Clear DysphagiAide Thickener Powder - 400 Servings - Instant Thickener for Liquids and Foods – Liquid Thickeners for Dysphagia, Drink Thickener and Water Thickener (Pack of 1, 19.75 oz)

Works great

After researching all the options for a liquid thickener for swallowing problems, I settled on this brand. After trying the brand that sells the gel version, I tried this brand that has the same Xanthan Gum main ingredient and even liked it just as well or better, and for about ONE THIRD of the cost of the gel brand. I am not a fan of adding any thickener to food or drink, but Xanthan Gum and this product seem to be the best option for those who need a thickener for swallowing issues.

This dysphagia aid thickener is so much better than Thick-it. You use 1/5 the volume and the result is clear liquids. It doesn't continue to thicken as it sits after its initial set time so I make thickened drinks for my husband by the gallon. The secret is to put it in a DRY container and add enough liquid to mix and then bring to volume.

I'm a 48 year old man who has had a very low level of dysphagia for years, but it got worse recently, and I was really having trouble drinking liquids. I did some research on a few products, but this one seemed to fit the bill as far as ingredients, price, etc. so I gave it a shot.* Mixes quite well, but if you don't use a really dry glass, it will clump up a little bit when you poor the water, etc. in and stir it. The consistency is usually quite even, although you will occasionally get a small clump, which is no big deal.* Took a while drinking water like this, because as you can imagine, thick water isn't very appetizing haha. But I did get used to it, and sometimes I put a little juice or sparkling water in with it, for flavor.* I only use the nectar like consistency and that's just fine for me, so I haven't had to use the thicker consistencies that people with a history of stroke, neurologic disease etc. may have to.* I've had no issues with this product, and I drink 5 or 6 glasses of water a day, usually about 10 ounces. No gas, bloating, loose bowels, etc.Lastly, I want to mention the customer service. I called them to ask if there was a safe upper limit you should adhere to when using the product, even though I was familiar with all the ingredients and was pretty sure there would be no issue. The gentleman I talked to was extremely nice, and not only answered my questions, but actually asked ME questions about my dysphagia, how or if the product was helping, etc. so he seemed very concerned with the quality of the product and my whether or not in was helping me. So, very cool. I'd definitely recommend this to anyone with dysphagia.

WORKS AS DESCRIBED

This stuff works very well, stays in solution, and stays clear. Works as well or better than the more expensive brand that you can only buy in the really small container.

Thicken water

Takes too long to thichen and leaves yucky residue in the bottom of my cup. Does not work well to shake it either.