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What You Should Know
Almased, otherwise known as The Almased Synergy Diet Program, is a diet program designed by Almased USA Inc. that relies on a specialized, all-natural drink as part of their diet program. Almased claims this program will help people lose up to 15 lbs. in 6 weeks by following their diet, which combines liquid fasting and nutritionally based meals. The Almased drink, available for purchase from their official website, contains a mixture of fermented soy, skim milk yogurt powder, and honey enzymes, which they claim eliminate hunger and promote additional weight loss.
Available through their website or in select health stores, you can purchase a kit for $99.95, which contains 3 canisters. Almased is one of the most expensive diet programs available. It is also one of the few developed with all-natural ingredients, according to manufacturer claims. Almased first became available as a general health supplement in 1985, and was introduced as a diet program in 1998. Almased’s website is very thorough and backs up several claims with detailed studies.
Ingredients
Almased contains a mixture of soy protein, honey enzymes, skim milk yogurt powder, and several amino acids.
Product Features
Almased places heavy emphasis on its diet drink, which is consumed two times daily. It contains a “unique” blend of soy protein, skim milk yogurt powder, and honey enzymes, which the manufacturers claim promotes safe and effective weight loss. When beginning the program, Almased instructs users to begin a short two day liquid fast with this diet drink. Afterward, users follow the specific diet plan provided, consuming the Almased drink two times daily. Although they do not list how many grams of these ingredients they include, we have been informed that Almased contains 53% soy protein, 25% honey, 22% skim milk yogurt powder.
The Almased program is available for $99.95, whereas one canister of the Almased drink costs a surprising $34.95. Although there are no other diet supplements containing Almased’s specific brand, there are many diet supplements that use similar ingredients for roughly half the cost.
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Advantages
- Almased’s drink is created from all-natural ingredients, backed up by several scientific studies.
- Almased’s formulated drink is available to consume anywhere and easy to mix.
- Almased is available in select health stores and through its official website.
Disadvantages
- Almased is more expensive than other diet programs, priced at $99.95 per kit or $34.95 per canister.
- This excludes dieters with soy allergies or lactose intolerance.
- There are no money-back guarantees that we could find.
- Some individuals may find product unappetizing. (See reader comments.)
Conclusion
Although Almased claims it does not use any synthetic ingredients, which is encouraging, Almased also does not offer any substitutes for those with soy allergies or lactose intolerance. Almased’s diet program would seem to be a suitable solution for those looking for a naturally based diet, but the price could be high for some.
NOT ONLY IS IT RIDICULOUSLY EPENSIVE, IT DOESN’T TASTE GOOD.
Moreover, one canister lasted less than I week. I’m definitely “thumbs down”.
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I have been using Almased for about 5 days and actually like it. The taste isn’t all that bad compared to other protein drinks and I have grown to like it. I replace 2 meals a day with it and it helps discourage me from picking bad choices on the 3rd (usually lunch). I have lost 6 pounds. I think it depends on the person.
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My son lost overy 100 lbs on almased
Debra
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Hello, Im getting this for my son also and when I read your thumbs up and your son is on the diet I have to try it,email me some suggestion on what I need to do first, Thanks Very Much
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how long was your son on this program
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I purchased almesed in the past for a place in Rehoboth Ma. Could you supply me with the address ar an address in Rhode Island where I can purchas your product
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store location in RI and Mass
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can u take this with the diet pill ALLI?
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Mix the powder with a packet of sweetner and a hefty dash of cinnamon, it’s pretty good. I replace two meals and eat sensibly the third.
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what kind of fruits should i eat with almased
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Can you take Almased with diet pills or detox and cleanse system?
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i have been taking since about middle of jan..have lost 26lbs/ i mix it with left over cold coffee and a fake sugar or tsp or more of unsweetened cocoa and a fake sugar. 2 meals and eat a hearty real meal. not fattening or sugary.
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I just started it. The idea of cold coffee sounds great.Tnk you/ I was not that great with plain water and a dash of cinnamon.
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if you don’t mind me asking, how much weight are you trying to lose? i want to drop 15lbs.
