Product Description:

• The Optifast® VLCD (Very low calorie diets) Cappuccino flavor Bars is part of a nutritionally complete program,
• high in protein & Fibers with Multivitamins & Minerals.
• The comprehensive Optifast® VLCD™ program restricts energy intake to less than 800 calories a day
• While maintaining patients’ vital nutrition and health.
• Optifast® VLCD™ assists in meeting protein requirements with restricted food intake.

• There are 4 phases of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program.
• Although most individuals will start at the Intensive phase and work their way through to the Stabilization phase,
• you can start at the phase that best suits your needs and weight loss goals.

How to use:

• Optifast Bars are convenient and ready to eat.
• One bar is equivalent to one meal on the Optifast VLCD Program.
• Optifast Bars coming with 3 different delicious flavours Chocolate, Cappuccino & Berry Crunch.

Caution & Warnings:

• Do not go on the Optifast VLCD if you are/ have:
• Pregnant Or Breastfeeding
• your BMI is under 25kg m2.
• Children less than 18 years
• Use with caution in cases of:
• Acute cerebrovascular or cardiovascular disease ( Heart Attack or Angina )
• Renal, hepatic or gall bladder disease.
• Porphyria, Type 1 diabetes, Overt psychosis, Gout.
• Age > 65 years
  
• Allergy warning: Contains Milk, Fish and Soy.
• Contains Phenylalanine (not to be used by people suffering from Phenylketonuria).

11.6%

Cal.

232

37.5%

Protein

21g

16.1%

Carb.

21g

21.6%

Sugar

7.8g

11.1%

Fat

7.8g

19%

Sat.

3.8g

Nutritional Information:

Ingredients:

• Soy Crisp (Soy Protein Isolate, Tapioca Starch, Salt). Coating of Milk Chocolate (17%) (Sugar. Cocoa Solids (6.6%),
• Whole Cow's Milk Powder, Emulsifier (Soy Lecithin), Natural Vanilla Flavour], Sorbitol (Thickening Agent).
• (Soy Protein Isolate. Polydextrose (Fiber). Soy Cores.
• Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate. Copper Sulphate, Iron Pyrophosphate, Potassium Iodate, Sodium Selenate. Zinc Oxide. Manganese Sulphate).
• Maltodextrin (Corn), Vegetarian Glycerol, Fructose-glucose Syrup. Inulin, Rapeseed Oil, Water. Mocca Paste 0.5% [Roasted Coffee, Soy Oil. Sunflower Oil, Hydrogenated Palm Oil,
• Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Acetate, Niacinamide, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin. Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol. Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. Riboflavin, Phylloquinone, Thiamin Mononitrate),
• Nature Identical Coffee and Condensed Milk Flavor, Sweeteners (Sucralose 250mg/kg, Acesulfame Potassium 100mg/kg).
• Contains Milk and Soy. May Contain Peanuts, Tree Nuts and Oats.
  

Side Effects:

• OPTIFAST VLCD is accepted as being a safe form of weight loss with only minor, transient side effects being observed.
• These side effects are a result of the rapid weight loss and Ketosis and may include:
• sensitivity to cold, halitosis (bad breath), headache, hair loss, irritability,
• postural hypotension, fatigue, muscle cramps and menstrual disturbances.
• These side effects are generally insufficient in magnitude or duration to warrant cessation of the program.
• As with any major dietary adjustment, the first few days on the OPTIFAST VLCD Program can be difficult and are commonly known as the ‘3 Day Challenge’.
• As the body transitions into ketosis, you may experience some transient side effects
• such as fatigue, hunger, lack of concentration, nausea and headaches.
• Typically, only mild ketosis occurs during the OPTIFAST VLCD Program and most symptoms pass by in 4-6 days.