Metagenics introduces new flavorful options for healthcare practitioners to help patients improve health - Brief Article

Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients,  July, 2002  

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Metagenics, Inc. announces three new additions to its clinically tested UltraMeal [R] line: new Mocha and Orange Dream flavors; and convenient single-serving packets in Dutch Chocolate. At less than two dollars per serving, UltraMeal is a delicious, heart healthy, and affordable soy-based medical food designed to nutritionally support the management of conditions associated with altered body composition (excess body fat) and unhealthy aging, such as dyslipidemia, hypertension, estrogen imbalance, and metabolic syndrome. UltraMeal is available only through licensed healthcare practitioners.

"More than just a weight loss system, the UltraMeal Program is an easy, healthy, functional medical food approach for promoting improved body composition for patients," said Jeffrey Bland, PhD, President and Chief Science Officer of Metagenics, Inc. Clinical studies showed that when UltraMeal was combined with a lowfat diet and a moderate walking program, participants were able to lose fat and increase their lean body mass (muscle). According to Dr. Bland, "Preserving lean body mass may offer an advantage for maintaining long-term weight loss." Additional benefits of this program included a decrease in total serum cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, as well as maintenance of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) levels -- all essential for healthy aging and improvement of conditions associated with altered body composition. For over 12 years, the UltraMeal Program has demonstrated a high level of patient compliance and satisfaction. Healthcare practitioners can learn more about UltraMeal by calling 1-800-692-9400 or visiting www.metagenics.com.

The UltraMeal Program includes a simple-to-use patient guide, effective patient education materials, and professional clinical support collateral. UltraMeal is available in six natural, dairy-free flavors to satisfy all tastes: Dutch Chocolate, Country Peach, Vanilla, Raspberry, new Mocha and new Orange Dream. Metagenics, a privately held company, was founded in 1983 and is the industry leader in nutritional supplements and medical foods sold to healthcare practitioners. The company is headquartered in San Clemente, California, with research, education and manufacturing facilities located in Gig Harbor, Washington.

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