Soy, Fiber, Dairy, Whey

• What type of soy is in Medifast?
  Medifast uses Supro® brand soy protein, a high-quality complete protein derived from soybeans. Supro® is produced by DuPont's Protein Technologies. DuPont has been conducting soy protein research for more than 30 years.
  
  What are the benefits of soy?

  • Studies show naturally occurring isoflavones (such as those in Supro® brand soy protein) have increased the mineral content and density of bones, which may protect against the risk of bone fractures and osteoporosis.
  • Studies have indicated that a regular intake of soy foods may help to prevent hormone-related cancers such as breast cancer, prostate cancer and colon cancer.
  • Soy works to lower LDL cholesterol (bad cholesterol) levels in the blood, and each 1 percent reduction in LDL cholesterol results in a 2–4 percent reduction in heart disease risk.
  • Soy reduces triglyceride levels and increases HDL cholesterol levels (good cholesterol), which further reduces the risk of heart disease.
  • Soy isoflavones, which are natural estrogen sources, may help reduce menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes or night sweats.
  • Soy is a complete protein, providing all of the essential amino acids.
  
  
  
• How much fiber do Medifast Meals contain?
  Medifast Meals contain 0-5 grams of dietary fiber (depending on which Meals you choose). You’ll also get fiber from the “Green” portion of your Lean & Green Meal. For the amount of fiber in specific Medifast Meals, please refer to our Product Nutrition Quick Profile.
  
  
  
  
• Which Medifast products do not contain soy?
  Scrambled Eggs, Hot Cocoa, Chai Latte, Cappuccino, Cranberry Mango Fruit Drink, Tropical Punch Fruit Drink, Peach Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Cream of Chicken Soup, Cream of Tomato Soup and Cream of Broccoli Soup. For more information, please refer to our Allergen/Dietary Information.
  
  
  
  
• Which Medifast products do not contain dairy?
  Medifast has one dairy-free product -- Medifast Ready-to-Drink Shakes. For more information, please refer to our Allergen/Dietary Information.
  
  
  
  
• Which Medifast products do not contain whey?
  Oatmeal, Ready-to-Drink Shakes, Chocolate Pudding, Chicken Noodle Soup and Maryland Crab Flavored Soup. For more information, please refer to our Allergen/Dietary Information.