Almased

Worth repeating:
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm289570.htm

surprise, a government agency bought and paid for by big pharma doesn't want us stupid people to be able to read information and make determinations on our own. Anyone depending solely on the FDA for their information about nutrition has been duped

You need to read carefully, really.

Almased (or at least the previous version of its website) claims to cure or prevent diabetes and other sorts of illnesses. By law any product that claims to cure or prevent illness is considered a drug. If it's a drug, then in USA you can't sell it without FDA's approval.

They can claim all day long that they aid in weight loss, but not claim to be a cure for anything.

Hi hollin40 I am new to trying Almased, day 2 for me. I like the idea of adding chia seeds. I had read somewhere either on their site or in their pamphlet I got with the product about adding a tsp of oil, so I did that on the first one. The next I drank with some almond milk, I liked the taste better than with water. I have also tried it with cinnamon, some flax meal and ice in a blender, very yummy.
10 lbs since June!! awesome. I hope for good results as well, I have heard 1-2 lb a week is typical.
Do you eat for the third meal? Day one was hard for me, felt hungry all day. I didn't have the budget to buy a bunch of veggies to juice or make broth so I opted for the low sodium v8 and had that a couple times, with plenty of water all day (4 bottles, 20oz each). Almased at dinner. Was still hungry at bed time so had a small handful of walnuts (previous research I have learned they are a great for helping with the hungries)
Today I did my Almased in the morning, opted for sliced tomatoes and a little turkey sausage for mid morning snack and a protein shake(I have some powder I am trying to use up) that I blended with a little homemade soy yogurt (seemed more filling)... plan to have Almased for dinner

I started Almased yesterday- I have hypothyroidism, and have been struggling with my weight for over a year, even with going to the gym three times a week. (Regarding soy and thyroid medication: the synthyroid website says to allow four hours between soy and the medication) Almased (with water only) to me tastes horrible/ barely drinkable. I'm going to try using almond milk to see if it helps after reading some of the posts here. Yesterday, I wasn't hungry, and had good energy. I hope to see some weight loss this week.

Worth repeating:
http://www.fda.gov/ICECI/EnforcementActions/WarningLetters/ucm289570.htm

surprise, a government agency bought and paid for by big pharma doesn't want us stupid people to be able to read information and make determinations on our own. Anyone depending solely on the FDA for their information about nutrition has been duped

You need to read carefully, really.

Almased (or at least the previous version of its website) claims to cure or prevent diabetes and other sorts of illnesses. By law any product that claims to cure or prevent illness is considered a drug. If it's a drug, then in USA you can't sell it without FDA's approval.

They can claim all day long that they aid in weight loss, but not claim to be a cure for anything.

It's interesting to view the reactions of people when the FDA issues a letter like this. One hand will use the letter as evidence that the product is worthless, a sham, and that the company is lying. The other half will use it as an example that the FDA is in the pockets of big pharma -- both are wrong and neither actually read the letters, I think.

wow it must be like Body By Vi - cure MS, and make blind people see again. Let the fleecing of the pocketbook begin for those who want a "quick easy fix"

SMH seriously???

Mathematically, I'd go with the Trutein. It's better in every category for diabetics, unless there's something I don't understand about diabetes.

Direct causes of T2 diabetes. Go.

Nothing? Too bad. I was hoping we could solve that one for the scientific community before lunch. We coulda been rich, I tell you. Rich!

NOTE: I chose Trutein because I know the math on it is spectacular. I could have easily replaced it with about half a dozen different protein powders and gotten similar results, albeit less spectacularly.
Optimum Nutrition
Pure Protein
Six Star
Body Fortress
IsoPure
EAS
And many, many more!

True Protein (might be true nutrition now) has protein powder (that's quite tasty) in a bunch of zero-carb flavors as well. You can build your own combination of proteins/fats/carbs/etc. to get the ratio you want.

I did look into it a bit a while back. Effectively a shut down/desensitization in insulin receptors caused by overeating carbs, fats and/or proteins. Some studies show that a certain protein synthase/synthesis reduces the likelihood of insulin desensitization becoming full blown T2, but in general it seems to point towards general excess of macronutrients.

This study points directly at carbs as the culprit and states that vegetable fats show a decreased risk of T2 in females. They did not find correlation with other macronutrients:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23378452

But not being intimate with the topic, I'm sure there are 1,001 studies I've missed that say different things.

That was actually one of the studies I thought about when I asked the question.

There are a ton of informed guesses, but no consensus as of yet. It's unfortunate.

True Protein (might be true nutrition now) has protein powder (that's quite tasty) in a bunch of zero-carb flavors as well. You can build your own combination of proteins/fats/carbs/etc. to get the ratio you want.

Sooooo many options.

At least most of them point in generally the same direction: Too many macronutrients of some variety, specific or in general.

For what it's worth, I'd bank on carb overconsumption as the best correlator, because it seems to make sense mechanically, but I've been wrong before.

Try it with almond milk and add vanilla extract or almond extract. Makes it taste like melted ice cream.

Also nice to blend it with a blender and add ice.

To answer the first question asked to open this discussion.

I tried Almased for 2 months (June 5 - August 16). I did the 3 days, 3 shakes and then I switched to 2 shakes per day opting to eat supper as it was just easier and more convenient to eat supper with my husband. I found it filling, quick, easy and it did give me energy and make me sleep better. I used the recipes provided in their guide for my one meal/day for weeks. The recipes are worth a try even if you don't try the shakes.

http://www.almased.com/files/cm/New Regular FP brochure.pdf

Chopped Greek Salad with Garlic-Tomato Toasts for Two - Yummy!
French Onion Beef Tenderloin and Lemons Lovers Aspargus - LOVE THIS!!
Crispy Baked Drumsticks with Honey-Mustard Sauce and Vinegary Coleslaw for Two - Not bad, I don't like coleslaw and I enjoyed this.

First, I used 6 TBSPs of powder because I'm only 5'4". Page 14 on their diet guide (http://www.almased.com/files/cm/Weight_Loss_Program_Low Res_NEW_FP.pdf) is the only place I have ever seen them talk about the portion according to height so, I can get 13 servings off of a can. Some Shoppers Drug Mart sells the product here in Canada - not all. It occassional marked on sale for $29.99. GNC sells for $34.99

Second, I always mixed mine shake with 1 TBSP of walnut oil, 1 TBSP of almond extract, 6 TBSP of almonds and 1 1/4 cup of almond coconut milk. I blend in blender with ice.

A few women at my workplace has tried Almased with varying results. We all had issues with our urine being very brightly colored. I guess because you can absorb all the vitamins?? Some got diarrhea while others were constipated.
I didn't have either of those issues until I gave up Almased to go on vacation and then tried to use it once/day on my return. My body did not agree to going back on the diet.

Also, when I gave up Almased. I had issues with my hair falling out. I don't know if it's related to the product or not yet. I'm mentioning it here in case some one else had this experience. And now I'm finding out I have high blood sugar. If anyone else has had either of these issues..feel free to contact me.

Has anyone tried the Almased Synergy Diet? If so, what kind of results did you have? Were there any side effects? If you are also diabetic how were your blood sugar levels affected? I really want to try it but I need some positive or negative feedback...

Thanks everyone!