herbalife and side effect

by mike
(kota belud, sabah, malaysia)

Is there any side effect of taking the Herbalife product?
Herbalife and side effects
Herbalife has over 200 or so products. I will have to narrow it down to just one area. Let's go with the weight loss programs.

 


Herbalife ShapeWorks programs are designed for the individual. Everyone gains and loses weight in a unique fashion. So personalizing the program is the key to success. That means different products work differently for different people.

The core product is called "Formula 1 nutritional shake mix." F1 is a protein based shake mix designed to be used as a meal replacement. The programs also include herbal supplements and vitamins to target specific weight loss needs. Such as increasing metabolism, burning fat, eliminating fluid retention and building energy.

For instance Cell Activator includes a blend of select botanicals and herbs to support cellular activity and enhance nutrient absorption. Krebs Cycle Intermediates helps your cells generate ATP to provide the energy the body needs. Amino acids play a vital role in metabolism. The gist here is that boosting your metabolism and building energy are important to burning fat.

Okay, getting back on topic there may be side effects associated with certain ingredients in Herbalife products. Fortunately the USDA requires any such warnings be included on the product label. You should always inspect the product label for any over the counter weight loss supplement.

Here is a notice on the Herbal Concentrate green tea mix by Herbalife.

Notice: Anyone, especially children and pregnant or lactating women should consult a physician before considering any weight control program.

Herbalife Physicians Reference ManualWhere ever possible I have included the product labels on the webpages. But that is not all I've done. I also own 2 great books the "Herbal Products Reference Guide" and Herbalife's Physicians Reference Guide. Most of the medicinal information in this website comes from these 2 books.

While it would not be possible to describe every side effect from Herbalife products there are 2 very important ones that I can mention.
  1. Caffeine - some products contain caffeine as a metabolism booster. If you are allergic to caffeine you will not want to consume those products.

  2. Protein - some people are allergic to concentrated protein. The body has protein in every single cell so this doesn't make sense. The problem occurs when too much protein upsets the balance in the bodies ability to process protein.

On a positive note, while Herbalife can't guarantee you will lose weight with their products that is the most desired side effect. So as long as you don't have any medical restrictions in your diet then Herbalife products will work fine for you.

But wait there's more. Other side effects include more energy, boosted metabolism and fat loss. I can personally endorse the Herbalife products. But, it is important to know that Herbalife has a "Nutrition and Science Advisory Board" comprised of leading nutrition physicians including one Nobel Laureate. So rest assured that Herbalife products are scientifically formulated to produce desired side effects while posting warnings about any ill side effects as required.

As I said above most of the product pages in this website have a link to the nutrition label. If there are any ill effects there should be a warning on the label.

Feel free to ask more questions about Herbal Nutrition in the form below.

Tim Koen

Webmaster/owner
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Jul 17, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		It is very good for me
by: selvakumar

Sir,
I am taking the herbalife products for past five days ie, deep cleansing period.
Now I have fever due to consuming this product.
how please reply me sir.
thanks.
S.Selvakumar.
My email id. is (removed by moderator)

S, that is actually not an uncommon reaction to body cleansing. It is not the products that are causing your discomfort but the waste you are cleaning out. The products are working as intended.

It takes as long as 2 weeks to clean out the toxins and pollutants that have accumulated over the years. During this period your body is going through what is called cellular retracing.

To repair, rebuild or remove unhealthy cells they must first be purged of toxins and pollutants. When this happens the toxins are released back into the blood stream to be removed by the Kidneys and Liver.

Unfortunately as the blood circulates the toxins in it can cause such discomforts as fever, headaches even rashes. This is a sign that your body is expelling the pollutants and toxins. It actually is the desired result of deep cleaning.

The good news is that once the system is fully cleaned out you will feel much better than before you started.

To get a better understanding of what is happening please read this article: Body Cleansing

Tim
Jun 23, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Just read a Products alert warning from 5/18/08 on Fraud Discovery Institute - that states that Herbalife products contain high amounts of lead. Is this true, when I look at the ingredients I see no lead, unless they are calling it something else. Could you please clarify?
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That is not true. Here is part of the press release.

Title: Herbalife Says No Lead Issue
Date: 6/8/2008 2:34:01 PM


LOS ANGELES, Jun 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Testing conducted at a leading independent laboratory has confirmed that Herbalife products do not contain levels of lead that would require labeling under California Proposition 65 disclosure requirement. The company added to its ongoing compliance program by conducting extensive retesting of multiple product batches at the prestigious independent laboratories Covance (for U.S.) and Eurofins (for EU) before responding to recent allegations.
There was never any health or safety issue with Herbalife products. Inaccurate and misleading information released by a group that calls itself an independent fraud-discovery organization led to sensational media and online news coverage. The group's founder Barry Minkow admits profiting from "puts" on Herbalife stock. Read full posts

Jun 16, 2010
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by: Prasad

My apologies to Prasad. His question and my answer were removed accidentally. So I will try to recreate the question for him. Prasad, help me out if I get it wrong.
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Prasad indicated that he was underweight and had been recommended by a friend to try Herbalife Formula 1 nutritional shake mix to help him gain weight.
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ShapeWorks Nutritional Shake Mix.Absolutely it will. When combined with a regular diet, F1 will give you the nutrition you need to gain weight.

The premise for losing weight is to get the nutrition you need to lose weight healthily. Usually that means replacing meals with F1. So you can get the nutrition you need while reducing your caloric intake.

The corollary to that would be to increase the nutrition you need to gain weight. Ideally you would want to convert that extra nutrition into muscles. Just adding calories could result in just adding fat.

So, a regular diet plus F1 nutritional shake mix plus moderate exercise should build up your muscle mass. Typically this would call for 3 nutritional shakes a day along with regular meals.

To learn more read this article; Gain Weight
Jun 14, 2010
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by: victor

Hello tim, need the answer to this asap pls. A friend of mine is using F1 and 2,she just got back from home (Italy) to tell me her doctor said F1 accelerates cancer cells. I know this is so unreal but I need a proof to show her that F1 is actually food and safe for every 1.
thanks
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Hello Victor, that is one of the most absurd things I have heard regarding F1 (nutritional shake mix). Certainly it would not be on the market world-wide if there was any indication what so ever that it even close to being true.

Actually just the opposite is true. F1 and F2 encourages the repair and growth of healthy cells, while promoting elimination of unhealthy cells. This is called retracing.

If anything F1 would fight cancer. F1 Nutritional Shake Mix contains many cancer fighting herbs and antioxidants including:
  • Ascorbic acid - Vitamin C fights cancer
  • Aminogen - protease enzymes
  • Calcium Pantothenate - Builds antibodies
  • Hawthorn Berry - Laboratory studies show a strong indication of helpfulness with leukemia, throat cancer and lupus.
  • Vitamin A, B6, B12 E - necessary for health and well being


I could go on but my response space is limited. Suffice it to say that F1 and F2 Multivitamins have more cancer fighting ingredients than many doctors would not like their patients to know about.