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What stores carry Almased
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Whole Foods had it for $34.95
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i just purchased my canister for $29.99
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Just started. Says add fruit. How about drinking no caffeine, no carbs,no calories diet sodas, i.e. diet Sprite?
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i mix mine withe 4oz of milk and 6oz of water it taste fine i just started so i dont have any results yet but cant wait to get some
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I mix mine with almond milk and it is delicious! Taste like a vanilla drink. The costs isn’t as much as other diet “fads” and I think I have tried ALL. In Virginia you can get it online at Organic Home Depot for $24.
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What if I only have 2 cans? Will I gain all my weight back if I don’t do the whole 2 week program?
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Sounds interesting. Is there any where local to Myrtle Beach, SC to buy it? Thanks for all the info and comments!
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I ordered mine from the local health food store.
We live in the boonies, will be here in one week, can’t wait to get started!
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Can anyone tell if this come with a meal plan .
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I read in the last edition of Better Homes and Garden to only have the Almased and Vegetable Broth for the first week. Week 2 Almaset for Breakfast, Lunch with a Salad and Almaset for Dinner.
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yes it does it comes with some good literature and recipes
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For recipes do a web search for Almased synergy. On the manufacturers web page you can print off a recipe book. There are some yummy recipes in it.
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I would like to know if anyone has used it and, after reaching their weight loss goal, stopped and came to find that they have gained any weight back.
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basically ,starting it jump-starts your metabilism, just make sensible decisions!!!
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There is no diet that once you get off it and don’t keep eating sensible and exercise somewhat that you won’t put weight back on. There just is no magic potion.
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This is a good product. As with any diet, if you don’t continue to eat sensible and exercise somewhat naturally you will gain weight. As Jeff said, this will help jump start but when you stop you need to continue to eat right.
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Today is my first day on almased and while I was drinking it I wanted to puke anyone else have this problem?
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Plug your nose! I mix it with Cherry Limeade sugar free juice and its not half bad. Once you get past hte texture. I just started it a few days ago too..
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It good with Ocean Spray “Diet” Cranberry Grape. I just started this week and I have literally lost 2lbs. Amazing!
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Just wondering how this product works on people with lactose intolerance
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I’m allergic to milk,but I don’t have any problems with almased.
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how does this work with lactose intolerance
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you cant take it with lactose intolerance
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I’m lactose intolerant too. I choose to mix it in lactose free milk, soy milk, almond milk, or water. I never tried taking a lactaid pill before, but it may be worth a try
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I plan on starting this diet tomorrow its really expensive…. will i gain the weight back if i stop useing it
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I just started almased and the taste depends on how you mix it. I found that shaking it in a bottle made it taste chalky, but when I mixed it up in a blender with a packet of sweetener and cinnamon it tasted pretty good.
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What are the products similar to almased for half the proce? I can’t find almased anywhere!
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I am type 2 Diabetic and this was suggested as a safe weight loss. Has anyone had any luck ??
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I started it today. I had it for breakfast and lunch. I mixed it with plain cold water. So far, no hungry pangs. My goal is to lose 10 lbs in 2 weeks and 30 lbs overall. I will give updates. Wish me luck
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I’m thinking of purchasing this but I’m hesitant. I’ve lost 70 pounds so far and this products promises quick results..please post ur comments. I will checking in on you
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I started today and mixed it with water. It’s taste like baby food, the cereal powder, but I am still hungry, I don’t think I can do it. I also had a bowl of vegetable broth. It’s my first day without coffee and now I have a terrible headache.
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I just started the diet today, and in my opinon it doesn’t taste very good, but I am so ready to lose weight! My goal is to lose 10 pounds by May 27th so I will give updates and let you know how it works for me!
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its tastes really good with vanilla almond milk
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I mixed with 1/2 Light Chocolate Silk soy milk and 1/2 WestSoy Plain soy milk in a blender. (I ran out of chocolate.) Tasted ok. Better than some other protein drinks. I feel full. I didn’t realize that the lactose intolerant can’t take this. Took Lactaid about 5 minutes after. I hope I don’t get milk tummy. I want to lose about 15 lbs.
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Is it possible to get a copy of the proposed diet plan before purchasing the Almased?
