prepared by the Herbalife
Medical Advisory Board
1. WHAT ARE THESE PRODUCTS?
They are scientifically formulated, herbal-based,
calorie-reduced nutritional products. At the center of our product line
is our 'star'- our unique high-energy, protein-rich, nutritional replacement
drink, Formula #1, to which has been added food supplements containing
important vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and nutritional herbs.
When combined with our Formula #2 product, you are receiving 100% of the 38
nutrients you need everyday. Our programs have been used for weight
control and health enhancement since 1980, by literally millions of
individuals around the world.
2. DO THE WEIGHT LOSS PRODUCTS WORK BECAUSE YOU
SKIP MEALS?
No. Our calorie-reduced Program encourages
participants to eat three meals daily. Two usual meals are in the form of
our nutritionally balanced meal replacement drink, and the third is any meal of
your choice. Diets which require people to skip meals are unhealthy and
stimulate binge eating.
3. ARE THE HERBALIFE DIETS A "LIQUID
PROTEIN" OR STARVATION DIET?
Absolutely not! We are neither of
these. Our programs ensure everyone receives at least 1000 calories daily
and is nutritionally complete so individuals can lose weight safely and
effectively, and, just as important, keep it off. "Liquid
protein" diets, which use nutritionally unbalanced protein-based drinks,
or starvation diets, which reduce calories so low (less than 500 calories
daily) that people literally starve to lose weight, are both extremely
unhealthy and have less than 20% long-term success.
4. HOW DO YOUR NUTRITIONAL PRODUCTS WORK?
Our products supply all the balanced nutrition the
body needs on a daily basis- 100% of the 38 essential nutrients. We call
it Cellular Nutrition- feeding the cells of your body to encourage the
reproduction of even healthier cells, eventually replacing the old
unhealthy ones. Individuals, who choose to, can lose excess weight by
reducing excess calories without sacrificing important nutrients like protein,
potassium and iron. As a result, they feel their best while they lose
both excess weight and inches!
5. ARE YOUR PRODUCTS NATURAL?
Our programs are based entirely on nutrition and
herbs. The program does not use drugs, medications, hormones or other
synthetic agents to promote weight loss. All ingredients we use must
fulfill three important conditions: purity, potency and stability. This
is how we maintain the high level of quality associated with our name.
6. WHAT CAUSES THE FEELING OF INCREASED ENERGY? IS
IT CAFFEINE?
The weight loss and energy-enhancing effects of our
programs are a result of its scientifically balanced nutritional formula.
They are not due to caffeine or any natural or synthetic stimulant. Our
100% herbal guarana product, Nature's Energy, contains pure guarana which has a
naturally occurring caffeine content of about 30mg per tablet (the same as a
small cola drink). No chemical caffeine is added to our guarana product,
and there is absolutely no caffeine in any other product.
7. ARE THE VITAMIN LEVELS, LIKE VITAMIN A HIGH? ARE THEY
SAFE?
The levels of vitamins and minerals in all our
formulas are carefully designed to ensure that individuals consuming them will
not develop deficiencies or excesses. All of our formulas are created to
ensure that all individuals, regardless of their nutritional needs, receive
optimum nutrition. Studies demonstrate there is no "buildup" of
vitamins or minerals associated with the use of our products, including Vitamin
A. In formulating our 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.
8. WHAT DO THE HERBS DO AND ARE THEY SAFE?
Herb's are nature's nutritional bounty. They
are rich sources of vitamins, minerals, fiber and related nutrients essential
for good health. The herbal mixtures used in our products have been
created by experts to maximize nutritional potency. The herbs are the
highest quality available anywhere in the world and are free of pesticide
residue and other possible contaminants. Tableting of the herbal mixtures
occurs under strict quality control to ensure both purity and safety.
9. CAN EVERYONE USE YOUR PRODUCTS?
Yes. Since our products are 100% nutritional
food supplements they are safe for everyone. There is no possibility of
an interaction with prescription drugs because our products are herbal
based. If you are pregnant, expecting or have high blood pressure we
recommend using the Refresh versions of our weight loss programs. If you
have adverse reactions to caffeine you may want to avoid using the Herbal
Concentrate Tea and the NRG tablets/tea. If you have any dietary
restrictions given to you by your doctor, please inform us of these so that we
can tailor a program to your specific needs.
