Is the Feel Great System Worth It? An Honest Review After 5 Years...

By Fadi — Metabolic Coach & Unicity Senior Director Distributor · Published · Updated · 8 min read

Written by Fadi, an independent Unicity distributor who earns a commission on orders placed through this site. Educational content, not medical advice. Product research: unicityscience.org · unicity.com.

Quick answer: After coaching 500+ clients on the Feel Great System: here's who gets real results, who doesn't, what realistic expectations look like at 30/60/90 days.

I have a conflict of interest I need to disclose upfront: I am an independent Unicity Senior Director Distributor, which means I earn commission when you purchase the Feel Great System through my links. I want you to know that before you read anything else in this article.

I also want you to know that in 5 years of coaching hundreds of clients across 20+ countries through this protocol, I have seen it work extraordinarily well for some people and deliver much more modest results for others. If you are trying to decide whether the Feel Great System is worth your money and your time, you deserve an honest answer — not a sales pitch dressed up as a review. This is my attempt at that honest answer.

What Is the Feel Great System, Exactly?

The Feel Great System is a structured metabolic health protocol developed by Unicity International. It consists of two core products — Unimate (a concentrated yerba mate extract) and Unicity Balance (a Biosphere Fiber supplement) — used alongside a 16:8 intermittent fasting protocol.

The daily protocol is straightforward: take Unimate during the fasting window (typically morning), take Balance before your first meal and before dinner, and eat normally within an 8-hour eating window. There are no calorie restrictions, no food elimination lists, and no exercise requirements — though both are welcome additions. Read the full protocol breakdown in my 16:8 intermittent fasting guide.

The Cost Breakdown (2026)

The Feel Great System in the United States currently retails at approximately $169/month as a preferred customer, which includes both Unimate and Balance. That works out to:

  • $5.30 per day — for the complete system
  • $2.65 per product per day — for Unimate and Balance individually

For comparison: a daily specialty coffee at Starbucks costs $5–7. A gym membership with a personal trainer costs $100–300/month. A single copay for a physician visit runs $30–50. From a cost-per-health-intervention perspective, the Feel Great System is not expensive relative to what it delivers — if it works for you.

If it doesn't work for you, or you are in the wrong demographic for it, then $159/month is absolutely not worth it. So let's talk about who actually benefits.

Who the Feel Great System Works Best For

After 5 years and hundreds of clients, the people I consistently see transformative results in share several characteristics:

People Who Want a Simple Fasting Routine

The Feel Great System combines a 16:8 fasting schedule with two products: Unimate in the morning and Balance before meals. It may suit you if you want a structured daily routine and do not want to count calories. It is not a treatment for any medical condition, and individual experiences vary.

People With Medical Conditions

If you have diabetes or any other medical condition, or you take medication, talk to your doctor before changing your diet or starting any supplement. The Feel Great System is not a treatment for any condition.

People Who Have Tried Intermittent Fasting and Failed

The most common reason people fail at 16:8 fasting is hunger and brain fog in the morning. Unimate eliminates both — it provides hours of appetite suppression and mental clarity without breaking the fast. Many of my clients who tried and quit 16:8 fasting multiple times have sustained it effortlessly for years once they added Unimate. This alone makes the system worth the cost for this group.

Who the Feel Great System May NOT Be Worth It For

Honesty requires me to name the people for whom this system is likely to underdeliver:

Healthy 20-Something Adults Without Metabolic Issues

If you are already happy with your eating routine and have no difficulty fasting, the Feel Great System may not add much for you. You may enjoy the morning Unimate drink, but the system is a routine, not a treatment.

People Expecting Rapid, Dramatic Weight Loss

The Feel Great System is not a crash diet. It does not promise any specific weight change, and results vary from person to person. If you want rapid results, this will frustrate you. If you want a routine you can sustain, it may be a good fit.

People Who Will Not Follow the Protocol Consistently

Consistency matters. Balance is meant to be taken before meals, and Unimate during the fasting window. The system works best for people who follow it consistently. If your lifestyle makes a daily routine difficult, it may not be worth the cost.

Common Objections — Answered Honestly

"Is this just an MLM scam?"

Unicity uses a network marketing distribution model, which triggers justified skepticism. Here is my honest take: the distribution model is MLM, and you should judge the products on their own merits. Unicity cites published research on its formulations. Read it yourself, speak to your doctor, and decide for yourself.

"Can I get the same results from just doing 16:8 fasting without the products?"

You can get partial benefits from intermittent fasting alone. Unimate and Balance are designed to make the routine easier to follow, but they are not magic, and individual experiences vary.

"Why can't I just take psyllium husk instead of Balance?"

Psyllium husk is a good soluble fiber source, but it provides one fiber type (mainly psyllium mucilage) and none of the plant sterol component found in Balance. This is covered in my Unicity Balance vs Metamucil comparison.

My verdict

The Feel Great System may be worth trying if you want a structured routine to sustain intermittent fasting. It is not worth it if you want overnight results or cannot commit to daily consistency. It is not a treatment for any medical condition, and results vary.

Order the Unicity Feel Great System

Ready to start? Order the Unicity Feel Great System at member pricing through this site, with personal coaching included. Questions about the business side? Learn more about becoming a Unicity distributor — Fadi, independent Unicity Senior Director Distributor, is here to guide you.

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Step by step

  1. Morning Fasting: Start your day with Unimate to support GLP-1, boost energy, and extend your fat-burning window.
  2. Pre-Meal Balance: Take Unicity Balance 5-10 minutes before your first meal to reduce glucose spikes.
  3. Healthy Eating Window: Enjoy your first meal and keep a consistent eating window (typically 8 hours).
  4. Second Meal: Take Unicity Balance again before your second meal to close out your eating window.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Unicity Feel Great System?

The Unicity Feel Great System is a metabolic health protocol combining Unimate (yerba mate concentrate) and Unicity Balance (fiber matrix) with the 16:8 intermittent fasting schedule.

How does Unicity Balance support blood sugar?

Unicity Balance contains the Biosphere Fiber matrix which forms a viscous gel in your digestive tract, slowing carbohydrate absorption and reducing post-meal glucose spikes by 20–28%.

Does Unimate break your fast?

No. Unimate contains negligible calories and no net carbs or sugars, meaning it keeps you in a fasted state while boosting GLP-1 and satiety.

Is there a guarantee on Unicity products?

Yes, Unicity provides a 90-day money-back guarantee for all customers ordering the Feel Great System through an authorized distributor.

How fast does Unicity ship?

Orders are shipped directly from Unicity's regional warehouses and typically arrive within 2–5 business days depending on your location.

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