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Oct 28, 2025

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Understanding Why is OPTIFAST not suitable for people over 65?

The intensive level of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program is not recommended for individuals over 65 because metabolic and physiologic adaptations to such diets are decreased. This raises a critical question: why is OPTIFAST not suitable for people over 65?

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