Studies show that a majority of people in North America are deficient in many essential nutrients. Today’s diet is not providing enough nutrients to prevent chronic disease as many individuals don’t eat the required quantity of fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods that are beneficial to health. The long-term consequence of vitamin and mineral deficiencies is an epidemic of chronic disease.
The U Weight Loss program combines a sound nutritional program with targeted nutraceuticals to enhance weight loss and optimal health. A nutraceutical is a food or supplement that provides health and medical benefits, including the prevention and management of disease.
Many clients at U Weight Loss have multiple health conditions including type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, heart disease and Crohn’s disease. While medications are often very effective at treating these conditions, many studies have been done using natural ingredients and nutrients in the management of certain chronic conditions with positive results. In addition, unhealthy lifestyles and poor diet can deplete the body of essential nutrients required for the proper functioning of the body. This is one of the reasons why diets high in fruits, vegetables and whole grains are proven to be so effective at reducing specific markers of diseases such as cardiovascular disease and inflammation. These diets provide vitamins, minerals and plant nutrients that improve the proper functioning of the cells of the body and overall health.
WHAT MAKES U WEIGHT LOSS INTELLIGENT NUTRACEUTICALS™ DIFFERENT?
U Weight Loss Intelligent Nutraceuticals™ are professional nutritional supplements. Professional supplements are those that are highly recommended by naturopathic doctors, medical doctors, nutritionists and other health professionals who offer nutritional consulting and complementary medicine. The difference between these supplements and other poorer quality products has to do with the following:
GMP-Certified Manufacturing
If it’s on the label, it’s in the bottle. The supplement manufacturing facility is certified for good manufacturing practices (GMP) to ensure the highest quality standards.
Pure and Safe Ingredients
Only the highest quality raw materials are used in the making of professional supplements. There are no pesticides, herbicides, molds or heavy metals used in the manufacturing of the products. The ingredients used in the formulations are reviewed to ensure a high level of safety when they are taken.
Optimal Bioavailability of Nutrients
This refers to the proportion of a nutrient or bioactive ingredient that is absorbed from the digestive tract for use or storage in the body. After nutrients are absorbed through the lining of the small intestine, they travel in the bloodstream to their final organ or tissue to perform various functions in order to improve health. There are several different factors that affect the bioavailability of a nutrient including medications, if the minerals are chelated, the type of carrier used for active nutrients in the supplement and the forms the nutrients are in, to name a few.
The Correct Type and Dose of the Ingredient
This refers to the use of highly absorbable nutrient forms so the body has a greater chance of using it the way it should to promote health. This is particularly important with certain key nutrients that may be poorly absorbed, or for people who have absorption concerns. The correct amount of the active ingredients is given in order to produce the desired effects in the body. Nutrients are given at levels substantially higher than the recommended dietary intakes in order for them to have a therapeutic effect
The Correct Delivery Form
Not every ingredient should be made into a tablet or a capsule. The delivery form (tablet, chewable, liquid, capsule, softgel, soft chew, bar, or powder) for each product is decided upon the ingredient formulations.
Scientifically Evaluated Ingredients
The ingredients used in professional supplements are those that have been evaluated in research studies to be effective in the management of certain conditions.
Scientific Staff and Facilities
Staff of medical and technical professionals oversee the manufacturing of nutritional supplements from
start to finish.
Higher quality, professional supplements are formulated based on the above criteria to ensure they are safe
and effective.
All U Weight Loss Intelligent Nutraceuticals™:
* Are GMP certified
* Contain ingredients that are free of heavy metals and contaminants
* Contain nutrients in their most bioavailable forms and at the correct doses
* Contain minimal excipients from natural sources
* Contain chelated minerals and minerals attached to organic acids
* Contain scientifically evaluated ingredients
* Are enteric coated to enhance absorption
* Are manufactured in a facility with scientific staff
All of these factors are critical to the overall effectiveness of the nutritional supplements and ensure high quality, highly absorbable products that work. Higher quality supplements like the ones carried by U Weight Loss are formulated to allow much higher levels of bioavailability than cheaper, lower quality products.
WHY USE NUTRACEUTICALS ON A WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM?
Weight loss at its fundamental level is about calories in versus calories out. If a calorie deficit is created then weight will be lost. Unfortunately it’s not that easy for many people and more help is needed. Especially if they’re dealing with sugar cravings, a slowed metabolism from yo-yo dieting or a thyroid condition, high blood sugar levels or lack of willpower. Many chronic diseases have underlying physiological imbalances associated with them such as chronic inflammation or oxidative stress from free radical damage. These imbalances can be addressed through supplementation with the correct nutrients or functional foods. Due to the complexity of obesity and an evolving understanding of how body weight and food intake is regulated, specific nutrients are emerging as being important and almost essential at helping to combat obesity.
