Can you buy Optifast over the counter?
Optifast is not available in stores and can only be purchased throough clinics, or at doctor’s offices.
What replaced Optifast?
Medifast
Medifast Overview Just like Optifast, Medifast is another leading band of meal replacements. But what sets it apart is that Medifast does not require medical supervision while on the program and also serves a more targeted population that do not specifically struggle with obesity unlike Optifast does.
Whats the difference between Optislim and Optifast?
Optislim is similar to Optifast in the sense that it offers branded meal replacement products, but it differs in that it does not offer a medically supervised program to go alongside the supplements.
How much does Optifast cost?
The Optifast program costs about $92 a week for the first 12 weeks. (Prices may change slightly). This amount will gradually become less as you reintroduce food and purchase less shakes. The total cost for the Optifast program is around $2200.00 over 6 months.
How much weight can you lose on Optifast in 12 weeks?
During the Intensive Level of the OPTIFAST Program, weight loss averages 1.0 to 2.5kg/week with an average total loss of 20kg after 12 to 16 weeks.
Do doctors recommend Optifast?
The OPTIFAST VLCD is a weight loss program designed to manage obesity and must only be used under the supervision of a healthcare professional. So, make sure to first ask your doctor if the program is suitable for you. Keep in mind that it’s not recommended for everyone.
Is Slimfast as good as Optifast?
According to MayoClinic.com, Slim Fast is a meal-replacement diet in which followers consume purchased weight-management products in place of one or two meals a day. While Optifast also involves meal replacement, it is primarily a very low-calorie diet with intake restricted to between 400 and 800 calories daily.
Why is Optifast not suitable for over 65?
Precautions. The Intensive Level of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program is generally not advised for use in persons over the age of 65 years. Older people (aged > 70 years) have increased protein requirements due to an elevated anabolic resistance to ingested protein8.
How much can you lose on OPTIFAST in 2 weeks?
around 1.5-2.5kg per week
To facilitate this weight loss, we recommend that you follow the Optifast Meal Plan for 2 weeks before surgery. The meal plan is a very-low-calorie-diet designed to produce rapid weight loss of around 1.5-2.5kg per week.
Do doctors recommend OPTIFAST?
Can you eat fruit on OPTIFAST?
Fruit is not recommended during the Intensive Level of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program. Fruit is naturally high in sugar and in order for the body to start burning fat via ketosis it is best to avoid fruit as this can deter the ketosis process and compromise weight loss.