About Herbalife's weight management products

How long does a program last?
All weight management programs (Shape Up Now, Quickstart, Advanced and Ultimate) last for one month.

What are Herbalife weight management products?
Herbalife's weight management products are scientifically formulated, herbal based, calorie-reduced nutrition Programs. It is centred around Herbalife's unique high-energy, protein rich, nutritional "shake" or meal replacement drink (Formula #1) to which has been added food supplements containing important vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and nutritional herbs. The Herbalife Program has been used for weight control and health enhancement since 1980, by literally millions of individuals around the world. We stress weight management because Herbalife weight management Programs can be used for weight loss, weight gain and muscle increase.

Do you lose weight because you skip meals?
No. Herbalife's calorie-reduced Program encourages participants to eat three meals daily. Two usual meals are in the form of Herbalife's nutritionally balanced meal replacement drink, and the third is any meal of your choice. In addition, Herbalife has devised a seven-day recommended meal plan which is distributed with the Program. Diets which require people to skip meals are unhealthy and stimulate binge eating

Is Herbalife a "liquid protein" or starvation diet?
Definitely not! Herbalife is neither of these. Herbalife's Program supplies at least 4,400 kj (1060 calories) daily and is nutritionally complete so individuals can lose weight safely and effectively and just as important keep the weight off. "Liquid Protein" diets, which use nutritionally unbalanced protein-based drinks, or starvation diets which reduce calories so low (less than 2094 kj or 500 calories daily) that people literally starve to lose weight and are both extremely unhealthy and have less than 20% long-term success.

How does Herbalife work?
Herbalife supplies all the balanced nutrition the body needs on a daily bases. Individuals who choose to, can loose excess weight without sacrificing important nutrients like protein, potassium and iron. As a result, they feel best while they lose both excess weight and inches.

Is Herbalife "natural"?
The Herbalife Program is based entirely on nutrition and herbs. The Program does not use drugs, medications, hormones or other synthetic agents to promote weight loss. All ingredients in the Herbalife Program must fulfil three important conditions: purity, potency and stability. This is how we maintain the high level of quality associated with the Herbalife name.

Are the vitamin levels, like Vitamin A, high? Are they safe?
The levels of vitamins and minerals in all Herbalife formulas are carefully designed to ensure formulas are carefully designed to ensure that individuals consuming them will not develop deficiencies or excesses. All of Herbalife's formulas are developed to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their nutritional need receive optimum nutrition.  Studies demonstrate there is no "build up" of vitamins or minerals associated with any use of Herbalife products, including Vitamin A. In formulating Herbalife products we have taken special care to ensure that Vitamin A levels are completely safe and never lead to accumulation, even when consumed together with a diet rich in Vitamin A.

What do the Herbs do and are they safe?
Herbs are nature's nutritional bounty. They are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, fibre and related nutrients essential for good health. The herbal mixtures used in Herbalife products have been created by experts to maximize nutritional potency. The herbs are the highest quality available anywhere in the world and are free pesticide residues and other possible contaminants. Tablet preparation of the herbal mixtures occurs under strict quality control to assure purity and safety.

Can everyone use Herbalife?
Yes. Since Herbalife products are 100% nutritional food supplements they are safe for everyone. Certain individuals including children, pregnant or lactating or insulin dependent diabetics and those with compromised kidney function are advised to consult with their physician before beginning Herbalife's or any weight loss Program.

Has the Herbalife Program been tested?
Absolutely. The Herbalife Program has has extensive clinical testing in the United States and Great Britain. All of these studies have demonstrated that Herbalife products are safe and effective on both a short term and long term bases. In addition, each batch of Herbalife products is quality-control tested to ensure product integrity before it is shipped anywhere in the world.

Does the Herbalife Program change eating habits?
Definitely. The Herbalife Program promotes good nutritional habits like reducing fat, fried foods, salt and sugar in the diet and increasing fibre and complex carbohydrates. Most important, Herbalife teaches individuals how to achieve and maintain an ideal weight. It is a lifetime health Program that works for everyone.

Is exercise a part of the Herbalife Program?
Herbalife encourages participants to follow a healthy life-style that includes good nutrition, regular excise, moderation in the use of alcohol and avoiding tobacco use. The Herbalife Program works even if individuals do not or cannot exercise. Many people cannot exercise because of serious injuries or other health problems. Even these individuals can use the Herbalife Program to successfully lose weight.

Is there enough fluid and fibre in the Herbalife Program?
Yes. When followed as recommended, the Herbalife Program provides approximately 2.5 litres of liquid and 25 grams of fibre. This is more than is found in the average diet of industrialized countries and is the level recommended by health authorities world-wide. Supplemental fibre tablets are available for those who wish to further increase their daily fibre intake.

Is the Herbalife Program recommended by doctors?
Absolutely. Herbalife has a Medical and Scientistic advisory board that tests and researches Herbalife products and continually monitors reports of results sent by customers. In additions, many physicians and other health professionals in all parts of the world use Herbalife both in their personal lives and in their practices.