What is the Unicity Feel Great System? The Complete Guide

By Fadi — Unicity Senior Director Distributor & Metabolic Coach · Published 2026-06-01 · Updated 2026-06-15 · 8 min read

Quick answer: Everything you need to know about the Unicity Feel Great System — Unimate yerba mate, Balance fiber, the 16:8 protocol, science, results, and how to get...

The Unicity Feel Great System is a metabolic health protocol developed by Unicity International that combines two clinically studied food supplements — Unimate and Unicity Balance — with the 16:8 intermittent fasting schedule. It is designed to help people manage insulin levels, reduce appetite, sustain clean energy, and support healthy weight management without restrictive dieting.

Both products are listed in the Prescribers' Digital Reference (PDR), the same medical reference used by physicians in the United States — a distinction that very few dietary supplements have ever achieved.

The Two Products at the Core of the System

Unimate — Ultra-Purified Yerba Mate Concentrate

Unimate is not a regular yerba mate drink. It is a highly concentrated extract produced through a proprietary 5-step purification process that removes tannins and other compounds while concentrating the beneficial molecules: chlorogenic acids, theobromine, and polyphenols.

Clinical studies on Unimate have shown it can:

• Reduce appetite and food cravings
• Improve mood and mental focus
• Provide sustained energy without the insulin spike of coffee or energy drinks
• Support the fasting state by keeping insulin levels low

Unimate comes in multiple flavors (Lemon, Lemon Ginger, Raspberry Pomegranate, Fierce) and is consumed during the fasting window — typically in the morning instead of or alongside coffee.

Unicity Balance — Biosphere Fiber Matrix

Unicity Balance contains the patented Biosphere Fiber™ blend — a matrix of polysaccharides, plant sterols, phytosterols, and 9 essential vitamins. When mixed with water and consumed before meals, it forms a viscous gel in the digestive tract that:

• Slows the absorption of glucose from food
• Blunts post-meal insulin spikes
• Reduces LDL cholesterol absorption
• Extends the feeling of fullness for hours

Balance is taken 10–15 minutes before the first meal (lunch) and optionally before the second meal (dinner), making it a cornerstone of the metabolic protocol.

The 16:8 Protocol — How It All Works Together

The Feel Great System is built around the 16:8 intermittent fasting schedule: 16 hours of fasting followed by an 8-hour eating window, typically noon to 8 pm.

Here is how a typical day looks:

• Morning (fasting window): Wake up and drink Unimate instead of breakfast. Unimate keeps you mentally sharp, controls hunger, and extends the fasting state comfortably.
• Noon (break the fast): Mix one sachet of Balance into water and drink it 10–15 minutes before your first meal. This controls the glucose response of the meal.
• Noon–8 pm (eating window): Eat normally. No calorie counting. No food restrictions. The combination of Unimate-suppressed appetite and Balance-controlled insulin makes it natural to eat moderate, sensible portions.
• Before dinner: Take a second Balance sachet to control the evening glucose response and set up a clean overnight fast.
• After 8 pm: Return to fasting until the next morning.

The Science Behind the Protocol

The Feel Great System targets the root cause that drives most modern metabolic issues: chronically elevated insulin levels.

When insulin stays high (due to frequent eating, refined carbohydrates, and constant blood sugar fluctuations), the body cannot effectively burn stored fat for fuel. The result is persistent hunger, low energy, weight gain, and over time, the development of insulin resistance.

The Feel Great System addresses this at three points:

1. Unimate extends the fasting window by making it comfortable — reducing hunger and boosting energy without spiking insulin.
2. Balance reduces the insulin response to meals — so even when you eat, the spike is smaller and shorter.
3. The 16:8 protocol gives the body sufficient fasting time each day to allow insulin to drop completely and fat-burning to occur naturally.

Who Is the Feel Great System For?

The Feel Great System is suitable for most adults who want to:

• Lose weight or manage their weight without restrictive diets
• Improve blood glucose levels and reduce insulin resistance
• Increase sustained energy throughout the day
• Reduce food cravings and snacking urges
• Support cardiovascular health through better cholesterol management

It is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women, children, or individuals with specific medical conditions without consulting a physician first.

The 90-Day Money-Back Guarantee

Unicity stands behind the Feel Great System with a 90-day 100% money-back guarantee. If you use both Unimate and Balance as directed, track your usage in the Feel Great app for 90 days, and are not satisfied — Unicity refunds your purchase in full. This makes trying the system essentially risk-free.

Where to Get Started

The Feel Great System is available through authorized Unicity distributors. As a Official Unicity Senior Director Distributor, I offer member pricing, fast local delivery across the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, UAE, and 50+ countries worldwide, and direct coaching support throughout your 90-day protocol.

