Optifast Vanilla Shake is suitable for weight loss as it is low in calories while ensuring optimal nutrition. It also supports weight loss both before and after bariatric surgery.
Benefits of Optifast Shake
- Meal replacement and nutritionally complete: Contains a variety of essential nutrients.
- Regulates energy intake: Provides less than 800 calories per day, ensuring proper nutrition while maintaining health.
- Aids pre-bariatric surgery weight loss: Makes surgery easier, with reduced operation time, fewer complications, and faster recovery.
- Clinically proven effectiveness: Supports healthy weight loss post-bariatric surgery, particularly under dietary restrictions.
- Meets protein requirements: Essential for maintaining health during restricted food intake.
Who can benefit from Optifast Vanilla Shake?
Optifast Vanilla Shake is suitable for the following:
- Individuals with a BMI ≥ 30 (obesity).
- Individuals with a BMI > 27 accompanied by a weight-related health condition such as osteoporosis, diabetes, elevated blood lipids, or hypertension.
- Weight loss support before and after bariatric surgery.
What are the side effects of Optifast?
Optifast shake may induce ketosis state which may cause some side effects especially in intensive phase:
- Digestive issues
- Bad breath
- Keto flu
- Fatigue
- Insomnia
Optifast Shake Ingredients
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Ingredients |
Amount per serving |
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Calories |
870 |
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Protein |
17.5 gm |
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Fats |
4.5 gm |
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Carbohydrates |
22.5 gm (dietary fibers 3.6 gm) |
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Vitamin A |
486 McgRE |
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Thiamine |
0.70 mg |
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Riboflavin |
0.92 mg |
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Niacin |
7 mgNE |
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Pantothenic acid |
4 mg |
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Vitamin B6 |
0.9 mg |
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Biotin |
16 Mcg |
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Folic acid |
124 Mcg |
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Vitamin B12 |
1.2 Mcg |
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Vitamin C |
46 mg |
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Vitamin E |
8.1 mgTE |
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Vitamin K |
32 Mcg |
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Sodium |
220 mg |
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Calcium |
350 mg |
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Chromium |
54 Mcg |
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Copper |
0.5 mg |
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Iodine |
81 Mcg |
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Iron |
5.4 mg |
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Magnesium |
130 mg |
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Manganese |
0.5 mg |
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Molybdenum |
33 Mcg |
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Phosphorus |
340 mg |
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Zinc |
5.9 mg |
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Potassium |
780 mg |
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Chloride |
351 mg |
Optifast VLCD Program
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Calories |
Nutrition sources |
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Intensive phase (up to 12 weeks) |
600 - 800 Calories daily |
- 3 Optifast VLCD products - 2 cups of low starch vegetables - Teaspoon of vegetable oil - 2 Liters of water daily |
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Transition phase |
800 - 1000 Calories daily |
- 2 Optifast VLCD products - Low calorie meal (400 calories) - 2 cups of low starch vegetables - Serving of fruit - Serving of dairy - 2 Liters of water daily |
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Maintenance phase |
1000 - 1200 Calories daily |
- 1 Optifast VLCD product - 2 Low calorie meals (400 calories each) - 2 cups of low starch vegetables - 2 Servings of fruit - Serving of dairy - 2 Liters of water daily |
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Stabilization phase |
1200 - 1500 Calories daily |
- No Optifast VLCD - 3 Low calorie meals (400 calories each) - 2 Servings of fruit - Serving of dairy - Low starch vegetables - Water |
Allowed food on Optifast VLCD program
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Allowed |
Avoid |
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Fruit and dairy servings for transition phase onwards |
- A serving of fruit should contain around 50-70 calories and 10-15 g of carbohydrate. - A serving of fruit could be:
- A serving of dairy should have around 100 calories. - A serving of dairy could be: one 250g glass low fat milk, 40g low fat cheese, 1 scoop of light ice-cream or 200g low fat yoghurt. |
All other fruits |
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Low starch and green vegetables |
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Soups |
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All others |
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Sauces and condiments |
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Spices and herbs |
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Calorie free fluids |
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Fruit juice |
