Weight Management & Nutrition

Weight management and nutrition products include a broad range of items designed to support healthy weight goals and overall wellbeing. These may include meal replacement shakes, protein powders, snack bars, and dietary supplements formulated to complement a balanced diet and active lifestyle.

They’re often used to help manage portion control, increase protein intake, support metabolism, or maintain daily nutrient intake. Whether your goal is to lose, gain, or maintain weight, these products are intended to work alongside healthy eating and regular physical activity.

If you’re unsure which options are suitable for your needs, our pharmacists are always available to help.

When it comes to managing weight, the most effective approach often combines the right products with healthy lifestyle habits. Common options include:

• Appetite suppressants: Formulated with ingredients such as glucomannan or green tea extract to help reduce hunger and support portion control.
• Fat burners: May contain caffeine or L-carnitine to help support metabolism and fat oxidation.
• Meal replacement shakes: Convenient, portion-controlled options that provide essential nutrients, often higher in protein and lower in sugar.
• Protein bars and supplements: Help increase protein intake and support satiety, especially when you’re on the go.
• Fibre supplements: Can help you feel fuller for longer and support healthy digestion.
• Structured programs and apps: Meal plans, coaching, fitness equipment, and tracking apps can improve consistency and accountability.

Because everyone’s goals and health needs are different, it’s best to speak with our pharmacists before starting any new supplement or program.

Managing your weight is often about building consistent, sustainable habits. Nutrition products can help support this process in practical ways, including:

• Meal replacements: Convenient, portion-controlled options that provide balanced protein, carbohydrates and fats while helping manage overall calorie intake.
• Protein powders and shakes: Can help you feel fuller for longer and support muscle maintenance when combined with a balanced diet and exercise.
• Fibre supplements: May promote fullness and support healthy digestion, which can assist with appetite control.
• Hydration products: Help maintain adequate fluid intake, which plays an important role in overall wellbeing during lifestyle changes.
• Vitamins and minerals: Can help fill potential nutrient gaps, especially when calorie intake is reduced.

These products work best alongside healthy eating and regular physical activity. For tailored advice, speak with our pharmacists to find suitable options for you.

It’s understandable to look for a product that makes weight loss simpler. While supplements, meal replacements and appetite suppressants can support your efforts, they are not a stand-alone solution for long-term weight loss.

Lasting results generally come from pairing these products with balanced eating, regular physical activity and realistic lifestyle changes. They may assist with appetite control or portion management, but consistent healthy habits are what truly support long-term progress.

If you would like help choosing suitable options, our pharmacists are always available to provide personalised guidance.

Weight management supplements are formulated in different ways, so their effects can vary depending on the ingredients and your individual health profile. It’s important to consider the following potential risks:

• Digestive discomfort: Some ingredients may cause nausea, diarrhoea, or constipation.
• Stimulant-related effects: Products containing stimulants can lead to increased heart rate, elevated blood pressure, jitters, anxiety, or trouble sleeping.
• Medicine interactions: Certain supplements may interact with prescription medicines or may not be suitable if you have specific health conditions.
• Quality and labelling differences: Supplements are not regulated as strictly as prescription medicines, so product quality and ingredient accuracy can vary.
• Unclear long-term effects: The long-term impact of some ingredients is still not fully understood.

Before starting any supplement, speak with our pharmacists to ensure it is appropriate for your individual needs.

There’s a lot of mixed information about weight management products, which can create unrealistic expectations. Understanding the facts can help you make more informed decisions:

• “All products are effective.” Results can vary based on your metabolism, lifestyle, health status and consistency. Not every product works the same for everyone.
• “Natural automatically means safe.” Even naturally derived ingredients can cause side effects or interact with medicines.
• “They can replace healthy habits like diet and exercise.” These products are intended to support balanced eating and regular physical activity, not replace them.
• “They deliver instant results.” Healthy, sustainable weight changes usually take time, commitment and consistency.
• “All supplements are strictly regulated.” Unlike prescription medicines, supplements are not regulated to the same standard.

If you’d like guidance on suitable options, our pharmacists are here to help.