Metagenics UltraMeal Powder Medical Food Natural Chocolate Mint Flavor - 22.5 oz. (1 lb, 6.5 oz) (630 g)

Metagenics Ultra Meal Powder Medical Food is formulated to nutritionally support the management of conditions associated with metabolic syndrome, such as central obesity, insulin resistance and altered body composition. Metagenics UltraMeal Powder Medical Food has beed demonstrated to have a low glycemic index (referenced against glucose) and - along with a healthy dietary program and regular exercise - is designed to support a healthy body composition by targeting fat loss and helping maintain lean muscle.

Metagenics UltraMeal Powder Medical Food:

• Promotes the loss of fat while helping to maintain lean muscle mass.
• Provides a low-glycemic-index meal option to help maintain healthy blood sugar levels.
• Provides L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate—a body-ready folate—to promote healthy homocysteine levels for cardiovascular health.
• Supplies a good source of fiber to support gastrointestinal health.
• Dairy-free source of calcium for bone health.

Designed for those who want to improve body composition, Metagenics UltraMeal Powder Medical Food promotes the loss of body fat while helping to maintain lean muscle mass. Metagenics UltraMeal Powder Medical Food also supports healthy heart function by providing 15 grams ofsoy protein per serving. Diets low in saturated fat and cholesterol that include 25 grams of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart disease. Soy protein has also been shown to have cholesterol-lowering effects.

What makes Metagenics different from most nutritional supplement companies?
A lot of things make us stand above other companies-a focus on patient health, quality manufacturing, ingredient testing, safety reviews, clinical testing, scientific research, unique formulas, and more.

Chronic Illness Solutions: Helping Patients Return to Good Health
Today, chronic health conditions such as high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease have become so common that most people don't remember what it's like to be in excellent health. And if they're not feeling their best, they can't be their best.

In truth, many chronic health conditions are preventable. They're the result of years of poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and prolonged exposure to stress. And leading health organizations now tell us that by returning to a healthier lifestyle-by getting the right nutrients, becoming active, and learning to manage the stressors in life-many of these conditions can be prevented, managed, or even reversed.

The solution seems so simple, and yet, the incidence of chronic illness is continuing to rise at an alarming rate. At Metagenics, they're aiming to change all that.

Addressing Chronic Illness with Therapeutic Lifestyle Changes
Metagenics' groundbreaking therapeutic lifestyle change (TLC) programs have helped tens of thousands of chronic illness sufferers all over the world regain their health-so they can once again enjoy their lives to the fullest. Not quick, short term fixes, these programs work because they're focused on helping people develop healthy, life-long habits that they can easily incorporate into their busy schedules. Metagenics' TLC programs are available only from specially trained licensed health care professionals-the people qualified to recommend and tailor a regimen that's unique to each individual's needs.

Patient Success Depends on Provider Success
Let's face it. Most doctors' offices have neither the time nor the expertise to provide the individualized lifestyle counseling that's necessary to effect real change. In designing Metagenics' TLC program, Metagenics asked health care providers to tell them what it would take to implement TLC successfully in their practice. The answer was teamwork-getting support staff involved, enlisting practice extenders and ensuring smooth office flow. Today, providers who implement Metagenics' TLC programs overwhelmingly report that they're busier and more successful than ever in helping patients achieve their desired health outcomes.

Addressing the Root Cause of Illness through Science-Based Nutrition
Back in 1983, Metagenics had a big idea: the right nutrition could help people realize their best health possible by positively influencing what makes them unique-their genes. Metagenics called it realizing "genetic potential" for good health. Today, it's known as the science of nutrigenomics-the study of food as one of the most important environmental modifiers of gene expression in determining health and disease patterns. Through Metagenics' substantial and ongoing commitment to nutrigenomic research, they've been able to identify natural compounds with powerful therapeutic applications, to be used in their science-based TLC programs, medical foods, and nutraceuticals.

Setting the Standard in Research, Quality & Innovation
Knowing that professionals rely on Metagenics to make people feel better isn't something they take lightly. It's the reason Metagenics leads the industry in research, professional education, and quality manufacturing. But they're also brave enough to search for the next big thing to make an even greater impact on health. The result? An impressive list of patented formulas and ingredients, and a revolutionary product development process to help make natural approaches even safer and more effective. Whether you're a patient or a health care provider, be your best with Metagenics.

Why Metagenics?
Patient Health-It's Their Greatest Concern
They've built a reputation on nutraceuticals and medical foods that meet the high expectations of health care professionals worldwide. But what they care about most is serving the best interests of the patients who use their products and services with a goal of improving health and reversing chronic illness.

The Industry Leader in Quality & Efficacy
Metagenics doesn't compromise on safety, efficacy, or quality-to make sure that they deliver the best results possible. Time after time. Bottle after bottle. They carefully monitor all products to assure purity and safety, from formulation and ingredient selection all the way to the final product.

Research & Innovation Ahead of the Curve
Metagenics offers more than just products. Their strong focus on research keeps them on the leading edge of the current evolution in personalized medicine. Their in-house team of highly regarded clinicians and scientists is actively developing breakthroughs in nutrient modulation of gene expression to help them create even more effective health care solutions.

Educational Programs with Renowned Experts
Metagenics offers more educational support for health care professionals than anyone else in their field- keeping them in touch with the latest research and nutritional approaches to help manage today's most common illnesses. With our renowned in-house experts, including Dr. Jeffrey Bland and many other opinion leaders, they provide education through seminars, workshops, webinars, symposiums, and other venues.

Discover the Difference
See why more health care professionals and patients select Metagenics over many other professional brands. You'll be glad you did.