{"product_id":"optifast-vlcd-shake-chocolate-12-x-53g","title":"Optifast VLCD Shake Chocolate 12 x 53g","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis easy to prepare Chocolate shake is one of the satisfying products in the OPTIFAST VLCD range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is part of a nutritionally complete Program, is high in protein, a source of fibre, and tastes delicious.VLCD stands for \"Very Low Calorie Diet\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA VLCD is a low carbohydrate, total food replacement for the dietary management of obesity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a nutritionally complete program providing 800 calories or less per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt also contains the recommended daily requirements for:\u003cbr\u003e\nvitamins\u003cbr\u003e\nminerals\u003cbr\u003e\ntrace elements\u003cbr\u003e\nfatty acids and protein.\u003cbr\u003e\nVery low calorie diets (also known as VLEDs or Very Low Energy Diets) have been shown to be very effective in the management of obesity, with weekly weight losses averaging approximately 1-2.5kg per week, providing greater initial weight loss than other forms of calorie restriction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReducing energy (calorie) intake to less than 800 calories as well as reducing carbohydrate intake leads to a whole body shift towards fat\/lipid stores being utilised as the major source of energy, resulting in a consistent and successful weight loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment with VLCDs has also been associated with improvements in:\u003cbr\u003e\ninsulin sensitivity\u003cbr\u003e\nblood pressure\u003cbr\u003e\ntriglycerides\u003cbr\u003e\nsleep apnoea and blood sugar levels in adults.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe OPTIFAST VLCD Program Intensive level is followed for a period of up to 12 weeks; this is then followed by a gradual re-introduction of food through the next three levels of the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis will not only teach you how to lose weight, it will also teach you how to make sustainable lifestyle changes that will help you keep the weight off long term\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UBER MEDICINE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36055335207075,"sku":null,"price":37.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0413\/4364\/7907\/products\/136369_fa0d857f-54ef-4541-b85e-1cc6db1fdcb8.jpg?v=1599615384","url":"https:\/\/uber-medicine.myshopify.com\/products\/optifast-vlcd-shake-chocolate-12-x-53g","provider":"TAXI MED","version":"1.0","type":"link"}