- Clinical Resources
Supporting weight management following GLP-1 de-prescription
One challenge that arises after the completion of any weight loss therapy is weight regain. OPTIFAST VLCD products can be beneficial to help individuals maintain nutritional balance and reduce overall caloric intake to support continued weight management.
Resources for
- Scientific Publications
Clinical Paper Summary: Bacus et al, 2024. Retrospective review of seven patients with obesity simultaneously treated with a combination of a glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist and a meal replacement product
- Scientific Publications
Jones et al, 2024. Real world evidence on the characteristics of regular and intermittent users of a very‐low calorie diet program and associations with measures of program success, health, and quality of life.
- Clinical Resources
The International Dysphagia Diet Standardisation Initiative (IDDSI) Framework: from terminology to implementation into clinical practice (education course)
- Product Information
THICKENUP Gel Express Beverage & Oral Nutrition Supplement Preparation Guide
- Scientific Publications
Vińas et al. 2022. The Hydration Status of Adult Patients with Oropharyngeal Dysphagia and the Effect of Thickened Fluid Therapy on Fluid Intake and Hydration: Results of Two Parallel Systematic and Scoping Reviews
- Scientific Publications
ADA Proceedings: Nutritional Approaches for Weight Management, and Prevention and Remission of Type 2 Diabetes
- Scientific Publications
EASD Proceedings: Postprandial Glycaemic Excursions: Implications for Health and Effects of Non-pharmacological Interventions
- Scientific Publications
Hibberd, 2011. Acceptance, compliance, and tolerance of a novel xanthan gum-based thickener on oropharyngeal dysphagia patients
