Now Sports Pea Protein Pure Unflavored - Overall Top Pick
PB&Me
Nutiva Hemp protein powder
Jay Robb Egg White Protein
Nutricost Grass-Fed Whey Protein Isolate — Unflavored (should be lactose-free because it's an isolate)
(Also approved = VegaOne French Vanilla)

Let's get some thoughts from others? Do you have a drink that you like? is it both high protein and high calories?

Best, Linda Esposito

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irenea8 | @irenea8 | 1 day ago

Thanks Linda, Well I am one of those people drastically underweight. Pseudo for sure. MAC suspected but never grows. But with my GI issues/food sensitivities and close to diabetic I find the sweet very off putting and just cannot drink it. But I can see how most people could/should. I did try Orgain. It was super sweet! But thank you so much and I will check out these other options. Barbara posted home made protein smoothie that I will try.

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harrynsc | @harrynsc | 2 hours ago

Core Power is very high in protein;
Harry

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