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Review
Summary |
Modifast was created by a health company in the Netherlands, to provide low calorie meal replacements to assist with weight loss. They come in several different forms such as milkshakes, pudding, muesli and soup. The producers of Modifast claim that their product will allow for rapid weight loss but in a safe and healthy way. This product was designed for the moderate to severe obese, so this program may be too intense and not the solution of choice for those who are looking to lose a few pounds.
The shake product comes in various flavors – Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry, Banana and Orange; and the puddings come in chocolate, vanilla or caramel flavors. The shakes mixes come with a shaker for ease of preparation. Muesli comes in Strawberry or Apple-Cinnamon and the soup is available in Asparagus. |
| Ingredients At A Glance |
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There is a vast list of ingredients that make up each meal packet, and all of them are listed on the website however, no description or explanation of any of the ingredients is given. The product includes: Milk, Egg Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Folic Acid, Biotin, Niacin, Pantothentic Acid, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Phosphorus, Chloride, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc, Manganese, Copper, Iodine, Chromium, Molybdenum, and Selenium.
Chromium enhances lean muscle mass; Folic Acid is a B vitamin responsible for red blood cells formation and the coenzyme for many metabolic reactions; Niacin is a B vitamin needed for the gastrointestinal tract and nervous system to function correctly; Iron brings oxygen to the blood; and Biotin is a B vitamin that assists with body growth.
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| Cost |
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The prices listed were in Euros so we had to find a currency conversion chart to check U.S. dollars. This product is rather expensive. A six day supply of 9 meals costs $37.47. They do offer bulk packages for purchasing such as a 32 day supply, but it costs $337.17. A month’s supply costing almost $340 is way too expensive. We understand that these meals are supposed to replace all food, but if we needed to stay on this diet for awhile it would cost us a fortune.
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| Website In Focus |
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The website was semi-informative and gave a decent amount of product information as well as the complete list of ingredients used. There was no scientific research presented to support the claims made by the producers of Modifast. We did like that the three main pharmacists responsible for Modifast give their personal emails for customers to contact them with questions.
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| Positives |
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List of ingredients given
Producers of Modifast e-mail address is available
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| Negatives |
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No clinical trials provided
Product is expensive
Very intense program, not for every dieter
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| Final Thoughts |
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Although this program may be of interest to some severely overweight individuals, there were many cautions presented for those who have specific health conditions. Also posted was a long list of possible side effects, although the company claims that none have ever been severe enough to cause an individual to stop using Modifast. These are concerns that should be taken into consideration by anyone thinking about using the Modifast system. The program is designed to help those who are quite obese, so this is not a system for the average dieter. We wonder about a program designed to take the place of all food; eating everything in either a liquid, pudding or cold cereal form does not seem all that appetizing. The Modifast program is a type of modified fasting which is supposed to result in rapid weight loss and the producers suggest constant monitoring with a doctor. Potentially, this program seems like it could be effective for some situations but there are many down sides. The expense, the warnings, the side effects and constant medical supervision send up a red flag that there are many concerns suggesting this program is only for a select few. The average dieter will likely do well to eat in a healthy fashion, exercise and use a supplement designed to help control appetite and burn fat.
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