Cancer can be the result of a nutrient deficiency. When the immune system isn't strong enough to fight off cancer cells they can multiply into tumors.

Obviously getting proper nutrition and improving your immune system will go a long way in preventing cancer. Formula 1 and F2 are designed to improve your nutrition and a side effect of that is a stronger immune system.

Warning: before you believe anything your doctor tells you make sure they are qualified. That means they need to have an education in the science of nutrition. Even oncologist (cancer specialists) may not know what nutritional products are good for you and how they can help.
Jun 14, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Have you had any comments about strong/strange urine smell? I have been on the Core products for 3 weeks and am now experiencing this. Should I be alarmed?
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No, do not be alarmed. This is one of the least worrisome side effects. It is an indication that your body is cleaning itself. Strong urine smell indicates that your kidneys are working good.

One of the keys to weight loss is getting your circulatory system clean and functioning at optimum efficiency. This is done through the actions of the kidneys and liver.

The strong smell is fine don't worry.

Hope this helps

Tim
May 27, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I have been using Herbalife for approximately two weeks - On week two, I broke out in hives from head to toe. I have no known allergies to soy or shellfish. Could this be an allergic reaction to Herbalife?
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Probably not here is an excerpt from Dr. Stanley Bass: A better nutritional program is introduction of foods of higher quality in place of lower quality ones. The quality of a nutritional program is also improved by omitting toxic substances such as coffee, tea, chocolate, tobacco, salt, pepper, etc. Remarkable things begin to happen to the body as well as the mind. When the quality of the food coming into the body is of higher quality than the tissues, which the body is made of, the body begins to discard the lower grade materials and tissues to make room for the superior, which it uses to make the newer and healthier tissues.

When the use of a toxin is suddenly stopped, headaches, nausea and skin irritations are common. This is due to the discard by the body of toxins which are transported by the bloodstream during it's many bodily rounds. Before noxious
agents reach their final destinations, these irritants register in our consciousness as pain - headaches (sometimes skin irritations). Usually, within three days, the symptoms vanish and we feel stronger due to the recuperation that follows.

The toxins being discarded are saving you from much more serious diseases which will result if you keep them in your body too much longer. Possibility: hepatitis, kidney disorders, blood disease, heart disease, arthritis, nerve degeneration, or even cancer. Be happy that you are "paying your bills" now in an easy payment plan.

Hope this helps

Tim

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May 24, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Hi,I am using this product from last 2 weeks and I lost 2 Kgs without exercise. Could you pls tell do I suffer with any side effects after stoping this product. Pls help me I am really in confusion

Regards,
Keerthi
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Keerthi, the simple answer is no you won't suffer side effects from discontinuing use of any Herbalife products.

The Herbalife products are intended to improve your quality of nutrition. The ideal side effects are improved lifestyle through proper nutrition. Discontinuing the product may lead to a resumption of whatever nutrition solution you were trying to correct.

For instance let's say you went on a ShapeWorks diet to lose weight. Your goal was to lose say 30 pounds. When you reached that goal you discontinued the diet and resumed a regular diet.

If you then gained all that weight back it would be a result on improper nutrition not a failure of the Herbalife diet.

Another example; let's say you were using the Herbal Tea Concentrate to give yourself an energy boost in the afternoon. When you ran out of the product you again had afternoon fatigue. That could be considered a side effect of discontinuing the Herbalife product. But that isn't the fault of discontinuing the product rather due to a discontinuation of an energy booster in general.

Congratulations on your 2kg weight loss, that is great! :-)

Hope this helps

Tim
May 02, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Hi, from india. I was using f1 and f3 two months back and I reduced my weight to a good extent. Going through your reviews I found I too got the same side effects like diarrhea and headache problem but my friend from whom I had taken to use explained me this is not to worry as it is why it happens. But I even started getting problems of low blood pressure and when I visited doc confirmed me i was having low blood pressure. So I stopped using it. Is this due to using of this products. pls. explain me. I heard the same low bp problem from one more my friend. I want to start it again. so pls help me.
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Anonymous, I wonder if your friends and your doc have proper training in nutrition science. Do they? If not, then they don't know what they are saying.

However, Herbalife is very good at putting warnings and cautions on their product labels. So I looked on the labels for F1 and F3. The F3 label has no such notice on it. The F1 label says this:

"Before using this product, or beginning any weight loss program it is advisable to consult with a physician. This is especially important for individuals with chronic kidney problems or insulin-dependant diabetes."

No where in my research have I seen anything on Herbalife products being related to low blood pressure, except for the Heart Health products that are intended to help.

Note: The F1 label does have the "Heart Smart" logo on it. This logo is awarded by the Americam Medical Association (I think) for products that can help with heart health. That alone should tell you that it is an excellent product.

Hope this helps
Tim
Apr 30, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Hi,I have been taking f1, cell-u-loss, cell activator, F2 multivitamin, Total Control and herbal concentrate. For the past 2 days I feel dizzy, headache, colds and nausea, I read that total control has caffeine so in the mean time I stop total control and herbal concentrate. Will I still lose weight taking only these products?
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Surprisingly your symptoms are common to new dieters. It may not be the caffeine at all that is causing this reaction. But if you are not a regular caffeine drinker you may experience symptoms like the jitters or headache from the caffeine.

Caffeine is a stimulant and wouldn't cause cold like symptoms. Losing weight tends to detoxify the body. Which can result in cold like symptoms. This is actually a good sign because it means your body is cleaning out junk that accumulates over time.

The good news is that these symptoms are temporary. Once you are detoxified you should feel even better than before. Usually this process takes about a week or two. The great news is that your immune system will be much stronger as a result.

My suggestion is to give the Total Control (TC) and the Herbal Tea Concentrate (HTC) a rest until you feel better. Then in a week or two resume usage.

Total Control - Product Page.On the other hand Total Control is my favorite fat burning herbal enhancer. TC and Herbal Tea Concentrate contain green tea, which is well known for it's weight loss enhancing properties.

The typical reaction to Total Control and Herbal Tea Concentrate is a boosted metabolism. Which in turn stokes up your fat burning furnace. For enhanced fat burning you want to keep your metabolism up. Small doses of caffeine can do this. The amount of caffeine in TC and HTC is equal to about one cup of coffee.

Yes, you should lose weight if you stick to your program. But you could lose the weight faster with TC and HTC.

Hope this helps

Tim
Apr 20, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Do you mean mixing all of it
by: Anonymous

Hello Tim, Victor here, I am interested on this post (Right way to take herbalife to gain muscle.) She said she is on F1,2,3 plus other enhancers right? You said to take 15g of protein before and after work out and recommended the 'bulk muscle drink'.

