The document discusses frequently asked questions about the ViSalus Vi-Shape Nutritional Shake Mix. It provides details on the unique qualities and benefits of the shake mix, such as its taste resembling cake batter, low calorie and sugar content, and use of a special protein blend. The document also addresses questions about using the shake mix for weight loss or maintenance, its nutrition profile compared to other shakes, and safety and usage for groups like children, pregnant/nursing women, and those with dietary restrictions.

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1. What is unique about the VISALUS
Vi-Shape Nutritional Shake Mix?
There are so many unique qualities! Vi-Shape is the“the
shake mix that tastes like a cake mix™”. Other shakes can
be gritty or leave a bitter after taste. Vi-Shape mixes easy,
supports digestive health, bone health, muscles and
provides amazing nutrition.It is low fat, low sodium, and
lower carbohydrate and sugar than other brands, and it
uses our unique Tri-Sorb™ protein blend.
2. WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY BENEFITS OF
THE VI-SHAPE SHAKE MIX?
· The shake mix provides complete nutrition—fast
· Satisfying and filling
· Provides bone-healthy calcium
· Provides heart-healthy, low-fat protein
· Supports protein digestion and nutrient absorption
· Provides prebiotic fiber benefits for digestive health
· Supports a low glycemic lifestyle
· Gluten-free, lactose-free, low sodium, and friendly
for those watching their sugar intake!
3. Okay, but how does it taste?
Remember when you were a child, and your mom would let
you lick the cake batter off the wooden spoon or out of the
bowl? This is why we call it“the shake mix that tastes like
a cake mix™”. This Sweet Cream flavor also makes an
excellent base for adding different flavors like fruits and our
patent-pending Shape-Up™ Health Flavor Mix-Ins. This
variety helps make your diet more interesting, so you don’t
get bored with just one flavor. Other shakes may be gritty, or
leave a metallic or bitter taste. Not Vi-Shape! The secret?
Quality ingredients.
4. What is the best way to lose or
maintain weight with Vi-Shape shakes?
To lose weight, we recommend replacing 2 meals per
day with Vi-Shape shakes and eating a healthy third meal,
along with an exercise plan. If you need to snack, enjoy
sensible snacks (like veggie sticks, fruit, the ViSalus Nutra-
Cookie™, a single serving of cottage cheese, string cheese
or almonds). To maintain weight, we recommend 1 shake
per day, ideally for breakfast, along with a healthy diet and
exercise. The shakes will provide your body with healthy
protein and fiber, fewer carbs, all for fewer calories than
typical breakfasts. You may also want to integrate Vi-Slim®
Metab-awake! into your regimen to support metabolism,
and add Vi-Trim® Clear Control Drink Mix to the shake to help
keep hunger at bay.
> Have a healthy meal—
FAST—with ViSalus Vi-Shape®
Nutritional Shake Mix

