What is an Optifast?
Optifast® products are foods for a low-calorie diet to reduce body weight of people overweight, suitable for both total diet replacement or as a replacement for individual meals.
Where Can I Buy Optifast In South Africa?
CDE
Address: 81 Central St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 5 pm
Phone: +27 11 712 6000
M-KEM 24 HOUR PHARMACY
Address: Durban Rd, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530, South Africa
Areas served: Bellville
Phone: +27 21 948 5706
Rustenburg Pharmacy Rondebosch
Address: Rondebosch on Main, 65 Main Rd, Rondebosch, Cape Town, 7788, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 10 pm
Phone: +27 21 686 3997
How much weight will I lose on 2 weeks of Optifast?
around 1.5-2.5kg per week
This weight loss can also help improve a fatty liver. 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.
What is a good substitute for Optifast?
These products offer a complete balanced nutrition to complement your weight management and exercise program.
- Some great alternatives to Optifast:
- Nutrifast Soup, CarbEssentials 15g Bars, Healthyweight Bars or Chike Meal Replacement Shakes.
Is Optifast a safe way to lose weight?
Yes! The OPTIFAST meal replacement shakes were specially developed by medical experts and nutritionists.
They contain essential vitamins and minerals to support you on your weight loss journey. Plus, our meal replacement shakes are also high in protein, a source of fibre, gluten-free, and low in saturated fat.
What are the side effects of Optifast?
These side effects are generally the result of the rapid weight loss and ketosis and may include;
- SENSITIVITY TO COLD.
- HALITOSIS.
- HEADACHE.
- HAIR LOSS.
- IRRITABILITY.
- POSTURAL HYPOTENSION.
- FATIGUE.
- MUSCLE CRAMPS.
How long do people stay on Optifast?
18-26 weeks
The OPTIFAST® Program usually lasts from 18-26 weeks, utilizing a full meal replacement plan that transitions to self-prepared “everyday” meals in conjunction with comprehensive patient education and support.