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How many calories, grams of protein, grams of fiber per serving? Nutrition facts label? Please and thank you.
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Like everyone else one here I also want to start this diet, and from what I have read it sounds safe (the whole natural) thing. But what I can’t seem to find is how much is used in a week, two weeks, a month? I have found web sites that sell the product and for a lot less than what this site quotes, but I don’t know how much to buy for a month. Would someone please tell me the size (.oz) of the container it comes in and how long it lasts. I would also like to hear back from some of the older postings on how they did if it really worked for them and if not why? **FYI to “janie May 12th, 2010″ StarBucks sells instant coffee powder, blend that and Splenda in with you shake that way you get your coffee and the darn thing tastes good! Thank you anyone and everyone for your help.
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HEY AMELIA I START THIS IN THE MORNING.I WAS TOLD THE BEST TASTE IN THE WORLD WITH THIS STUFF IS TO MIX WITH ALMOND MILK SO I BOUGHT IT ALSO AT HEALTH FOOD STORE FORE ABOUT 2.29 THE ALMASED WAS EXPENSIVE 34.94 BUT THE 19.95 ELSEWHERE THE CATCH IS THE SHIPPING.IT EITHER ENDS UP SAME PRICE OR MORE.IT COMES IN 17.6 OZ CANS 500 GRAMS.IMGUESSING THE CAN LAST LESS THAN A WEEK.IM SO HOPING THIS WORKS.I NEED TO LOSE 30 LBS TOTAL.GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS.KEEP ME IN UR PRAYERS AN ILL KEEP U IN MINE….IM GONA NEED IT.LOL
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taste good to me in coconut milk
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Can you tell me are you seing results with it? And how much do you mix it with?
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I’m on my second day of the Almased diet. I’m a bit more tired than usual and have a slight headache, but this is normal at the beginning of a diet. I put Almased in the blender with cinnamon, 1 splenda packet, ice cubes and water and blend. I really like it, kinda tastes like rice pudding. Good luck everyone!
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i am really considering tryn this diet..i wld like to lose 15 -20 lbs…wondering if there is any way to get it a lil cheaper? does it really work? any feed back wld be nice….thanks!
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Has anyone had any problems with bloating while using this product?
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The product can be ordered online through Ebay. I mix mine with Simply Orange Juice. You can also add Splenda, water, and any kind of fruit. Stay on the drinks, and yes, you will lose weight. Then start eating more healthy.
You can download the diet off of Almased website for free.
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Medifast and Almased good for diabetes but which better Medifast or Almased?
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I have lost 80 pounds (in 2007) and have kept it off. I am going back on Almased to loose my last 20 pounds. I LOVE THIS!
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I got mine for free.. It was shipped to my house along with my order on accident.. I received 5 cans for FREE hahaha… im not over weight but want to trim up a little so i figured I would give this product a spin..
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How were you able to receive it free? Can anyone receive this product free??
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I’ve been using Almased, and have lost 15 pounds with it. I also exercise everyday, and eat two healthy meals a day, and make a smoothie in the morning!
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How long did it take u to lose the 15 lbs.? Did u do the 1st stage?
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are there any resent updates for amount of weight lose? I want to lose 40pds by Dec 3rd
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Been on it 2 meals a day for 3 days….gets better every day. I mix with a banana, ice and 8 oz water in blender. Sometimes add a yougurt ..key lime or pineapple. Have 80 lbs to lose. order from swanson.com for best price and 4.99 shipping no mattter how many you order. Can order thru Amazon but get the one delivered from Swanson…or you will pay much more shipping !
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I am on day 7 of Almased and have lost 9.1 pounds. I won’t lie-the first day was tough, I ended up eating a light meal. Beginning is ALWAYS the hardest! The second day I was better and it has gotten easier each day. Last night went out to dinner with friends-ate fish and a double salad with minimal dressing, drank seltzer with ’splash’ of cranberry. Usually I have fries or a baked potato with butter AND sour cream, drinks and dessert. I actually do NOT CRAVE sweets.
Mixing options: Diet V-8 Splash Tropical tastes like a creamsicle-YUMM or 1/2c plain yogurt, no-cal sweetener, few drops of vanilla extract and cinnamon.
