Comments on: 3 Ways to Supplement for Weight Gain

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Wed, 02 Nov 2022 01:01:38 +0000

In reply to Theresa Swanepoel. Hi Theresa! Yes, I agree. Not every product is the best fit for everyone. I always recommend consulting with your healthcare team and dietitian! ;) Best of luck to your mom.

By: Theresa Swanepoel

Theresa Swanepoel — Sun, 23 Oct 2022 10:42:56 +0000

Thank you so much for your article. I am also a dietitian but I work in paeds. My 65 year old mom has stage 4 cancer and has lost a significant amount of weight. Unfortunately we live quite far apart so I’m trying to source appropriate supplements for her online which is how I came across your article.
Just one thing I wanted to mention and would like your insight into is about the micronutrients in these products. My mom asked about using body builder supplements and sent me a photo of one of the USN products. At first I thought that it was a good idea but when I went through the micronutrients I saw that the sodium content was already half of one’s daily recommendations. My mother has also had a history of multiple TIA’s and I wouldnt want to provoke the risk of stroke by encouraging such high levels of sodium. That might be more appropriate for athletes who lose micronutrients through sweat and extreme physical efforts etc.
Anyway, I just wanted to say thank you for the article and for the work that you do.

By: Katie Dodd

Katie Dodd — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:46:54 +0000

In reply to @paula_the_dietitian. Paula Izadpanah.

Hi Paula! Here is a good research article on the use of creatine for seniors. You are right though, so much of the online advice is targeted towards body builders! You can absolutely mix it in water, juice, hot tea, oatmeal, mashed potatoes, soups… really anything that you can easily mix a powder into. Best wishes! https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6518405/

By: @paula_the_dietitian. Paula Izadpanah

@paula_the_dietitian. Paula Izadpanah — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:36:27 +0000

Hi Katie, my 81 y/o mom has lost a lot of muscle mass. She is fighting chronic constipation, cancer, clots and PHN from recent shingles. It is truly hands down a constant challenge and the meds complicate appetite, GI motility and mobility. I feel like I’m doing all the correct things like zero pressure & small portions to reduce plate anxiety, nutrient dense foods/drinks—I’ve never used creatine, so I bought some and can’t find research on maximizing its effectiveness by using it in real life situations for seniors —like in things she likes—coffee and other hot foods, can I mix it into yogurt, stir it into a portion of casserole, etc… it’s for body building so all the articles are geared to that population. Advice?
Thanks
Paula (@paula_the_dietitian)