Product Description:

• The Optifast® VLCD (Very low calorie diets) Chocolate flavor Bars is part of a nutritionally complete program,

Each 100 g contains:

11.6%
Cal.
233



33.9%
Protein
19g



17.6%
Carb.
23g



63.8%
Sugar
23g



10.1%
Fat
7.1g



14%
Sat.
2.8g

% of adult reference intake

• high in protein 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).

Ingredients:

• Cow's Milk Protein. Milk Chocolate (15%) [Sugar, Cocoa Solids (6%), Whole Cow's Milk Powder,
• Emulsifier [Soy Lecithin).Natural Vanilla Flavour]. Polydextrose. Sorbitol (Thickening Agent). Vegetarian Glycerol,
• Minerals (Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate. Sodium Citrate. Sodium Phosphate. Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Phosphate. Calcium Phosphate, Copper Sulphate. Iron Pyrophosphate. Potassium Iodate.
• Sodium Selenate, Zinc Oxide, Manganese Sulphate), Cocoa Powder 15%1, Vegetable Oils (Rapeseed. Safflower).
• Fructose Syrup, Soy Protein Isolate. Glucose Syrup. Nature Identical Chocolate Flavour.
• Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Acetate. Niacinamide, Vitamin A Acetate, Calcium Pantothenate, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin, Folic Acid. Cholecalciferol, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
• Riboflavin, Phylloquinone, Thiamin Mononitrate), 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.