Allergies

You can still follow the OPTIFAST VLCD Program if you have allergies or intolerances. It is just a matter of working out with the guidance of your healthcare professional which OPTIFAST VLCD products will suit you best. Different products in the OPTIFAST VLCD range have different allergens present. This table lists the allergens present in each of the OPTIFAST VLCD products, to allow you to make the most appropriate choice.

A cross in the table denotes that the ingredient is not present, a tick indicates that the ingredient is present.

Product
Gluten
Soy
Dairy
Nuts
Eggs
Fish Oil
Phenylalanine
OPTIFAST® VLCD Protein Plus Shakes
Chocolate Shake
Vanilla Shake
Coffee Shake
OPTIFAST® VLCD Shakes
Chocolate Shake
Vanilla Shake
Strawberry Shake
Coffee Shake
Banana Shake
Caramel Shake
Chai Shake
Mocha Shake
OPTIFAST® VLCD Desserts
Chocolate Dessert
Lemon Crème Dessert
OPTIFAST® VLCD Soups
Vegetable Soup
Chicken Soup
Tomato Country Style Soup
OPTIFAST® VLCD Bars
Berry Crunch Bar
May Contain Traces

Lactose Intolerance

All the OPTIFAST VLCD products contain some quantity of lactose. The amount of lactose may be tolerated by some people, however it can be individual and it may be a matter of trial and error to see what products you can manage.  You could also seek advice from your healthcare professional about lactase enzyme tablets, which may be taken with your OPTIFAST VLCD products. Lactase enzyme tablets are available from your local pharmacy.

ProductLactose per serve (g)Lactose per 100g (g)
Protein Plus Shakes
OPTIFAST VLCD Protein Plus Chocolate Shake0.631.0
OPTIFAST VLCD Protein Plus Vanilla Flavour Shake0.631.0
OPTIFAST VLCD Protein Plus Coffee Flavour Shake0.601.0
Shakes
OPTIFAST VLCD Chocolate Shake9.017
OPTIFAST VLCD Vanilla Flavour Shake9.518
OPTIFAST VLCD Strawberry Flavour Shake9.518
OPTIFAST VLCD Coffee Shake8.516
OPTIFAST VLCD Banana Flavour Shake9.518
OPTIFAST VLCD Caramel Flavour Shake9.518
OPTIFAST VLCD Chai Flavour Shake8.516
OPTIFAST VLCD Mocha Shake9.017
Desserts
OPTIFAST VLCD Chocolate Dessert8.015
OPTIFAST VLCD Lemon Crème Flavour Dessert8.015
Soups
OPTIFAST VLCD Vegetable Soup7.414
OPTIFAST VLCD Chicken Flavour Soup9.518
OPTIFAST VLCD Tomato Country Style Soup8.015
Bars
OPTIFAST VLCD Chocolate Bar1.42.0
OPTIFAST VLCD Berry Crunch Flavour Bar1.32.0
OPTIFAST VLCD Cappucino Flavour Bar1.32.0
OPTIFAST VLCD Cereal Bar0.30.5
OPTIFAST VLCD Almond Butter & Date1.01.7

Fructose Intolerance

The OPTIFAST VLCD Protein Plus Shakes, standard Shakes, Desserts and OPTIFAST VLCD Chicken Flavour Soup do not contain any fructose, and therefore may be appropriate for those with fructose malabsorption. The OPTIFAST VLCD Vegetable and Tomato Country Style Soup and the Bars contain a small amount of fructose and therefore may not be appropriate, however it may be a matter of trial and error to work out which products are better tolerated.

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