Yes, but please consult your physician first and show him/her ALMASED’s nutrition facts. A lot of thyroid patients are able to lower their thyroid replacement doses after being on The Turbo-Protein Diet or the ALMASED powder. If you exercise and take ALMASED, the high protein dosage helps to build even more muscle tissue than with an exercise regimen not supplemented by ALMASED. See similar questions...

You may, if you wish, repeat the two week fast over and over until you have lost all your excess weight. You should wait 4 weeks between fasts. You may use the Modified Turbo Diet in the meantime to continue with weight loss, but don't be too extreme with it. As an alternative to repeating the full fast, you may wish to use the Long Term Diet. You will lose weight at about 1/2 the rate as the full fast, but the loss will still be more significant than with many other diets. See similar questions...

Before you start, please consult your physician. So far, we have had only positive reactions from diabetics due to the benefits of weight loss. Taking ALMASED has allowed many diabetes patients to reduce their medication intake. This is correct. However, studies prove that an overdose of Almased is not harmful like other proteins may be. You calculate your daily need by dividing your normal (target) body weight by 5. This is the correct amount you need in heaping teaspoons. See similar questions...

People who suffer from fatty metabolism diseases, high blood pressure, and high sugar levels up to levels including diabetes mellitus can all have successful weight loss with the Turbo-Protein Diet. Falling blood sugar levels favor the elimination of disease-causing free radicals. An exercise program simultaneously trains the insulin receptors in the muscles. If less medication is used to decrease the blood sugar, then fewer dosages of insulin are required. See similar questions...

Almased contains about 6 grams of protein per tablespoon. Remember that Almased's protein is highly digestible and your body can use up to 92% of the available protein in Almased as opposed to other powders that only provide about 10% actual digestion of the amount printed on the label. If you do the Turbo Diet formula, Almased will provide your body with exactly the required amount of protein. (Ideal weight divided by 5 = # of teaspoons of Almased per day. See similar questions...

If you are on medication, consult your physician first. But in general a healthy weight-loss will make you feel better and fitter. Age in general is not an issue, as ALMASED is an all-natural product. Many elderly people find that they do not receive enough nutrition even from their food. ALMASED's special fermentation process makes it highly digestible even for the most delicate system. Please take 3-4 teaspoons of ALMASED after every meal. See similar questions...

Yes, but please consult your physician first and show him/her ALMASED’s nutrition facts. ALMASED's research has shown a decrease in LDL (the bad) and an increase in HDL (the good) cholesterol during the diet. See similar questions...

Studies of ALMASED users found a statistically significant success rate of losing weight, of forming the thyroid hormone T4, and of increasing conversion of T4 into T3. Thyroid activity data revealed a vigorous stimulation of the metabolism. All told, men and women made equally good showings. See similar questions...

No. Sugar will keep the diet from resetting your metabolism and both sugar and caffeine will stimulate hunger pangs as well as preventing your body from experiencing the full detoxification process. See similar questions...

No. After two weeks on The Turbo-Protein Diet your body is ready for a fasting break. If you want to lose more weight, go back on The Turbo-Protein Diet after 3-4 weeks (the more weight you have to lose the longer you should wait). If you only have to lose a few more pounds, you can replace any one or two meals per day with an ALMASED drink. This process, which we call the Modified Turbo-Protein Diet, works slower, but just as well. This is a normal process. See similar questions...

No. The Turbo-Protein Diet is a great program if you want to get results quick. Another great way to lose weight without stopping to eat is to take ALMASED as a meal replacement, called the Modified Turbo-Protein Diet. The weight loss will be slower, but the results are the same, since ALMASED provides your body with the essential amino acids to reset your thyroid gland functions. No! Heating up your metabolism with the protein drink is like a vaccination that needs only occasional boosters. See similar questions...

During the Turbo-Protein Diet you are detoxifying your body and the intake of caffeine and other 'toxins' (like preservatives, artificial flavors etc.) will prevent this process. If you must have coffee try to have decaffeinated and drink it black. Use decaffeinated or herbal teas instead of caffeined tea. See similar questions...

Yes, as long as you don't chew it! Chewing creates digestive enzymes that will make you hungry. Keep in mind that artifical sweeteners are considered unhealthy by some. Is it OK to use ice in my Almased shakes? I like to ice my coffee, add 1/2 c. milk and Almased for my morning drink. If you are on the Turbo Diet you should NOT have the milk or coffee. The ice should also not be used, as the cold temperature can destroy the enzymes in ALMASED. See similar questions...

Thyroid problems, like hypothyroidism, often run in families. We don’t know whether genetics or emotional patterning is the bigger factor. Often a daughter will “inherit” her mother’s patterns of passivity or assertion, among other behaviors that affect thyroid function. There are also autoimmune irregularities that tend to show up with certain genetic strains. Knowing your family predilection for thyroid imbalance is a good thing. See similar questions...

More than likely, you don't need more protein. Most Americans eat two to three times more protein than we actually need. A lot of people think extra protein is stored as extra muscle. That is not the case. If the calories are not burned off, the excess energy is stored as fat. In addition, over an extended period of time extra protein can be harmful to the kidneys. See similar questions...

Studies on soy isoflavones, nutrient uptake, and thyroid function are inconclusive, though human studies reveal no connection. We encourage you to read white papers like this one to form your own opinions on the issue. See similar questions...

Thyroid problems may occur as soon as a few years (2-3 years for hypothyroidism) or as long as many years (8-12+ years for thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer) after the radiation exposure. See similar questions...

with consuming coffee, you will not achieve the full detoxifying properties of the diet this way. Our staff has found that the carbonation and artificial sweeteners in diet sodas created feelings of hunger and they did much better on the diet without diet soda. Most people get too much sodium and it causes edema. It is not necessary to completely forgo sodium as it is hard to find a ready made broth without sodium. But it is better if you can limit the intake of sodium during the fast. See similar questions...

No, not as long as you're taking in enough calories. Official recommendations suggest that eating 8% of our daily energy as protein will provide an adequate amount. National and international recommendations for protein intake are based on animal sources of protein such as meat, cow's milk and eggs. See similar questions...