Complan Shake

What is Complan?

Complan is a food supplement packed with vitamins and minerals. It’s perfect for adults who struggle with low appetite or don’t get all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and minerals from their usual meals. It works best when combined with a balanced diet and regular meals.

You can mix the powder with whole milk or add it to your favourite foods for that extra nutritional boost. Complan shake contains a wide range of essential nutrients including vitamins B6, B12 and iron, which help you feel energised and reduce fatigue.^[1]

You have different options to prepare a serving of Complan shake to suit your taste and calorie needs. When you use water, one serving (57g of powder) has about 250 calories (kcal), and if you prefer using 200ml of whole cow’s milk, you’ll get 381 calories (kcal). It’s also gluten-free and suitable for vegetarians, with no artificial colours, sweeteners or preservatives.

How does Complan work?

Complan is loaded with vitamins and nutrients. So when you have a serving of Complan, you’re essentially getting all the nutrients you’d get from a regular meal. You can take Complan instead of a meal to keep your weight in check when you’re not able to eat, or you can use it to help you put on some healthy weight while still eating your regular meals.

Complan contains 26 essential vitamins and minerals, all of which you’d find in a balanced light meal. It has B vitamins to fight fatigue, vitamin C and iron to boost your immune system, protein for strong muscles, calcium and vitamin D for healthy bones, and many other ingredients.

That’s why fortified supplements like Complan are often recommended for people who are either dealing with malnutrition or at risk of it due to other health issues (like illness or after surgery). Malnourishment can be a serious concern, especially for older people, as they might find it hard to eat, make a meal or absorb nutrients due to various conditions like cancer, digestive issues or depression.

What flavours of Complan are there?

Complan is available in five different flavours: chocolate, strawberry, banana, vanilla and original. It comes in packs of 4 sachets containing a powder that you mix with milk or water. Each sachet of Complan (one serving) contains 57g of powder.

Our clinical team will give you instructions on how to prepare and take Complan. Depending on your specific needs and weight goals, you may be prescribed one to three servings of Complan a day to take as a supplement after your meals or in-between them as a snack. It’s best not to replace more than one meal a day with a Complan, unless your clinician has advised you to.

How to use Complan

Our clinicians will give you full instructions on how to use Complan and remember to use it exactly as they advised you to. But here are a few simple steps you can follow to prepare your Complan shake:

1. Measure 200mL of cold or hot (but not boiling) water or whole or skimmed milk.
2. Get a big cup or mug, and pour 50mL of water or milk into it.
3. Add one sachet of Complan to the cup.
4. Whisk or stir it all together until it becomes a smooth cream.
5. Pour in the rest of the water or milk while you keep stirring.
6. If you have a beaker with a lid, you can use it as a shaker (just be careful if you’re pouring hot liquid).
7. Once it’s all mixed up, you can enjoy it hot or cold, and you can even add it to other foods if you like.
8. If you can’t drink all of it, you can keep it in the fridge for up to 24 hours.

Is there a best time to drink Complan?

There isn’t a specific “best” time to drink Complan, such as the morning or the night. Just use it as your clinician told you to. You can have it after a meal or as a snack between meals, any time of day you feel hungry. On occasion, if you’re unable to prepare a meal or have a low appetite, you can also use Complan as a meal replacement. But remember, it’s crucial for your health to eat a well-balanced diet (which includes regular meals).

What should I do if I make a mistake when using Complan?

If you add too much water or milk to your Complan shake, no worries. It’ll still work as intended. Complan can only cause problems if you drink more than the maximum recommended dose (three servings) a day. Overdose symptoms are related to high calorie and sugar intake and include high blood sugar levels, headaches, irritability, feeling jittery or anxious, shaky or dizzy.

If you experience any of these symptoms, contact your clinician straight away and ask for their advice.