Are you saying she should swap the formulas for the bulk protein drink or she should use them all together? Won't the protein in take be too much? Or could the formulas do the job alone.

For me I have lost the weight I needed and my muscles have grown by using F1,2,3. Now I am trying to get ripped, but I dont think the formulas are up for the job as I remain the same. What's your say on this?
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Victor, thanks for asking. Here's what happens when you workout. The muscles in your body burn energy or calories. The two main sources of this energy are the muscle tissue itself and the stored energy in fat.

Muscle is made up mostly of protein. When you do strenuous exercise you are burning the protein in your muscles. Working out will burn more protein than moderate exercise which tends to burn more fat.

To gain muscle mass you want to feed your muscles to build them up. By consuming 15g or more of protein before you work out gives your muscles the energy they need to burn calories. By consuming 15g of protein after you work out gives your muscles the building material they need to grow.

Therefore, when you want to get ripped you want to feed the muscle and burn the fat.

Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle e-bookIf you don't feed the muscle and work out you could burn the muscles off your body instead of the fat.

The Muscle protein drink by Herbalife has 31g of protein per serving. Obviously this high concetration is intended for people who want to gain muscle mass. Whereas the formulas 1,2,3 at a lower concentration are intended to give you the energy you need to burn fat.

To build muscle you need to consume more protein than if you just want to lose weight. To answer your question. No, she should not swap the formulas 1,2,3 for the 'Muscle' drink. But rather she may want to add the extra protein to feed the muscle. And use the formulas to burn the fat.

For the passionate body building enthusiast I recommend the 'Muscle Drink' in addition to the formulas 1,2,3. For the regular dieter that wants to replace fat with muscles, I recomend the protein snacks and beverages in addition to the formulas 1,2,3.

Hope this helps

Tim
Apr 19, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I am a 32 y/o female who wants to build muscle mass while losing weight. How do I properly take Herbalife to do this? I have the F1 shake mix, protein powder, Cell-U-Loss, Herbal Aloe Drink, and Multivitamins. I plan on beginning to work out soon. Am I missing anything?
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When proper nutrition and moderate exercise are combined you should see your weight go up in the right places, and your fatty areas decrease.

To gain muscle mass and keep it you should consume 15 grams of protein before and after working out.

Herbalife has several products that are high in protein content that are excellent for muscle building.

Muscle - protein energy drink. Ideal for before and after workouts!Muscle Protein Drink Mix delivers the extra nutrition your body needs during strenuous exercise. Protein is essential to assist the body in maintaining muscle mass throughout life. 2 lbs-6 oz./18 servings.


Protein beverage mix- low carb health snackProtein Beverage Mix - 7 Packets/box Energize yourself with a cool, tangy, energy boosting beverage. Contains 15g of protein per serving.


Herbalife high protein, low carb protein drink packets.Protein Drink Mix - 14 Packets/box 15 grams of hunger satisfying protein, stimulates energy production throughout the day. Includes up to 20 essential vitamins and minerals for an overall good health snack.


Protein Energy Bars, the perfect protein snack.Protein Energy Bars - 14 bars/box A satisfying and delicious addition to any weight loss program. Each bar is packed with protein, vitamins, minerals and nutrition to give you an energy boost.

Hope this helps

Tim
Apr 04, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Can you lose weight with the product without exercising?
by: victor

Me and my wife have been on f1,2,and 3.it has worked out for me that I lost 2 trouser sizes in 2 months and shaped up well in muscles cause I go to gym regularly.

My wife has not seen any result what so ever but she is not active either. Does her not exercising has any thing to do with her not losing weight?
She was size 10 when we got married 2 years ago now she is 16 despite all my effort to make her go to gym with me but all to avail. Pls what can you advice cause this is causing problems in our marriage. Thanks
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Victor I am not a marriage counselor but my advice would be to stop pressuring your wife to start working out.

The Herbalife weight loss programs do recommend that you do moderate exercise along with the products to lose weight.

Personally I don't exercise that much myself. So going to the gym is not my first choice either. However before Herbalife I drove my car everywhere I needed to go, even if it was only down the street.

Did you know that even simple walking is considered moderate exercise. For me I decided that if I could walk somewhere I would. And then the pounds started to fall off fast. Now I walk everywhere I can, and have kept the weight off.

Total Control - Revolutionary herbal supplement controls appetite so you can burn fat.The idea is to boost your metabolism and use fat as a fuel source. By going to the gym you are getting your metabolism going. But you don't have too boost your metabolism by working out regularly. There are other ways, even herbal supplements.

You may want to consider adding a metabolism booster to your wife's weight loss plan. My choice was Total Control

One good way to get your fat burning furnace going is to change your metabolic rate. When your body gets accustomed to being at rest it doesn't use fat as a fuel source. For me the extra energy I got from Total Control was the trick to get my fat burning furnace up to temp.

Hope this helps

Tim
Mar 25, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I was taking the Herbalife shake mix and the Herbal Concentrate Tea. I did a research on Herbalife products and saw that theres actually people who have died from taking Herbalife and I'm really concerned about my health. Can you please give me an advice on what I should do?
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Whoa, that is a pretty strong claim you've made there. I to have heard these claims and find that most of them are unfounded.

There is also research that proves Herbalife products have helped extend life. I would love to direct you to the Herbalife official medical pages but those pages are only available to Herbalife distributors. So I am not allowed to publish the links.

If you have health issues related to obesity before you start a weight loss program you should consult a physician first.

Herbalife products carry this recommendation on their weight loss products. If you are in generally good health, just overweight, then you most likely would not have any problems.

Most people are not allergic to food, but some are allergic to certain types of food. For example, some people are allergic to fish. Some Herbalife (and other manufacturers) products do contain fish oil.

Herbal Concentrate - Green Tea Mix with select botanicals.Certain products have Cautions written right on the label. The Herbal Concentrate Tea for example has this:

Notice Anyone, especially children, pregnant or lactating women, should consult a physician before considering any weight control program.

On this website I have tried to include the product labels for each product where possible.

Here is the product label for Herbal Concentrate Tea. View Product Label (PDF)

Hope this helps

Tim
Mar 24, 2010
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by: Cuckoo

Hi,
Thanks for your reply. Yesterday was my first day of herbalife. I have started takeing Formula 1 only in breakfast, Cell Activator and Afresh 3 times a day. I took proper lunch and a very light dinner. Is this ok to reduce 10 kgs in 2 months? Is this a healthy plan? Because today i am feeling bit strange. My head is feeling heavy. Should I continue this?
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Cuckoo, yes that should work provided you couple it with moderate exercise. It is important that you keep your metabolism up. The Afresh will help but you still need to burn calories for it to be effective.

In your case because you are only having one shake a day you will want to have other means of getting your daily nutrition requirements.


Herbalife Meal Planner Success GuideMeaning well balanced meals. You need to have the proper amount of protein and carbohydrates along with essential nutrients to get the fat burning furnace going and keep you feeling full.

