Medifast The Science Behind MedifastThe Medifast program has been helping people lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle for more than 25 years. Medifast programs and products were developed by a physician and have been clinically proven in numerous studies conducted by major university teaching hospitals. Additionally, third party studies published in leading medical journals have deemed meal replacements as an effective means of weight loss and weight maintenance. Medifast has been recommended by over 20,000 physicians and used by more than 1 million customers. Medifast Meals are nutritionally complete, low calorie and low fat - providing everything your body needs to lose weight quickly and safely. Medifast Meals contain a medically designed balance of protein and carbohydrates as well as 24 or more essential vitamins and minerals per serving - ensuring your daily nutritional requirements are met while losing weight on the program. Unlike fad diets that restrict a specific macronutrient such as protein or carbohydrates, Medifast is nutritionally balanced - allowing you to maintain lean muscle as you lose weight. This helps you continue to burn fat as you transition and maintain your weight loss long term. Most Medifast Meals are formulated with heart healthy soy protein, which may reduce the risk of heart disease according to some research studies. Soy's naturally occurring isoflavones may also help reduce the risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis. Soy protein is a complete protein - providing all of the essential amino acids. Medifast also manufactures a product line formulated with whey protein, for customers who have an allergy to soy or prefer a non-soy product. |