10. DOES THE FDA HAVE A PROBLEM WITH YOUR
PRODUCTS? ARE THEY APPROVED?
In 1986 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
thoroughly evaluated our product line and issued a statement declaring that all
of our products were safe. However, the FDA does not actually approve any
nutritional product or food supplement, only drugs, medications and medical
devices. In addition, whenever our products are introduced into a new
country, it is reviewed by that country's government before it is approved for
importation and distribution.
11. HAVE YOUR PROGRAMS BEEN TESTED?
Absolutely. Our programs have had extensive clinical
testing in the United States and Great Britain. All of the studies have
demonstrated that our products are safe and effective on both a short term and
long term basis. In addition, each batch of products is quality control
tested to ensure product integrity before it is shipped anywhere in the world.
12. ARE INDEPENDENT HERBALIFE DISTRIBUTORS
PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED?
No. Our weight control program has been
specifically designed by experts and doctors in the fields of food technology
and nutritional medicine so that it is completely self-explanatory and
therefore does not require or expect nutritional expertise on the part of its
distributors. However, our Medical and Scientific Advisory Board offers
its distributors extensive nutritional education in the form of literature,
tapes and seminars.
13. DOES YOUR PROGRAM CHANGE EATING HABITS?
Definitely. Our programs promote good
nutritional habits like reducing fat, fried foods, salt and sugar in the diet
and increasing fiber and complex carbohydrates. Most important, we teach
individuals how to achieve and maintain an ideal weight. It is a health
program that works for everyone.
14. IS EXERCISE A PART OF YOUR PROGRAM?
We encourage participants to follow a healthy life
style that includes good nutrition, regular exercise, moderation in the use of
alcohol and avoiding tobacco use. However, our program works even if
individuals do not or cannot exercise. Many people cannot exercise
because of serious injuries or other health problems. Even those individuals
can use our program to lose weight successfully.
15. IS THERE ENOUGH FLUID AND FIBER IN YOUR PROGRAMS?
Yes. When followed as recommended, our
program provides approximately four pints of liquid and 25 grams of
fiber. This is more than is found in the average diet of industrialized
countries and is the level recommended by health authorities world-wide.
Supplemental fiber tablets are available for those who wish to further increase
their daily fiber intake.
16. ARE YOUR PROGRAMS RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS?
Absolutely. We have a Medical and Scientific
Advisory Board that tests and researches our products and continually monitors
reports of results sent by customers and distributors. In addition, many
physicians and other professionals in all parts of the world use our products
and recommend them to their patients.
17. ARE ANY OF YOUR PRODUCTS TESTED ON
ANIMALS?
Absolutely not. In fact we are very proud of
some of the innovations we have come up with as a result of our refusal to use
animal testing. For example, cosmetics companies that produce lipstick,
red lipstick in this case, CRUSH hundreds of thousands of Lady Bugs in order to
get the red hue and texture women put on their lips. We here at Herbalife
have invented and patented a new formulation and technique that involves no
animal 'crushing' or testing or involvement of any kind.
18. WILL HERBALIFE PRODUCTS ADVERSELY
INTERACT WITH NY OF THE DRUGS MY DOCTOR HAS PRESCRIBED TO ME?
Before starting any kind of new nutritional regimen
it is recommended that you consult with your doctor first. In a couple of
instances people using MAO inhibitors should consult with an Herbalife product
specialist first (via an Herbalife Distributor). In general, since
Herbalife nutritional products are classified as 'food products' by the FDA, an
adverse reaction with any drug is unlikely. If you are concerned you may
try some of these online resources*:
http://www.rxnews.com/HerbInteractions.html
http://www.wellnessweb.com/ALTERN/herbs/known_or_potential_drug.htm
Or contact us if you have more questions.
19. I'VE HEARD A LOT OF BAD PRESS ABOUT THE
CHINESE HERB MA HUANG OR EPHEDRA. DO HERBALIFE PRODUCTS CONTAIN THIS
HERB?
The Herbalife Original Green tablet contains Ma
Huang. The Refresh Green tablet and the HPLC Gold Supplement contain
ephedra extracts.
If you are interested in using a ephedra free
tablet Herbalife now has the Green Ephedra Free tablet.
However, there is a lot of fact to be separated
from the fiction about Ma Huang and Ephedra, that the media has distorted.
To get the latest FACTS please refer to the
following news article:
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The following
story appeared on Individual.com June 6, 2001 |