Lastly-I’m 45 and want to lose about 50 pounds.
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1st week on Almased lost 8.8 pounds. It was very hard the first few days but did get better. I used the V-8 splash that was recommended and it made it a LOT easier. Will update. I need to lose about 50 pounds.
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Hang in there, Milly!
I’m on day 4 now with only almased and vegetable broth. Day one and two where ok for me, yesterday I was tempted to just chew on something…
For me: 20-30 pounds, almased only for 7 days total, then with one meal for a week, after that, one meal replaced with almased. We’ll see how it goes. So far, no hunger, only appetite…
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I want to start using this product to lose at least 10 pounds over the next month. It seem to have worked very quickly for you. What meal plan did you follow? Did you replace every meal with Almased?
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one site suggested snacks yogurt,nuts and vegetables raw or steamed for the reduction stage. is this a good idea? if so, any other snack ideas?
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I am on day 6 of Almased. Some have asked how long it lasts. One can is 10 servings so if you do it like they say. At day 5 I had lost 3 pounds. I will not check again till day 10. I got 3 cans for 18.13 each on Amazon but now they have raised it to 23.05. I mix it with low fat chocloate milk and it tastes good. What I love it that I DO NOT GET HUNGRY!!! A miracle for me. I have metabolic syndrome and I cannot lose weight so fast and I am. So I give it a High 5!
It is pricey but consider you only are buying food for one meal and I add a small bedtime snack under 200 calories. So far I’m thrilled.
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Hey everyone. Just read all the reveiws and I’de like to give this a try. I have trouble sticking with diets but I see that if you just get past the first couple of days it gets better. Also, I found a good deal right now if anyone wants to buy it online. At WebVitamins.com they are on sale for only $19.88. I bought 2 canisters and with shipping it came out to be only $46.45. Wish me luck! I want to lose about 30 to 40 pounds
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i am on throid meds can i take this and not cancel out meds thank you
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I briefly saw this ad in Cosmo while I was working out. I figured I’d try it. I’m a 28 y/o, 5′5″, 146-148 lbs. Asian female, I’m not a big girl at all nor am I super skining. I started this diet on April 28, 2010 and in the first week I lost 4-5lbs. Then 3 weeks later and 3 canisters I’m now 141lbs., the lbs. stayed off! I’m trying to tone more than lose weight (just in the stomach area that seems like it’s not going anywhere, UGH!). I’m also very active, in the gym at least 5x a week. My motivation was a beach vacation I took in July. I’ve stayed on this diet since I’ve been back, it works for me. I love it, it doesn’t taste that good, but it’s way better than the other “protein shakes,” out there. For breakfast, I put a little soy milk + 1/4 cup of Almased, lunch- half of those Crystal Lite green tea/raspberry packets (watch your sugar)+ 1/4 cup of Almased, then dinner- I mix it in when my own shake I blend every night. (frozen fruits, spinich leaves, ice, soy milk and 1/4 Almased), it taste good, not great, but good. Sometimes I’ll have a “healthy” solid meal, but my routine pretty much revolves around Almased, everyones’ different. Oh yea, having a blender ball bottle togo with you is VERY handy!
I thought I’d have food withdrawls and I didn’t at all! It can get pricey because 1 canister last me a little over a week. Depending on your weight, you use that much (there’s a chart in the book that you can print out for free!) 8tblsp/half cup- 150+, 6tblsp/4th cup- 140-149 lbs.(that’s my wgt. class). They’re always running out at Super Supplements $30 after tax, you can get some online for $20 (I now buy mine from Swanson’s Heath online, and hunt for coupon deal).
Since April- at my highest I was about 150-148lbs, and it’s almost Sept.- now I’m about 137lbs. It’s been back and forth but I’ve never weight over 140lbs since! BUT I’m still actively working out 5 days a week for 1.5hrs, and eating healthy with my weekend cheat days
I have all good things to say about Almased.
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I’m on day 2. I have a slight tolerance to lactose but Almased really upset my stomach. It doesn’t taste as bad as some powder diet drinks but it’s not that great either. Yes, it was expensive – $38. I don’t know if it’s worth the stomach discomfort to continue.
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Ask your doctor.
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