The nutritional shake mix does this for you. By only having one shake you need to do this with the foods you eat. So my recommendation is to plan your meals carefully.

Try this guide to help you do that. Herbalife Success Guide

Hope this helps

Tim
Mar 23, 2010
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by: rainsford

Hi, I started taking Herbalife last week, within 2 days my ears end nose blocked up, my head feels very fuzzy... like a bad sinus infection, a couple of months ago I did the same thing with the same results. Can anyone help? I spent a fortune on buying the stuff.

Satire
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Satire, yes you may have an allergic reaction. But you may not. Without seeing a medical professional it is indeterminable to know for sure.

Or, like many people you may be experiencing early symptoms of healthy nutrition. Here's what happens as we go through life we ingest or breathe in toxins and pollutants. These accumulate in fat cells and are isolated by those cells.

As we begin the burn those fat cells those toxins and pollutants are reintroduced to the blood stream. As the toxins and pollutants circulate through your body they can adversely affect certain bodily functions.

The sinuses are especially susceptible because they are soft tissue and can be sensitive. Other symptoms may be headaches, diarrhea and skin irritations. These are all areas where toxins and pollutants are expelled from the body.

These symptoms should clear up in a short time (1-3 weeks). If the symptoms get worse discontinue using the product and consult a medical professional.

In the mean time try cutting your weight loss plan in half for a few days. If you are experiencing an allergic reaction you will know it. If not the symptoms should subside.

When you start feeling normal again resume your weight loss plan. You should feel much better once the toxins and pollutants are cleaned out. Then you can really start burning fat.

Be aware that one of the benefits of Herbalife is a stronger immune system. Your reactions could be a result of a reduced immune system capacity. This should also improve over time.

Hope this helps

Tim
Mar 16, 2010
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by: Anonymous

My hair is breaking - does this have anything to do with the products that I am taking?

No, definitely not. Okay maybe. Heres the deal. Since you didn't tell us which products you are taking I have to assume that you are referring to Herbalife's Formula 1 shake mix.

The F1 shake mix is a high protein meal replacement. Hair is made up mostly of protein so it is affected.

The concept behind Herbalife products is cellular nutrition. That means to improve health and lose weight you need to rebuild, repair or replace dead or damaged cells. This includes your hair.

In the beginning of a weight loss program your body will target the worst of these damaged cells. That means hair because it is usually the oldest of your cells.

So, do not worry this is a sign that your body is healing from the inside. You notice it first with your hair because it is so apparent. It also means the your body is repairing or replacing cells on the inside too. It is just not as apparent.

In the long run you should have much healthier hair than when you started. Other affected areas will be skin and nails. At first you may experience hair breakage, blotchy skin or other irritations. But this is because the damaged cell are being repaired or replaced.

Hope this helps

Tim
Mar 15, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Herbalife and Ephedrine
by: Anonymous

Hi, is this product safe to use? Does the FDA approve? I heard some of your (Herbalife) product contain ephedrine. Please do post the cons of this product as well.

I come across many side effects like increased heart rate and many cases which was filed against Herbalife. Can you elaborate on the current status going on in this product?
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The FDA banned the sale of Ephedra based products on April 12, 1994.

Herbalife has long ago discontinued using Ephedra in any of it's products in the U.S. However, other countries do not always follow the F.D.A. regulations and often allow products containing Ephedra to be marketed.

Ephedra (ephedrine is a derivative) is big business in China (exported $13M in 2007). And while Herbalife did use Ephedra prior to 1994 it is still wrongfully associated with other products that do contain Ephedra or it's derivatives.

Herbalife was targeted by law suits a long time ago, and is still hearing about it.

Think about this if you will. Herbalife is a multi-million dollar company who has the assets to pay off if a law suit if it is ruled in favor of the prosecutor.

Therefore litigators targeted Herbalife, not the farmer or the exporter who produced it in the first place. Unfortunately, this kind of fear mongering still goes on as a tactic used by competitors to try and sell their own products.

The best advice I can give you is to make sure you know what is in the supplements you buy. Herbalife includes nutrition labels on all their products making it easy for the consumer to judge (others don't).

Do not confuse Herbalife products with less than honest manufacturers that make unfounded claims.

To learn more about Ephedra see Ephedrine in Wikipedia

Hope this helps

Tim
Mar 10, 2010
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by: cuckoo

Hi,
I want to start herbalife but I don't want to skip my meals. I eat too less but as I have very bad metabolism, I put on weight very easily. So I was planning to take Cell Activator, Cell-u-loss and afresh (energy drink) 3 times a day. I want to reduce 8-10 kgs in 2 months. Is this ok? if not, suggest me something.
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Cuckoo, yes that should work provided that your meals are well balanced. Meaning you also get the nutrition you need.

The principle of the Formula 1 shake mix is to replace meals, not skip them.

The F1 is packed full of nutrition. The idea is to get the proper nutrition without having to consume a lot of calories. Because F1 has a lot of soy protein in it you should feel full.

This helps curb your appetite. But in between meals can be a challenge for light eaters. But it is okay to snack between meals and still lose weight. High protein snacks work best. Also fruits and vegetables make for excellent snacks.

So, will your suggested combination work? Yes, it will if you get the proper nutrition to go along with it. One way to ensure you are getting the proper nutrition would be to add the Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex.

Without proper nutrition your body may go into starvation mode and begin storing fat for future fuel. Your body does this to prevent starvation. With proper nutrition the body can start burning fat for fuel.

The Afresh energy drink will boost your metabolism to help you to burn fat.

For excess fluid control.A note on the Cell-U-Loss: C-U-L is designed to reduce cellulite and the appearance of wrinkles. It is intended to help with reduction of water weight.

Yes 8-10kgs of weight loss in 2 months is a safe weight loss plan. Get proper nutrition, drink lots of water and burn fat. Do this consistently and you will lose weight.

Hope this helps

Tim
Mar 04, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		clarification (tingly skin)
by: Anitha

Hi, I started getting prickle (small sharp-pointed tip) like thing in my face. Especially on nose, chin and in some areas of cheeks. I previously don't have this and this sensation. It makes my skin rough in those areas!

I didn't change soap or try anything new, except Herbalife (weight loss program). So is this because of being in weight loss program? Please tell me what can be done.

Regards, Anitha
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Tingly skin is a symptom of losing weight. Any weight loss program can result in side effects, like sensitive skin.

Here's what happens. As you gain weight your body can store toxins and pollutants. These come from the environment like, smoke, air pollution, pet dander, and some processed foods.

Toxins provide an impetus to form fat molecules. Normally toxins and pollutants are cleaned out by the liver and kidneys. But when they are isolated in fat they can stay with you until you melt them away.

As you start to lose weight you will burn fat molecules. The toxins inside are then released back into the blood stream which can result in many different side effects like skin irritation, headaches and even diarrhea.

