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BOOST® Original (Institutional)

BOOST® Original (Institutional)

Boost® Original Balanced Nutritional Drink provides 10 g high-quality protein, 240 nutrient-rich calories and 27 vitamins and minerals including calcium and vitamin D to support strong bones. Enjoy as a snack or mini meal to help meet daily nutritional needs and fill nutritional gaps.

  • Balanced nutritional drink with 240 nutrient-rich calories per 8 fl oz serving
  • 10 g high-quality protein for muscle health
  • 27 vitamins and minerals, including calcium and vitamin D to support strong bones
  • Vitamins C and D, zinc, iron and selenium, key nutrients for immune support
  • For supplemental or interim sole-source nutrition
  • Suitable as a nutrient-packed mini-meal or snack
Letter of Medical Necessity

Boost® Original Nutritional Drink Very Vanilla
kcal/mL 1.01
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 17%
Carbohydrate 61%
Fat 22%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 7
Calcium (mEq) 16
Potassium (mEq) 12
Chloride (mEq) 8
NPC:N Ratio 126:1
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%) 80
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil Canola
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 560
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Reduced appetite
  • Malnutrition
  • Supplemental or interim sole-source nutrition
  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Canola Oil
  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
Water, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, and less than 2% of Vitamins and Minerals*, Soy Protein Isolate, Cellulose Gel and Gum, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Stevia Leaf Extract, Steviol Glycosides

*Vitamins and Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate, Choline Bitartrate, Calcium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin K1, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 23 key vitamins and minerals: Adult (+14 years old), 1185 mL

Boost® Original Nutritional Drink, Very Vanilla, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number 43900-0674-39
Case UPC 00043900582764
Each UPC 00043900674391
Product Code 4390058276
Boost® Original Nutritional Drink Rich Chocolate
kcal/mL 1.01
Caloric Distribution Protein (% of kcal)
 		Protein 17%
Carbohydrate 61%
Fat 22%
L-Arginine (g)
L-Glutamine (g)
Sodium (mEq) 7
Calcium (mEq) 16
Potassium (mEq) 15
Chloride (mEq) 8
NPC:N Ratio 126:1
MCT:LCT Ratio
n6:n3 Ratio
Free Water (%) 80
Dietary Nucleotides (g)
EPA + DHA (g)
Source of Oil Canola
Osmolality (mOsm/kg water) 560
Density (g/mL)
Renal Solute Load (mOsm/L)
mL to Meet 100% DRI
ARA (mg)
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Reduced appetite
  • Malnutrition
  • Supplemental or interim sole-source nutrition
  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate
  • Canola Oil
  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
  • Cocoa Processed with Alkali
Water, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, and less than 2% of Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Vitamins and Minerals*, Soy Protein Isolate, Cellulose Gel and Gum, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Stevia Leaf Extract, Steviol Glycosides

*Vitamins and Minerals: Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate, Choline Bitartrate, Calcium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin K1, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature:
Milk, Soy

DRI Coverage

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 23 key vitamins and minerals: Adult (+14 years old), 1185 mL

Boost® Original Nutritional Drink, Rich Chocolate, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number 43900-0675-39
Case UPC 00043900169729
Each UPC 00043900675398
Product Code 4390016972

Protein Source

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate

Fat Source

  • Canola Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Reduced appetite
  • Malnutrition
  • Supplemental or interim sole-source nutrition
  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

Water, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, and less than 2% of Vitamins and Minerals*, Soy Protein Isolate, Cellulose Gel and Gum, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Stevia Leaf Extract, Steviol Glycosides

*Vitamins and Minerals: Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate, Choline Bitartrate, Calcium Phosphate, Ferrous Sulfate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin K1, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 23 key vitamins and minerals: Adult (+14 years old), 1185 mL

Boost® Original Nutritional Drink, Very Vanilla, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number 43900-0674-39
Case UPC 00043900582764
Each UPC 00043900674391
Product Code 4390058276

Protein Source

  • Milk Protein Concentrate
  • Soy Protein Isolate

Fat Source

  • Canola Oil

Carbohydrate Source

  • Glucose Syrup
  • Sugar
  • Cocoa Processed with Alkali
  • General oral supplement needs
  • Inadequate oral intake
  • Reduced appetite
  • Malnutrition
  • Supplemental or interim sole-source nutrition
  • Suitable for Lactose Intolerance^
  • Gluten-Free
  • Kosher

Important Notes:

^Not for individuals with galactosemia

Water, Glucose Syrup, Sugar, Milk Protein Concentrate, Canola Oil, and less than 2% of Cocoa Processed with Alkali, Vitamins and Minerals*, Soy Protein Isolate, Cellulose Gel and Gum, Salt, Natural Flavor, Carrageenan, Stevia Leaf Extract, Steviol Glycosides

*Vitamins and Minerals: Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Ascorbate, Choline Bitartrate, Calcium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Copper Sulfate, Folic Acid, Potassium Iodide, Vitamin K1, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Vitamin D3, Vitamin B12

By Nature: Milk, Soy

Meets or exceeds 100% DRI for 23 key vitamins and minerals: Adult (+14 years old), 1185 mL

Boost® Original Nutritional Drink, Rich Chocolate, 24 x 237 mL
HCPCS Code B4150
NDC-Format Number 43900-0675-39
Case UPC 00043900169729
Each UPC 00043900675398
Product Code 4390016972