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How is Formulite Different

Shakes

We do not include some ingredients found in our competitors’ products. Some of the most popular meal replacement shakes use cheap ingredients that may not be the best for your health and may hinder reaching your goals.

Weight Loss Shakes Comparison – November 2023

Bariatric Shakes Comparison – Jan 2023

Energy
Protein
Calories
Carbs
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carbs
Pre & Probiotics
Gluten Free & Low Lactose
Australian made & owned

Bars

Formulite Meal Replacement bars have one of the highest protein and lowest carb levels per serve.  Unlike any other Meal Replacement bars they come in a convenient two pieces so as one can be eaten as a snack or two as meal substitute.

Meal Replacement Bars Comparison – Jan 2023

Energy
Protein
Calories
Carbs
High Protein
Low Sugar
Low Carbs
Pre & Probiotics
Gluten Free & Low Lactose
Australian made & owned

Healthier protein

For protein some meal replacements use skim milk powder, calcium and sodium caseinate. Calcium caseinate is produced using the insoluble portion of milk protein and subjecting it to another chemical reaction to purify it. Instead, Formulite uses a blend of low-temperature cross flow micro-filtered whey protein isolates and concentrates. We also use a superior form of micellar casein, which is produced without the use of chemicals by separating the soluble whey portion of milk protein isolate/concentrate from the insoluble casein portion.

Formulite uses MCT oil for our added essential fats

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), consisting of medium-chain fatty acids, are particularly researched for their fast rate of oxidation by the liver. This means when ingested, MCTs go straight to the liver and broken down to be used as an energy source. MCTs bypass fat tissues vulnerable for fat absorption, and are utilised by the liver as a source of energy.

Healthier (good) fat

Other brands use cheaper forms of fats.  The fat in Formulite products comes only from MCT oil and whey protein concentrate.

Formulite has over 60% less sugar than majority of leading brands*

*Content of sugar in grams per 100g of powdered product in chocolate meal replacements by Optifast, Fat Blaster & Celebrity Slim

Natural Sweeteners

Other brands use added sugar. Countless studies have linked excess sugar to insulin resistance, diabetes, fat gain, blood sugar imbalances etc.

Some brands also use added maltodextrin – this is a cheap carbohydrate that in many cases is used as filler. This is highly processed and can have a negative effect on blood sugar levels.

Formulite prefers you to source your carbohydrates from whole food sources – mainly fibrous vegetables.

Formulite prefers not to use unhealthy artificial sweeteners including Aspartame:

  • Research shows that aspartame worsens insulin sensitivity to a greater degree than sugar
  • Artificial sweeteners promote weight gain by tricking your body into thinking it will receive sugar (calories); when the sugar doesn’t arrive, carb cravings can result
  • Artificial sweeteners likely also cause weight gain by disrupting your intestinal microflora, thereby raising your risk of both obesity and diabetes

Formulite is naturally sweetened using stevia. Native to Paraguay, the stevia plant is as much as 200 times sweeter than sugar and contains no calories.

Formulite also has added fibre, prebiotics, probiotics and 24 vitamins and minerals to keep you functioning at your best.

No added fructose

Many other shakes available have added fructose, which is stored in the form of glycogen in the liver (making shrinking the liver for bariatric surgery more difficult).

  • Fructose can only be metabolised by the liver and can’t be used for energy by your body’s cells. The liver removes the fructose by transforming it into fat and sending that fat to our fat cells
  • Excess fructose damages the liver and leads to insulin resistance as well as fatty liver disease.
  • Fructose reacts with proteins and polyunsaturated fats in our bodies 7 times more than glucose. This reaction creates AGEs (advanced glycation end-products), which are compounds that create oxidative damage in our cells and ultimately lead or contribute to inflammation and a host of chronic diseases
  • While most of your body’s cells can’t use fructose as a source of energy, the bacteria in your gut can and excess fructose can create gut flora imbalances, promote bacterial overgrowth and promote the growth of pathogenic bacteria
  • Fructose rapidly causes leptin resistance. Leptin is a hormone that controls appetite and metabolism to maintain a normal weight. Leptin-resistant people tend to gain fat and become obese really easily

You’ll be happy to know, Formulite has no added fructose in our formulas.