It takes about 2 weeks for the body to purge your blood stream. In the mean time the toxins can manifest themselves in different ways mentioned above.

The skin also eliminates toxins which is what may be causing your tingly sensations. Herbalife works on the principle of repairing, rejuevenating or replacing old or dying cells, and means that the skin will be affected.

The good news is that this is only a temporary condition. Once the cells are healthy again the tinglyness will disipate, and your skin will look better than before. This is a good sign. It means your skin is being rejuevenated.

What To Do About Tingly Skin



NouriFusion Skin Care System.Give your skin the nutrition it needs to repair itself. You could improve the process with skin care products like multivitamin cleanser, toner and moisturizer.

By keeping your skin healthy from the outside means that it will improve much quicker.

I too experienced the tingly sensation in my face when I first started losing weight. I found that certain Herbalife outer nutrition products really helped.

Here is a list of the Herbalife skin care products I used.

Nourifusion Skin Care Line
Multivitamin Dry Skin Care Kit
Radiant C Daily Facial Scrub
Skin Activator
Feb 28, 2010
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by: Anitha

hey, thanks for your reply :)

I started Herbalife with F1, protein mix and energy drink, for my breakfast as well as for my dinner. For lunch am taking good food with salads, rice and sprouts. I feel good now!

Am taking this for the past 1 week and I haven't check my weight now.

So tell me whether taking this will work (without CA or any tablets)??

And also I wish to reduce only 10 kgs max from what am weighing now. So if I achieve the results in 1 or 2 months, shall I stop the course and start maintaining my weight with normal diet food (without Herbalife)? Or can you give me your advise on how to proceed.

It is really difficult for me to do this meal replacement for years!!!

FYI, am taking some tablets for vitamin E and B12 as advised by my Dr, for my health.

Regards,
Anitha
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Anitha, yes that should work fine. Especially with the edition of Vitamin E. Supplementing with vitamins is key to any successful weight loss program.

ShapeWorks recommends the F2 Multivitamin Complex. Which is recommended to ensure you get all the vitamins and minerals you need.

One serious side effect some dieters face is a nutrient deficiency. Many dieter assume that by just reducing calories they will lose weight. But doing this can lead to a vitamin deficiency because you are not consuming all the nutrients you need.

Herbal Concentrate - Green Tea Mix with select botanicals.More than likely you are getting enough vitamins from the combination of the energy drink + F1 shakes + balanced meals. And since you are supplementing with the energy drink (which is packed with vitamins) you probably won't have any vitamin deficiency issues.

Once you reach your ideal weight you should modify your program to weight maintenance. For weight maintenance you should have 1 shake for breakfast and take the multivitamins. And resume a regular diet. The energy drink is optional.

However after reaching my ideal weight I found that I fell in love with the energy drinks. My favorite is the Herbal Tea Concentrate. Which I have almost every day.

Hope this helps

Tim
Feb 28, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Will consuming herbalife led to hairfall?
by: Anonymous

I started drinking F1 for about 15 days ago and I noticed a large increase in no. of hair falling.
Is that a possible side effect of herbalife shapeworks, F1?
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Anonymous, it is most unlikely that the F1 is causing hair loss. Actually just the opposite should be true. Here's why:

Hair in made up mostly of protein. When you go on a high protein diet which the Formula 1 (shake mix) is, you should see less hair loss and faster hair growth. I certainly did!

The F1 has been shown to improve skin, hair and nail growth. So, if you experience hair loss in the early stages of your weight loss program don't worry too much about it. It should grow back with a vengeance. Mine did :)

Hope this helps

Tim
Feb 24, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Clarification About Cell Activator
by: Anitha

Hi this is Anitha, I started with this Herbalife cleansing program some 3 days back. And of course I started losing weight. I planned to take F1 shake mix, protein powder, Afresh (energy Drink) and Cell Activator.

When I came across internet I found CELL ACTIVATOR is 'not good for health' as it is found to produce increased white blood cells. So, I decided not to take it. Now, I wish to take a course with F1 shake mix, protein powder and Afresh, twice a day!

Please answer these questions:
1. Will this work? - Yes, it did for me and millions of others.
2. What will be the side effects of this? - you should safely lose 3-5 pounds (1-2kg) per week.
3. How much weight loss I can expect for a month? 12-20 pounds/month or (5-9kg) is safe. Look for inch loss as well.
4. How long should I continue this course? - Until you reach your ideal weight.
5. Shall I stop this course once I started maintaining with my ideal weight? (Maybe after a year) - Maybe, you will probably want to modify it.
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Improves nutrient absorptionAnitha, in all my time as a distributor I have never heard that Cell Activator is 'not good for health' for any reason.

Did you know? Herbalife thoroughly tests every one of their products, before they release it. That Herbalife has a science and nutrition center on the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) for just that purpose? They do!

It is also true that Herbalife employs some of the best doctors in the world to. Two that I know of are rated in the top 100 doctors in the U.S.A.

While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not regulate dietary supplements they do crack down on products that are deemed even remotely unsafe. Cell Activator has never been in question.

Cell Activator has been a mainstay of the Herbalife ShapeWorks programs for decades, (not just years). It comes as a surprise (to me) that there might be scientific data out there that could prove CA is suddenly 'not good for health' as you put it.

On the contrary I think Cell Activator could be Herbalife's healthiest product. CA supports the body's absorption of micronutrients and promotes cellular energy production. Learn more about nutrient absorption and weight loss.

Hope this helps

Tim
Feb 22, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Herbalife side effects (after weight loss)
by: Anonymous

Hi there, I was wondering about the possible effects after discontinuing Herbalife (weight loss program). Seeing as how the diet plan runs on roughly 1000 calories a day, wouldn't it decrease the body's metabolism rate? Is it safe to assume that by returning to the normal 3 meals a day would cause the body to store more fat than usual? Thanks for your time.
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Anonymous, the Herbalife ShapeWorks programs are actually based on the science of nutrition. Not on a calorie restricted diet as you suggest.

While it is true that you should burn more calories than you consume to lose weight, it is not advisable to restrict the number of calories you consume.

The idea is to boost your metabolism and burn fat for fuel while satisfying hunger. By restricting calories you run the risk of sending your body into starvation mode. In that case your body stores energy in the form of fat to prevent starvation.

So the trick is to give your body the nutrition it needs while stoking up your fat burning furnace.

What to do when you reach your ideal weight? The Herbalife ShapeWorks programs recommend that you continue to consume at least 1 shake and the vitamins every day, along with a regular diet. This will ensure that you get the proper nutrition to maintain your ideal weight.

However, one of the biggest aspects of ShapeWorks is to teach you how to get proper nutrition. After you reach your ideal weight it is hoped that you have learned how to control your diet to keep the weight off.

