Optifast VLCD Vegetable Soup Sachet provides restricted calories to assist weight loss.
The use of modified fasting is well established as a safe and effective method of rapid weight loss provided that medical supervision is maintained. Weight loss rates are comparable to those achieved by total fasting, but the disadvantages of severe ketosis and loss of lean body mass are minimised.
Adequate nutritional status is also maintained. Individuals have undertaken modified fasting regimes for many months but are advised to seek the advice of a doctor or healthcare professional to review progress.
Progress should be reviewed at least twice monthly if the duration of modified fasting exceeds one month.
This method of total food replacement is recommended for the obese.
Optifast VLCD is intended for use as part of the management of the moderately to severely overweight, even where there is associated secondary pathology e.g. non-insulin-dependent diabetes, hypertension, osteoarthritis, hypothyroidism corrected by replacement therapy, gynaecological disorders, hyperlipidaemia or where obesity is an impediment to surgery.
This method of weight loss must be done under medical supervision.
You have been recommended Optifast VLCD because you and a medical professional have decided to take charge of your weight and your health.
Optifast VLCD uses an established medical technique - a very low calorie diet (VLCD) - for rapid weight reduction. Reducing your calorie intake to below 800 Kcal (3344kj) per day means your body draws its energy from your own fats stores. Quite literally, you live off your own fat.
Optifast VLCD contains carbohydrates, essential fatty acids and high quality protein which helps to preserve lean body mass (muscle) while you lose your fat stores. It has been designed to be the sole source of nourishment and therefore contains the recommended dietary intake (RDI) of vitamins, minerals and trace elements.
Optifast VLCD is designed to totally replace your normal food intake
Three sachets of Dessert or Milkshake each mixed with 200ml water, every day for 12 weeks provide the essential nutrients required by the body as you lose weight.
A medical professional may also encourage you to have a maximum of two cups of low starch vegetables with your Optifast VLCD program each day.
Many people who use a VLCD require a major weight loss of over 15kg and are willing to undergo the strict treatment and discipline of the program to achieve a rapid weight loss - for example, prior to surgery or where health or mobility is threatened.
With medical supervision, significant weight loss of around 20kg may be experienced by those on a VLCD program over a 12 week period.
Over half of the people who use a VLCD also have obesity-related health problems, such as high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes or respiratory problems.
As rapid weight reduction can result in a lowering of blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, people with these conditions need to be monitored carefully by a doctor.
Your doctor may need to reduce or eliminate your medications. Do not stop or reduce your medications on your own.
Because of health problems, medications and other risks typically associated with being obese, it is recommended that the use of Optifast VLCD is supervised by a health care professional such as a doctor, hospital specialist, pharmacist or dietician.

Add one sachet of Optifast to 200mL of hot water (60°). Do not use boiling water. Stir to dissolve. If desired, more water may be added. Alternatively, add one sachet to 200mL of cold water, stir vigorously, heat gently on the stove or cover and microwave on high for one minute.

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