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, official Unicity Senior Director Distributor, is here to guide you.

Not sure where to start? Take our free 2-minute quiz — get a personalised Feel Great recommendation based on your health goals.

Scientific Synergy of Viscous Fiber and Fasting

The metabolic benefits of combining viscous soluble fiber (like the Biosphere Fiber matrix in Unicity Balance) with intermittent fasting are documented in clinical research. Soluble fiber slows gastric emptying and carbohydrate digestion, which stretches the satiety signal GLP-1 and keeps post-meal glucose spikes low. When you transition into the fasting window, your baseline insulin levels are already lower, allowing your body to transition into fat-burning mode (ketosis) much faster. This synergetic relationship is why combining Unimate yerba mate in the morning with Balance before lunch and dinner yields superior weight management and metabolic health outcomes compared to calorie restriction alone.

The Complex Science of Insulin Signaling and Resistance

Insulin is a hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas, vital for regulating carbohydrates and fat metabolism. When glucose enters the blood, insulin binds to receptors on cellular membranes, initiating a cascade of intracellular signals that recruit glucose transporter proteins (GLUT4) to the cell surface. This allows glucose to enter cells, lowering blood sugar. However, chronic overconsumption of carbohydrates causes constant, high insulin release. Over time, receptors become desensitized to insulin, a condition known as insulin resistance. The pancreas compensates by producing even more insulin to force glucose into cells. This state of hyperinsulinemia prevents lipolysis (fat breakdown) and encourages lipogenesis (fat storage), particularly visceral fat accumulation around organs, leading to cardiovascular risk, metabolic syndrome, and fatigue.

The Physical Action of Soluble Fiber and Gastric Gel Barriers

Soluble fiber matrices, such as the Biosphere fiber system, operate on physical and chemical principles in the gut. Upon hydration in the stomach, the fiber particles swell and form a thick, viscous gel. This gel slows down gastric emptying, delaying the transit of food into the duodenum. In the small intestine, the viscous gel acts as a physical barrier, trapping sugars and starch molecules. This slows down their exposure to digestive enzymes (like amylase) and delays their absorption across the intestinal microvilli. Consequently, glucose enters the bloodstream gradually over several hours, rather than in a sudden spike. This flat glucose curve prevents the subsequent crash in blood sugar, eliminating reactive hypoglycemia, reducing insulin demand, and helping maintain stable, long-lasting energy.

The Metabolic Pathway of Autophagy and Ketosis

During a 16-hour fast, the body transitions from an anabolic state (storing energy) to a catabolic state (mobilizing energy). As liver glycogen stores are depleted, insulin levels drop, and glucagon levels rise. This shift activates hormone-sensitive lipase, which breaks down triglycerides in adipose tissue into free fatty acids. These fatty acids are transported to the liver, where they undergo beta-oxidation to produce ketone bodies (acetoacetate and beta-hydroxybutyrate). Ketones cross the blood-brain barrier, providing an alternative fuel source that is more energy-efficient than glucose and produces fewer reactive oxygen species. Fasting also triggers autophagy, where cells degrade damaged mitochondria, misfolded proteins, and viral components. This cellular recycling promotes longevity, reduces inflammation, and restores metabolic health.

Chlorogenic Acids and Theobromine in Concentrated Yerba Mate

Concentrated Yerba Mate extracts, such as Unimate, contain a high concentration of bioactive phytochemicals that support metabolism and mental clarity. Chlorogenic acids are polyphenol antioxidants that inhibit glucose-6-phosphatase, an enzyme involved in hepatic glucose production, thereby helping regulate blood sugar levels. Theobromine, a methylxanthine also found in cacao, acts as a mild central nervous system stimulant and smooth muscle relaxant. Unlike caffeine, which can cause vasoconstriction and jittery energy crashes, theobromine promotes vasodilation and a sustained, calm focus. Additionally, saponins in Yerba Mate have anti-inflammatory and cholesterol-lowering properties, supporting heart health and suppressing appetite during fasting windows.

Strategies for Achieving Metabolic Resilience and Flexibility

Metabolic flexibility is the body's capacity to adapt fuel oxidation to fuel availability, easily switching between burning carbohydrates and fats. In an unhealthy metabolic state, the body is locked into burning glucose, leading to frequent hunger and fatigue. To rebuild this flexibility, one must combine consistent fasting windows with targeted fiber supplementation. Taking a fiber matrix before meals slows digestion and insulin release, while morning fasting extends the fat-burning state. Regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and reducing refined sugar intake complement this protocol. Over weeks and months, cellular pathways adapt, insulin sensitivity improves, and energy levels stabilize, providing lasting resilience against modern chronic metabolic conditions.

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