For more on this check out this free ebook, Herbalife Success Guide

So, no it is not safe to assume that you will start storing fat again after you reach your ideal weight. Actually it is safe to assume just the opposite, that you will lose the weight permanently.

Hope this helps

Tim
Feb 01, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Success Story
by: Lucy

Hi, I just wanted to share how happy I am with Herbalife. I started 3 months ago on the Herbalife products and lost almost all the weight I wanted to lose.

I use the shakes, the cell activator, the tea and cell u loss. As I read some of the comments here I too experienced headaches for the first two or three days. I almost stopped but my friend who had been on the product for a while told me to hang on that the headaches were my body going through detox.

Well she was right, now I am the happiest woman. I feel great, have more energy, and went down 2 dress sizes.

Everyone should get off of the couch and get into Herbalife. You will feel so light and alert, and most important you will feel that you did something positive and you have yourself to prove it. ;-)

Thanks Herbalife.

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Thank you Lucy. Now that's what I call a desirable side effect.

Tim
Jan 31, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		side effects of herbalife
by: Anonymous

Hello!
I have been using herbalife product for 7 weeks.I have lost 3 kg. I am taking F1 shake as breakfast ,herbal tea concentrate, total control and cell-u-loss. Recently my skin has become very itchy and dry. I am very much worried. Is it due to Herbalife products?
Thanks

No, definitely not. Skin irritation, dryness and itching can be associated with losing weight. Your skin being the largest organ in the human body has the most cells to repair.

This is an indication that the products are working. Your skin is also a good place to discharge toxins as well. Part of losing weight permanently is detoxing your body.

Herbal Aloe Everyday Soothing Gel - relief for minor skin irritations, cuts, burns and abrasions.If you are enhancing your weight loss through exercise you may experience some sweating. The sweating will release pollutants and toxins that can irritate the skin.

The best course of action in my opinion would be relieve the symptoms with Herbal Aloe Soothing Gel.

Applying Aloe Vera to your skin has 2 key benefits. First it should relieve the itching and dryness. A second it helps the skin heal. Aloe is known to contain about 27 beneficial vitamins and nutrients.

If you were experiencing an allergic reaction it would most likely have manifested within the first week of taking the products.

The dryness and itching should clear up once your body has rejuvenated enough skin cells. But this is no reason to discontinue your weight loss program. In fact like most side effects to weight loss this one should clear up on it's own.

Hope this helps

Tim
Jan 23, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Total Control
by: Anonymous

I've been getting terrible migraines the last few days about 1-2 hours after taking Total Control. Is this a typical side effect? Anyone else getting these? It's the only "change" that I can attribute the migraines to and am probably going to stop taking it as a result.

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No, not really. At least not directly because of the Total Control. However migraines and headaches in general are a side effect of losing weight.

Here's what happens. Through out our lives we are subjected to toxins and pollutants in the environment. It comes in the air we breathe and some processed foods we eat. Over time these toxins and pollutants accumulate in our cells.

One defense mechanism we have is to isolate them in the form of fat. Much like a rain drop needs a dust particle to form, toxins and pollutants are an impetus for generating fat molecules.

When you start burning fat these cells break down and release the toxins and pollutants back into our blood stream. But this is a good thing. It means that your body is repairing or replacing the fat cells with healthy ones.

The downside is that these toxins and pollutants still need to be purged by the body. This is done through cleansing the blood stream. Which is a function of the liver and kidneys.

In the meantime before being purged these to toxins and pollutants can result in some ill side effects like migraines, headaches, vomiting, listlessness and even sleeping disorders.

Fortunately, the body does eventually purge the toxins and pollutants, and you feel much better, even better than before you started your weight loss program. This process can take 2 to 3 weeks to cycle through.

Total (Appetite) Control.So, what should you do? Before we go there let's look at the Total Control to see if this a root cause of your migraines. TC is a fat burner enhancer and contains green tea. Green tea has thermogenic properties.

Thermogenic means a property that raises the energy levels in your cells and thus raises your metabolism. Which in turn helps you to burn fat as a fuel source. So it seems like the Total Control is doing it's job.

Should you stop taking TC? For now, yes that is probably a good idea. But only to give yourself more comfort. If you are on a regular ShapeWorks weight
loss program continue to do that. Wait for a couple of weeks and resume taking the Total Control. By then you will have purged out the toxins and pollutants.

Hope this helps

Tim
Jan 19, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		I'm just 25 y/o and 2 months ago I gave birth to baby.
by: Anonymous

Hi, I would like to know if the Herbalife diet program is good for my baby while breastfeeding? Can I start diet a program during breast feeding? reply me please...I am so confused about that.

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I strongly recommends that you consult your physician before starting any weight loss program, especially if you are pregnant, nursing or may become pregnant. But yes you can start a weight loss program at any time. Two things you should be concerned about during breastfeeding are rapid weight loss and stimulants. These conditions may cause a decrease in supply or not be healthy for your baby.

It is better to lose weight gradually. Rapid weight loss can release too many toxins into your blood stream and thus into your milk. Also rapid weight loss may decrease your supply of milk. As you are burning the fat too rapidly to be converted to food for your baby. So, you really don't want to lose weight too quickly. Consensus I have read recommends 1 to 2 pounds (3/4kg) per week for breastfeeding mothers is appropriate.

Herbalife F2 - Multivitamins support cellular nutrition!
This rate of weight loss is slower than average of 3-5 pounds (1-1/2 to 2kgs) per week, typical with the Herbalife weight loss programs. However the typical Herbalife weight loss plan includes stimulants to boost metabolism and encourage faster weight loss. The downside is passing the stimulants on to your milk and to your baby. So avoid the stimulants i.e "Total Control", and the "Herbal Tea," which contain caffeine.

Herbalife products do come with nutrition labels including any medicinal warnings. If there is a warning about women who are pregnant, nursing or may become pregnant it is listed on the label. These warnings are not present on the core products, Herbalife nutritional shakes, Protein Powder and Multivitamins. But are present on some other products.

You do want to be your healtheist for your baby and that means proper nutrition and exercise. For a couple of decades, mothers have been using the Herbalife core products during breastfeeding to lose weight and improve their nutrition.

Another widely used product for after pregnancy weight loss is Cell-U-Loss. Cell-U-Loss helps reduce water retension and the appearence of cellulite.

Hope this helps

Tim
Jan 18, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Hi, I had put on weight after my delivery, is this product safe for women who would like to have quick weight loss?

I have been using these products for 4 weeks. I am taking milk shake, protein powder and Afresh (energy drink). Should I have anything else for quick weight loss? I have a thyroid problem also.

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In a word, yes, the products you have selected are safe for women. You can always consider taking additional supplements to augment your weight loss. People gain weight in different ways. The Herbalife weight loss programs use a targeted nutrition approach address different aspects of weight gain.

All Herbalife weight loss programs typically include the F2 Multivitamins. The herbal blend of minerals, vitamins and vegetable extracts help provide the nourishment your cells need to rebuild themselves.

