Beacon Internal and Obesity Medicine – BIOMe, PC has partnered with the Robard Corporation to offer three weight management systems to help support patients:
- New Direction Advanced Meal Replacements
- Numetra Meal Replacements
- Biocare Meal Replacements
Low-calorie diet (LCD) and very low-calorie diet (VLCD) options are available for medically supervised weight loss. The intensive 12-14 week group program offers support from our dietician, therapist, and physician. The average weight loss with the LCD is 36 lbs in 12 weeks. These high- quality meal replacements do not require additional supplements for nutritional support. They provide the nutrients needed to optimize protein synthesis, control appetite, preserve metabolism, promote thermogenesis and optimize utilization of fat for energy. It is a good option for patients with diabetes to help control diabetes. Our team will help you determine which program and/or combination of meal replacements are best for you. The meal replacement program may be used with or without medications to help patients achieve their long-term weight management goals.
New Direction Advanced Meal Replacements
The Average Nutritional Parameters: 200 calories – 27gm protein – 12.2gm carb – 3gm fiber. These supplements may be used until patients achieve their weight goal. They may be used intermittently to help maintain long-term weight loss.
Numetra Meal Replacements
The average Nutritional Parameters: 160 calories, 20g protein, 12g carb, 3g fiber. They also have prebiotics and probiotics to support the microbiome for gut health. These products do not contain soy, aspartame, gluten or artificial colors in the shakes, puddings, beverages, or smoothies.
Biocare Meal Replacements
Biocare was specifically designed to help support patients who are taking GLP-1 medications. GLP-1 medications suppress appetite and slows gastric emptying, often resulting in nutrient deficiencies with the desired weight loss. These meal replacements provide the protein (30g) to help maintain muscle mass as well as a blend of prebiotics/probiotics/digestive enzymes to reduce the side effects of GLP-1 medications – nausea, bloating, and constipation.