The CDE-OPTIFAST® Weight Loss Programme is based on a very low calorie diet (VLCD), which provides roughly 800 kcal of energy per day for the first 8 weeks. This is less than half the calorie content of a conventional weight loss diet. The Programme has shown to significantly reduce body weight by roughly 1-2.5 kg per week The CDE-OPTIFAST® Programme is a structured nutritional and behavioural change programme developed by leading experts and supported by medical professionals. The Programme consists of three Phases to assist participants in their weight loss journey

Recent studies with Type 2 diabetics showed that 87% of people who have had Type 2 diabetes for less than four years achieved remission after 8 weeks on the CDE-Optifast® programme and 50% of the patients who had Type 2 diabetes for 8 - 10 years, achieved remission.