Many women tend to build up cellulite during pregnancy and retain excess water. Cell-U-Loss will help reduce water retention and the appearence of cellulite.

Both the F2 multivitamin and Cell-U-Loss contain ingredients that may be helpful for a thyroid condition. Specifically iodine (in F2) which helps regulate the thyroid. And kelp (in C-U-L) which is a seaweed that has many vitamins, minerals and trace elements, especially iron.

Hope this helps

Tim
Jan 08, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Using Herbalife Products for 11 weeks
by: Anonymous

I have been using Herbalife for 11 weeks. In the first 5 weeks I used F1 shake mix, F2 Multivitamins, F3 protein powder and Cell Activator. After 6 weeks I stopped using F2, F3 and the Cell Activator.

Hi, I am VIJAY. I lost 11.4Kgs in 11 weeks. Now I feel so much more comfortable by using Herbalife products. From week 6 onward I am using F1 (shake mix) only. I am so happy that I lost my weight in such a short period of time.

This morning I am jogging 4Kms. Now, I can easily run 4Kms without stopping. I can't believe myself. :-)

Last month on Dec 6, I commented on this site. I feel happy when you replied to me.

Please tell me without using F2 (multivitamins), F3 (protein powder) and Cell Activator, will any problems arise? PLZ REPLY ME AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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Vijay, first of all congratulations on your successful weight loss.
ShapeWorks Advanced Weight Loss Program with extra herbal enhancers. For a better looking you!

The Herbalife ShapeWorks weight loss programs are designed to get your fat burning furnace into high gear. Once you get that going you should burn fat at a good rate.

After you lose the weight there is no need to fuel that furnace so hot. You still need to exercise and watch your diet to keep the weight off.

To maintain your current weight I recommend one F1 shake per day and continue to take the F2 Multivitamins.

Now that you have increased your nutrient absorption from the Cell Activator, you can expect the effects to last a long time. So you don't really need to continue using the Cell Acticator.

Same for the F3 protein powder. Now that you have lost the extra weight you no longer need the extra protein. Unless you are trying to build muscle mass. Protein is necessary for building muscles.

So, unless you return to the practices that caused you to gain weight in the first place you should be able to maintain your ideal weight without any problems.

So, no problems should arise from cutting back on your weight loss products. But for a healthy lifestyle you should continue taking the F2 Multivitamins.

Hope this helps

Tim
Jan 05, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Trying Weight Loss without consuming tablets
by: Anonymous

Hi, I started using Herbalife products to lose weight. I'm taking 1 Shake mix drink along with soy Protein powder in place of breakfast and another in place of dinner.
And good lunch.
A fresh drink in morning and evening.
Not consuming any tablets at the moment.
Does my current diet help to reduce weight?
Thanks to let me know.
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Anonymous, yes you should lose weight on that diet.

The basic premise of ShapeWorks weight loss program is to get the nutrition you need while you burn fat. I say burn fat because that is what you want your body to use as fuel.

The best way to do that is to supply your cells with the nutrients they need to rebuild themselves, while burning fat molecules. The shake mix does that, but only to a certain extent.

You need to give your body proper nutrition to get your fat burning furnace in high gear. Without proper nutrition this process takes much longer.

Because of this the ShapeWorks weight loss program typically includes the Multivitamin Complex and Cell Activator (CA).

The Cell Activator helps increase cellular activity, thereby encouraging the cells to repair and rebuild themselves faster. CA is intended to improve nutrient absorption. Which makes the shakes more effective.

The Multivitamins supply additional vitamins and minerals needed to meet daily requirements. This gives your cells the extra nutrients they need to start the rebuilding process.

So, if you really would prefer to lose weight faster (and safer) you should supplement with CA and F2 Multivitamins at least. Otherwise, your diet may drag on longer than expected.

Also, you might consider trying some energy boosters, like the Herbal Tea Concentrate (HTC). HTC contains green tea and black tea. The green tea has many known weight loss properties. Most of all though is it's ability to raise your metabolic rate, thereby boosting your energy levels. Which in turn charges up the fat burning furnace.

So, yes your diet should help you to lose weight, but not as effectively without additional supplements.

Hope this helps

Tim
Dec 04, 2009
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starstarstarstar 		I AM USING HERBAL PRODUCT SINCE 5WEEKS IS ANY SIDE EFFECT USING THIS HERBAL PRODUCTS?
by: VIJAY

HI I AM USING HERBALIFE NUTRITIONAL SHAKE MIX, CELL ACTIVATOR, MULTIVITAMIN. IN 5 WEEKS I REDUCED MY WEIGHT 6Kgs. NOW, I AM FEELING SO COMFORTABLE. ONE PROBLEM IS THAT ONE OF MY RELATIVES TOLD ME THAT USING HERBALIFE PRODUCTS MAY CAUSE SIDE EFFECTS. I WAS SO WORRIED WHEN HE TOLD ME THAT. PLZ TELL ME IS HAVING ANY SIDE EFFECT THOSE IS MENTIONED PRODUCTS PLZ REPLY TO THIS?
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Vijay, am glad to hear of your success with the Herbalife products. 6Kgs is about 13.2 pounds, so that is an excellent weight loss ratio. Or about 1.2Kg per week. You're doing great!!!

Remember this, you didn't gain the extra weight in a short period of time. And you won't lose it all in a short period of time. Extra weight is gained slowly over a period of time. And losing weight should also be done slowly over a period of time.

Problems can arise if you try to lose weight to fast. For instance you can become nutrient deficient in some areas which can lead to ill side effects. That is why it is so important to take multivitamins during any weight loss program. Without the proper nutrition no diet will work. Try to maintain a weight loss of 3-5 pounds (1.2 to 2.1 Kgs) per week and you should experience the desired side effects of better health, energy and improved stamina.

The main principle behind the Herbalife weight loss program is repair, rebuild and nourish your cells as you lose weight. That is what the Cell Activator is for. Herbalife is based around the science of cellular nutrition.

The idea behind the Formula 1 shake mix it to provide you with the fuel you need to maintain a healthy lifestyle with just the right balance of protein, carbohydrates and nutrients.

After 5 weeks you should begin to notice the desired side effects. In your case you have seen weight loss, a comfortable feeling and more energy. I don't mean to discredit your relative but what better side effects could you ask for.

Also keep in mind that Herbalife is a leader in the science of nutrition. Herbalife's scientific accomplishments are well known here in the U.S. and abroad. It is unfair to associate one particular brand name with one's personal opinion or experience with poorer quality products. When someone says you could experience side effects with Herbalife keep in mind that the intended side effects are weight loss, healthy nutrition and better well being.

When I started Herbalife I began to research the desired effets of the products. When someone told me their may be side effects I replied "I hope so."

