Optifast Support

OPTIFAST^® is a flexible meal replacement programe, scientifically formulated for the dietary management of obesity. The OPTIFAST^® Program allows you to choose from 4 levels, tailoring your weight loss plan to your goals. Where you start will depend on your goals, medical history and lifestyle.

With a wide range of flavours and formats, you can choose products that suit your tastes and lifetyle. OPTIFAST^® Shakes, Soups and Bars can be used to replace any meal - whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Recommended for use under healthcare professional supervision

The OPTIFAST® Program is suitable for:

Individuals with a BMI greater than 30, or a BMI greater than 27+ risk factors

-Poor mobility

-Weight reduction prior to surgery or the need to improve an obesity-related medical condition, such as diabetes.

-Need to break food habits that are inhibiting them from losing weight

- Individuals who have struggled with making sustainable lifestyle modifications

- Inability to achieve sufficient weight loss through current dietary management

- Unsuccessful dieting for many years

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Shakes (Vanilla, Chocolate & Strawberry)

Bars (Berry Crunch)

You need to consume a minimum of 2 litres per day to ensure a nutritionally balanced diet. Drinking water will keep you hydrated and help you during the weight loss journey especially as your body starts to lose weight.

Yes, you can drink non-caloric liquids. Find out here the additional foods you can consume during each phase of the OPTIFAST^® Program

Yes, you can chew sugar free gum.

No, OPTIFAST^® is formulated to support all your needs from Micro nutrients as per the RDI (Recommended Daily Intake)

OPTIFAST^® works by using your fat stores as source of Energy. In the first 3-5 days, this will cause Ketosis which may make you feel fatigue. OPTIFAST® meal replacements are important to ensure you have the required balance of macronutrients, essential fatty acids, minerals and vitamins

OPTIFAST^® can be used from the age of 18 years, providing you have a BMI greater than 30 or 27+ risk factors. Find out more on these risk factors here.

During the Intensive phase of the OPTIFAST^® Program, on average men lose 1.5-2.5kg per week and women lose 1-2kg per week. With medical supervision, weight loss of around 15-20kg may be experienced over a 12-week period. It is common to see a larger amount of weight loss in the first week of the program. The weight loss in the second week will give you an idea of what to expect ongoing.