DPR-session-2-Recommending a VLED

Arman November 21, 2022November 21, 2022

Additional considerations


High quality protein*	≥ 58 g for women / day ≥ 70 g for men / day
Carbohydrate	≥ 58 g for women / day ≥ 70 g for men / day
Fat	Will need to increase the essential fatty acid content
Minerals	Will need to increase the sodium content

* protein digestibility corrected amino acid score of 1 = egg, soy, milk (whey or casein)
Carbohydrate	50 g / day
Fibre	≥ 30 g for men / day

VLED composition – Older varieties

Newer VLEDs

Effect of Standard 2.9.5 on VLEDs sold in Australia and New Zealand

Many existing products will have to be reformulated, or stop being sold in pharmacies:
Protein	Will need to increase the protein content and/or add amino acids (if using a poor-quality source)
Carbohydrate	Will need to increase the amount of available carbohydrate
Fat	Will need to increase the essential fatty acid content
Minerals	Will need to increase the sodium content

Best VLED options

In Australia, the best VLED products are from Optifast.
For women, Optifast
For men, Optifast protein plus