The nutraceuticals exclusive to U Weight Loss have been designed to help address key physiological issues in clients who are overweight and obese and to aid in the management of certain chronic health conditions associated with increased body fat, as well as to improve overall health.
The key areas U Weight Loss Intelligent Nutraceuticals™ target are:
* Poor or inefficient detoxification
* Increased blood sugar and insulin levels
* Increased cortisol levels
* Inflammation
* Free radical damage
* Lowered metabolism
* Carbohydrate and sugar cravings
* Increased appetite
U Weight Loss Intelligent Nutraceuticals™ and the U Weight Loss program are extremely beneficial for weight loss and optimizing health, but also for clients with the following health conditions:
* Type 2 diabetes
* High cholesterol
* High blood sugar
* High triglycerides
* Low thyroid function
* Inflammatory conditions
* Polycystic ovarian syndrome
* Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
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How much would all of these cost separate and or all together?
Hi Brittany,
The U Weight Loss Intelligent Nutraceuticals range from $24.55 to $59.95 CND per pack and are available for purchase at your local U Weight Loss clinic. We invite you to visit with us and discuss if our nutritional supplements would be optimal for you and if you could benefit from a personalized U Weight Loss health and weight loss program.
What is the cost of this program?
Hi Martha,
All of U Weight Loss programs are customized and personalized for each client as each person’s needs are unique. Some of our clinics offer trial 2 to 4 week programs at a minimal cost (under $150 CND) which are optimal if you only have 5-10 LBS to lose or are looking to naturally cleanse your system and improve your overall wellbeing in a short amount of time. The cost of our full programs vary and depend on the duration of the program (which is determined by the amount of weight a client needs to lose) and the type of nutritional supplementation needed for each client’s particular health and weight loss needs. All of our full programs are affordable as well and we do offer a number of payment options, including free financing and a low monthly payment structure.
We invite you to visit your local clinic to discuss a program that would be optimal for you as well as the costs involved. Your first one-on-one consultation is absolutely free and includes your personalized Health and Weight Analysis which will help to determine the length and the type of a program that would be most beneficial for you. A Certified U Weight Loss Coach with work with you to choose the best program and ultimately chose the price. There is absolutely no obligation and you will receive valuable information on weight loss, even if you decide not to join, as well as a FREE NATURAL CLEANSE KIT.
We hope this helps and that you consider U Weight Loss as a vehicle to get you to your goals and your personal guide to happier and healthier living. Remember, the best investment is one into your health!
I have PCOS and I am taking metaformin for insulin resistance would your supplements affect my medication in any way if i was to go on the program
Hi Kim,
Our program is great for clients for Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome because one of the main areas we focus on in our program is balancing blood sugar levels. The main underlying issue in clients with this condition is insulin resistance. This is where the cells are unresponsive to normal amounts of insulin. This disrupts many of normal processes in the body and hormonal signaling resulting in hormonal imbalances, abnormal menstrual cycles and cysts on the ovaries. We have many clients on the U Weight Loss program who have this condition that are successful at weight loss and optimizing their health. There is no interaction between the medication you are on and our nutritional supplements.
Are your nutraceutical preparations safe for people with severe lactose intolerance? Also, have the whey isolates in your protein powder been purified? What percentage of lactose (if any) remains in them?
The Nutraceuticals are safe for people who are lactose intolerance. None of our products, with the exception of U-Protein, contain lactose. The whey protein is processed by ultrafiltration. Because our protein powder is a blend of isolate and concentrate, there is a small amount of lactose contained in the protein powder. We have many clients on our program who are lactose intolerant and are able to consume our protein powder with no issues.
Me and my daughter enjoyed reading your blog post. Keep up the good work.
How do we know what we’re deficient in? Do you do blood testing?
Hi Tracey,
There are various tests to determine what nutrients individuals are deficient in. We do not perform these tests at our clinics but, if you are interested in having them performed, you can contact your health care practitioner who would be able to assist you.
At U Weight Loss, we carefully review each client’s health history to determine what supplements and dietary adjustments would be best suited for them to assist with their overall health and wellness.
Dr. Walker,
How can a clinic do a proper assessment without such testing? My family doctor does very little blood testing even as part of my supposedly complete, annual physical which I feel has now become a big farse. The only blood testing that is part of my annual physical includes: cholesterol, tryglycerides, vitamin D and hormone and I know my MD won’t release specific details of that to a weight loss clinic for fear I probably won’t need her anymore.
So how would one go about finding out what we are deficient in?