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5. How does Vi-Shape®
fit into my
workout and everyday activity?
ViSalus Vi-Shape® provides a balanced meal for people
on-the-go. It can also be used post workout to fuel your
body with protein to support lean muscles. Simply carry a
packet to the gym, mix in water and enjoy. A Vi-Shape
Nutritional Shake is like a fast meal, providing you the
needed protein (20–22 grams when mixed with non-fat
milk or soy milk) to help control hunger and build
lean muscle.
6. How does Vi-Shape measure up against
other nutritional shakes?
First, Vi-Shape is gluten-free, lactose-free, and lower in
sodium and fat than most other shakes. Vi-Shape is a viable
option for those watching their sugar intake. Vi-Shape also
contains ingredients that other shakes don’t: patented and
clinically tested digestive enzymes to help maximize protein
absorption; bone-healthy calcium; prebiotic fiber to support
digestive health and support the immune system; vitamins
and minerals and more. But, the biggest advantage is
the blend of three specially processed proteins formulated
to help control hunger, while supporting lean muscle
and energy.
7. Tell me more about these proteins.
They’re unique to Vi-Shape and are specially processed to
remove lactose, fat, carbohydrates and also the isoflavones
from the soy. We use two types of super-concentrated whey
proteins, along with soy.
8. Why are there artificial sweeteners
in Vi-Shape?
The shake was designed to be friendly for those watching
their sugar intake. We use a small amount of Sucralose to
be friendly for those watching their sugar intake (about 1/4
of a diet soda). Sucralose has been approved by the World
Health Organization, The Diabetes Association, and by over
85 countries’regulatory and health agencies. No other
sweetener has as much broad approval or safety studies.
Other sweeteners can spike hunger, may cause gas or
have other health and diet issues. Since the average
person consumes 2–3 pounds of sugar per week (over
100 pounds more per year than just 25 years ago) and
sugar adds to obesity and diabetes, we chose to make our
shake with less than 1 gram of sugar.
9. Can I mix Vi-Shape with water instead
of milk?
The shake can be mixed in water for a healthy snack, or after
a workout to support healthy muscles and recovery. The
goal is to get enough protein and calories (1,200 per day
are recommended by the U.S. government for women to
lose 1–2 pounds per week, and 1500-1800 for men) or the
body can go into starvation mode and can slow down
metabolism. For a meal, the shake should be mixed in milk,
as extra protein and calcium are beneficial. So if you do use
the shake mixed in water as a meal, you may want to use 3
scoops instead of 2, or enjoy a Nutra-Cookie to compensate
for the calories and protein you don’t get from milk. You can,
however have a shake after a workout to help your muscles
recover, or as a snack.
10. Can kids use the shake?
Yes. Children ages 4–12 can have 1 scoop of shake mix.
Children under age 4 have a different ability to process
protein, so it is not recommended for them. The shake mix
is not intended for children to use for weight-loss.
11. How can the shake be lactose
free if it has whey protein?
The lactose is separated out as the whey is extracted from
milk. You can find“lactose free”milk at the grocery store.
12. Can I use if I am pregnant
or nursing?
Our shakes are a great way for pregnant or lactating women
to get added protein, calcium, fiber and nutrients in their
diet. We do not however, recommend that pregnant or
lactating women use them to try to lose weight as the baby
needs the calories. This is why we have a warning on the
website, as pregnant or lactating women should not try to
lose weight.
13. is the shake gluten-free?
Yes. The shake is gluten-free. Our plant also makes our
Orange Health Flavor Mix-In that has a little gluten in it. The
plant is kosher and utilizes good manufacturing practices.
The risk of cross contamination is minute.

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14. IS the shake ok for those watching
their sugar intake?
Yes. The shake powder mix has 7 carbs, and 5.5 of them are
from fiber, a great carb. If you need more carbs per meal, it
is easy to add to the shake. The shake is also low glycemic,
about 1/3 of an apple on the glycemic index.
15. Is soy protein healthy?
Yes, soy protein has been consumed for thousands of years.
Soy protein is protein“isolated”from the soybean. Soy pro-
tein isolate has been used since 1936 and used widely since
1959 in foods and for its functional properties. There are
many health-promoting amino acids in soy protein and it is
simply made by mashing up soybeans, and using a cross
membrane filter (similar to making purified drinking water)
to extract the protein, and separate out isoflavones.
Of the concerns over soy, there are a few common ones.
First, some concerns relate to raw soybeans, which can
contain a form of phytic acid that can block the absorption
of certain minerals. However, that is based on large
consumption quantities, of the raw soybean and only
occurs in those animals that lack the digestive enzyme
phytase. It is only an issue for people who consume those
foods to get minerals in their diet, and in large quantities.
The issue is primarily in developing countries, and may
have a genetic basis as well because they are lacking the
digestive enzyme (which can be supplemented and
therefore alleviate the concern). It is not an issue for our
products because of how we process the ingredients.
The second common concern with soy refers to some of
the components of soy, particularly the isoflavones genistein
and daidzen which can affect thyroid health, which is
necessary for the production of T3 and T4. Our soy has been
processed to remove the isoflavones.
A third common concern about soy is its effect on estrogen
levels in the body. This is again due to the isoflavones,
which have been removed. There are isoflavones (like
antioxidants) in most foods. Many menopausal women
supplement with isoflavones.
Lastly, our soy is not genetically modified (it is non-GMO).
Many people worry about genetically modified soy, and
whether any of the ingredients were altered in the breeding
process. We use the most natural form we can get, that has
not been genetically modified.
We use soy because it is a complete protein­­that is easily
digested, and adequate consumption of soy in the
diet can help maintain healthy cholesterol levels that are
already within the normal range and help support lean
muscle mass.