OPTIFAST VLCD Shake Chocolate 12 x 53g Sachets

“OPTIFAST VLCD Chocolate Flavour Shakes (Pack of 12) are part of a nutritionally complete, very low-calorie diet program, which contains all of the nutrients required for safe and effective weight loss, including protein to help you preserve lean muscle mass while you lose fat stores.

This great-tasting Chocolate Flavour Shake is a satisfying, convenient and easy-to-prepare product that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

So start your journey towards a healthier future with the OPTIFAST VLCD Program.”

OPTIFAST® VLCD™ should be taken under the supervision of a healthcare
professional.

It is indicated for persons with a BMI>30 or a BMI>27 with medical complications associated with obesity.

Indications:

Total food replacement for the management of obesity.

OPTIFAST® VLCD™ Program is intended for use as part of the management of people who are obese or overweight when there is associated secondary pathology e.g. non-insulin dependent diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism corrected by replacement therapy, gynaecological disorders, hyperlipidemia or where obesity is an impediment to surgery.

Contraindications:

Acute cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease, renal disease, hepatic disease, type 1 diabetes, porphyria or overt psychosis.

Use in pregnancy – Contraindicated.
Use in lactation – Contraindicated.
Use in children – Use of very low energy diets is not recommended in persons below 18 years.
Use in elderly – Use of very low energy diets is not recommended in persons above 65 years of age.

Contains:

Contains Milk, Soy and Fish.

Contains Phenylalanine.

Ingredients:

“Skimmed Milk Powder (31%), Milk Proteins [Calcium Caseinate (20%), Sodium Caseinate(10%)], Maltodextrin (Corn), Vegetable Oil (Canola, Sunflower), Cocoa Powder (5%), Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Calcium Phosphate, Sodium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Ferric Pyrophosphate, Copper Gluconate, Zinc Sulphate, Manganese Sulphate, Sodium Fluoride, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenite, Chromium Chloride), VegetableGum (414), Fructo- ligosaccharide, Inulin, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Glucose Syrup (Corn), Sugar, Fish Oil, Emulsifiers (472c, Soy Lecithin,471), Sweeteners (Aspartame, Acesulfame Potassium), Antioxidants (301, 304, 306), Flavour, Vitamins (Vitamin E Acetate, Nicotinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin A Acetate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid, Phytomenadione, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin, Biotin).”