It has been my experience from going to Jenny Craig and Herbal Magic that without specific blood testing, I do not believe that a consultant can properly evaluate my needs based on words alone. They ask a few questions, look at me and tell me to get onto their scale then they give me a huge list of what they recommend and I go home broke.
Please tell me how U Weight Loss clinic is different from Herbal Magic other than the name and where your products are made.
I want to lose 40-50 pounds.
Hi Tracey,
Thanks for your inquiry.
Please keep in mind that, at U Weight Loss, we are assessing your Weight Loss needs primarily. The focus and training of the staff at the clinic is to help you lose weight. At the same time, we have specific supplements that address underlying issues that accompany obesity that don’t necessarily require specific tests to uncover. For example, based on obesity research, we know that individuals who are overweight and obese typically have issues with abnormal blood sugar regulation and elevated inflammatory markers because fat cells release inflammatory compounds that perpetuate the state of inflammation. So without doing extensive testing, by combing thorough research papers and studies and keeping up-to-date on the latest obesity research, we are able to adequately assess a person who is obese to determine some of their underlying issues and then recommend nutritional supplements to help address some of these concerns. If you are interested in having a proper assessment performed complete with blood testing, there are numerous health professionals such as naturopathic doctors and some medical doctors that can do this for you.
However, for a weight loss evaluation, U Weight Loss offers a comprehensive analysis of your weight, as well as the support, knowledge and experience of health professionals such as myself, that understand obesity, continue to evaluate the research surrounding this epidemic, and formulate the programs and supplements to aid in the management of this condition and the health conditions related to it. This is how U Weight Loss is different from some other weight loss companies, such as Herbal Magic.
Thank you,
Susan
Hi Dr Walker,
Can you advise if I can safely take your Nutraceuticals as I am taking 20mg of Celexa per day?
Thanks,
Brigette
Hi Brigette,
We have quite a few clients on Celexa who are on our program and are able to take our Nutraceuticals. With that being said, each client is first evaluated through a comprehensive Health & Weight Analysis that includes an assessment of all medications they might be on to determine eligibility and the types of Nutraceuticals they are able to take. A U Weight Loss Health Coach would need to assess your health and medical history in order to determine which Nutraceuticals are best recommended and suited for you. This information is collected as part of your Free Health & Weight Analysis and I invite you to contact your local clinic to book it and get more details.
I hope this helps!
Thanks,
Susan
I was tested earlier this year by my naturopath and it was discovered that I have a potato intolerance. Is the U program safe for me to consider using? Do any of you products contain potato ingredients?
Regards,
Debra
Hi Debra,
None of our products contain potato ingredients and should be safe for you to use. However, once you go into a clinic for your Healthy Weight Analysis, a U Weight Loss Health Coach would be better able to make specific supplement recommendations for you based on any allergies or sensitivities you may have.
Just curious if it’s safe to use uweightloss while pregnant or breastfeeding?
Hi Liz,
The U Weight Loss programs have not been tested on clients who are pregnant and are therefore not recommended for use during pregnancy. Our recommendations are to begin any program at U Weight Loss after you’ve finished nursing in order to get the best results. We hold your health and the health of your baby as top priority. Our nutritional products have not been developed, nor have they been tested on breastfeeding women. Additionally when nursing, consuming enough calories to make enough breast milk is important. The great thing for you is that breast feeding actually burns calories and many women lose weight while doing it providing they keep their calories in check. The other advantage it has is to help your uterus return to its pre-pregnancy state by causing it to contract. Once you’ve weaned your baby you should be an ideal candidate for our program and we can help you reach your weight loss goals.
Yours in health,
Susan
I have some maintenance supplements that have gone past the expiry or best before date. I would like to continue to use them. Is there any reason why I shouldn’t?
Hi Bev,
It is likely fine to take your supplements up to 1 year past the expiry date if they haven’t been opened, providing that the colour of the supplements haven’t changed from the original colour, and that there isn’t a strong odour coming from the supplements. This may indicate oxidation. Supplements have an expiry date on them in order to ensure that the nutrients contained in them remain effective. If they are taken too far from their expiry date, then there may be a chance that the supplements could lose their effectiveness.
Hi,
I am 60 pounds overweight and would like to know what a TYPICAL DAY would look like on this program ? Do we count CALORIES or points or what ? How MANY meals and snacks/day ? Do you focus on certain FOOD GROUPS and diminish others (such as high protein, low carbs). Food wise, is this program comparable to ATKINS ? Does the program allow some daily FLEXIBILITY like Weight Watchers where some days we can eat more or is the calorie count equal everyday ? Is it permitted on this program to have a DAILY TREAT such as a brownie everyday ( like Weight Watchers, Jenny Craig etc) ? Does the program takes into consideration that people also have a life and at least one meal /week where there is something special going on like a birthday dinner etc ? I do understand, that your program is different with the supplements etc. But where the FOOD is concerned, what is different and/or similar about the food plan compared to other most popular diets ? On average how much should I expect to spend/week/month in total on this program ? Thank you so much.
Hi Marie,
Thank you for your questions and interest in U Weight Loss.
On a typical day, while on the U Weight Loss program, you would have 3 full meals and 1-2 small snacks, ensuring that you never feel hungry. All meals are balanced to proper protein/carbohydrates/fat ratios, where all 3 parts are nearly equal to each other so no food groups are extremely diminished. Your U Weight Loss Certified Health Coach will work with you to plan your meals for each week of the program, selecting recipes based on your preferences and providing you with easy-to-follow instructions and grocery lists that you can use to buy all needed ingredients from your local grocery store. There are thousands of recipes to choose from – all designed by nutritionists with culinary backgrounds (so they are not just nutritious, they are tasty too). You can check out the type of meals you can enjoy on our program in the “Recipes” section of this blog. Our programs are also designed to suit your lifestyle, so if cooking all of your meals is not an option or convenient for you, your Health Coach will provide you with eating-on-the-go / eating-out guidelines and options so you can enjoy meals from restaurants and even some fast food chains without jeopardizing your weight loss. There is no calorie or point-counting, you just need to ensure that you follow your recipe instructions and eating out guidelines. We also provide our clients with special holiday / seasonal menus so you can enjoy the same favourite staples – just in the balanced form! In terms of the “daily treats”, a lot of our clients acquire a taste for new treats – healthier alternatives of the sugary brownies, cookies, etc. Our delicious smoothies and peanut butter treats are quite popular, for example. We even have a cheesecake and our version of chocolate pudding, along with a ton of other recipes – so there is something for everyone.
In regards to the cost of the program, you should expect to pay $20-$30 for health and weight loss coaching per week + the cost of supplements (Intelligent Nutraceuticals). Only two supplements are mandatory on the program – U-Loss (which is to be taken during the weight loss phase of the program) and Continuum (which is the primary supplement needed during the maintenance phase). Other supplements are recommended based on your health condition and personal needs. The cost of supplements ranges from $24.55 to $59.95 CND per pack and each product pack lasts from 1 week to a month.
We recommend that you contact your local clinic to answer any other questions you may have. Your first visit is absolutely free and you will receive a complimentary Healthy Weight Analysis and valuable information on weight loss and health. We hope this helps and wish you success in reaching your goal of losing those 60 pounds and improving your health and quality of life!
Yours in health,
The U Weight Loss Team
Does your program follow Canada’s Food Chart? I’m concerned with this because I don’t believe that we’re all made to consume the foods that this guideline states due to health issues, genetics, etc.
Hi Tracey,
Our program typically follows balanced eating guidelines which put prime importance on making sure protein, carbohydrate, and fat sources are balanced at each and every meal. Overall, we make sure that our clients are consuming the required nutrients in a day in the forms of macronutrients (proteins, carbs and fat), as well as micronutrients (vitamins and minerals). In addition, we make sure that our clients consume the optimal amounts of fiber and water, and are watching their sodium content. Our program provides our clients with a basis to go off, with options for substitutions where necessary, allowing for flexibility to consume desired foods which still fit into our program nutrient-wise. I would agree that the Canadian Food Guide may not be for everyone, hence why we try to make our program flexible for those who have other dietary needs.
Is it Possible to get an ingredient list of the different supplements to better understand what, how and why?
Hi Jaimee,
Certainly! For complete details, including the full ingredient lists for all Intelligent Nutraceuticals, please visit http://www.uweightloss.com/members/uproducts/highlight/list.html
Hi There,
I do not eat meat other than fish and have a dairy, soy and whey intolorance. Can I still join U clinics? I cannot take the protein and may not be able to take the other supplements depending on the ingredients.
Hi France,
Thank you for your interest in U Weight Loss!
The U Weight Loss program can certainly be customized based on your personal health needs and our Health Coaches offer guidance on recipes and products that would be ideal for each client to help them reach their weight loss goals, while taking their allergies into account.
I recommend that you contact your local clinic and book a Healthy Weight Analysis, which is free of charge. During the Healthy Weight Analysis, one of our Health Coaches would be able to review your health history and personal needs in detail and then be able to explain to you the basis of our program and how it can be customized for you. This way, you would be able to make a fully informed decision as to whether or not it will be an ideal fit for you or not.
I hope this helps and wish you great success in reaching your weight loss goal!
Yours in health,
Jennifer