Hope this helps

Tim
Nov 05, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		liver disease
by: Anonymous

hello,

I have started to use Herbalife for about 2 weeks now, I am not fat or overweight. I had three kids and never lost that baby fat, so I decided to try Herbalife. I have never used anything else before in my life. I have no problems so far, I think I lost 2 pounds already and I was wondering if this has a any effect on the liver. I have HEP B and I was wondering if this product is bad for me. Please let me know.

thank you.
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Dear anonymous, you should always consult a medical professional for medicinal advice. However, my research indicates that many ingredients in Herbalife products may be helpful for liver health. Including Vitamins A, C and E, Calcium, Green Tea, Garlic, soy and whey protein among others.

Losing weight and getting proper nutrition goes a long way toward overall health. As you begin to rebuild the cells in your body it will release toxins and pollutants which need to be cleaned out. The liver and kidneys do this for you. Once these are cleaned out your liver and kidneys should actually function better.

During this cleaning phase you may feel bad but that is not from the nutrition but rather from the purging of toxins and pollutants.

Herbalife products that may help with liver function are the Nutritional Shake Mix, Multivitamins, XtraCal, Mega Garlic Plus, Ocular Defense Formula and Total Control.

Hope this helps

Tim
Oct 28, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		herbalife 1st day of use...
by: J

I just started today, I'm also a distributor, this morning I had a nutritional shake, then a tablet of total control, then I had 2 bare hot dogs cause well, thats what I had available at the moment. Then I drank the (protein) beverage mix, then a tablet (Total Control), then I had rice, beans and grilled chicken with onions (dont ask me about the onions I dont know why I did that), then I took the last tablet which I downed with some cheap cherry soda.

After a bit... I felt stomach sickness, little bit of dizziness, just a tiny bit but... this is the weird part. My right arm. feels like it has rust in its veins, like a crampy feeling? Like if its going to stay stuck on a certain position when I open and close my hand or I'm going to grab something.

Is this sign of a heart problems? thx, and I would like to know if you ever heard about symptom like this before, I know I'm 5'5 and like 200 -210 lbs, and never dieted. thx

Don't get me wrong now, the products are great and filled me with energy. att.j

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J. I am not a doctor so you might want to consult a medical professional if your symptoms persist.

I don't think the supplements had anything to do with your symptoms. However, I did experience similar symptoms before. My right arm tightened up and felt numb for a while.

My doctor said it was caused by a pinched nerve in my spine. She said the increased activity may have had me moving directions that I wasn't used to. But she said the supplements had nothing to do with it.

In a few days my arm was back to normal and I never felt better.

Hope this helps

Tim
Jun 30, 2009
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by: Anonymous

Diarrhea and headaches are two of the many side effects of the DETOXIFICATION. Not only with Herbalife, but (any weight loss program) if you try to get rid of your toxins and fats these are the side effects you will get. So Herbalife is a good way of detoxifying your body. And these effects are seen only in the first 3-7 days max., after this you will start to feel 10 years younger.
Jun 19, 2009
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by: Anonymous

hi ,yesterday was the first time i tried the herbalife weight lost product and it was horrible, i am still sick till now my stomack is hurting and i have diareah and that not all i have no more energy i feel so weak my heart is beting like crazy (palpitation) guys be carful is not a good product......
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Dear Anonymous, thank you for your comment. I wish I could apologize for your discomfiture. But I think congratulations may be in order instead. Read on to see why...

A little story.

My friend asked me to try a sample of the Herbalife nutritional shake mix. And I gladly accommodated him. He read the label and commented that he had never tried dieting before, and was getting very concerned about his growing weight problem.

Well, the next day he was sick to his stomach, had diarrhea and was more than a little upset. "Why didn't you tell me this might happen," he complained.

"Because, I didn't know," I replied. Since then I learned about some issues that new dieters face.

My friend said his doctor told him to start losing weight and that he was at risk of weight related complications. Meaning diabetes and heart condition, kidney failure and liver disease.

Well long story short, my friend had accumulated many years worth of toxins and waste in his body from poor dieting and the environment. That his initial reaction to the shake mix was a shock to his system, and subsided as he continued to diet.

I have come to learn that these conditions are not very common but do happen to some. Typically they are the result of a poor digestive system that suddenly starts disposing of toxins and waste, that have accumulated over the years. It is usually these toxins and the waste that are the culprit of stomach aches, diarrhea or nausea not the dietary supplement.

Here's what happens. When the body ingests toxins or free radicals it can surround them with fat molecules and store them instead of being filtered out through the kidneys and liver.

When the body begins burning these fat molecules the toxins and waste are released into the blood stream for disposal. They circulate through the body until being filtered out by the kidneys and liver. Which may result in an upset stomach, or other discomfiture like nausea, diarrhea and weakness. It usually passes in a day or two.

Anonymous, you may want to consider a detox program to cleanse your system before starting a serious weight loss program. But keep in mind that having nausea, diarrhea and stomach issues may be a result of the release of toxins and waste.

These symptoms can be a good sign. It means your body is on the road to better health. As you continue your cleanse your system and lose weight you should experience the desired results and feel less discomfiture.

So congratulations on your decision to start losing weight. Don't give up on Herbalife just because you experience weight loss related symptoms. It may be a just what you need.

Hope this helps

Tim
Jun 07, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		What if person see some side effects after using herballife products
by: Ankush

Hello,
Thank you for all this information. I am from India and joined herbal life as a supervisor recently. But still i have some confusion about the products. I spoke to one of my friends yesterday about Herbalife, his immediate reaction was don't do it. Because his dad used to do it 5 years ago. As per my friend one his relatives died after using herbal life products. I am not sure what should i do now, what if someone dies and get side effects after using herbal life products. Who will be responsible, please help me.
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Ankush, raises a valid point here. He makes it seem as though Herbalife is to blame for the passing of a relative of a friend. More than likely this is not the case. Each product must meet the US Food and Drug Administrations guidelines before approval for release to market.


As I said above Herbalife has a science and advisory board for just this purpose. Rest assured that each product is thoroughly tested for safeness and effectiveness before release to the market.


The same procedures are used for each and every country that Herbalife is active in. Meaning the products must be approved by that countries equivalent to the USFDA before they can be sold.


Herbalife goes much further than any other nutritional supplement company to ensure it's products are safe.


Unfortunately, pre-existing medical conditions in individuals may interact with certain ingredients in ANY dietary supplement.


Herbalife is one of the few weight loss companies to add warning labels to their products if necessary. Here is the label on the Formula 1 nutritional shake mix.


Notice: Before using this product or any weight-control program it is advisable to consult a physician. This is especially important for people with chronic kidney problems or insulin dependent diabetes. A healthy weight loss program should include modest calorie intake, balanced diet and regular physical activity.


Ankush, be very wary of detractors of who claim that Herbalife is directly responsible for the death or illness of a loved one. These claims may not be accurate or represent the true facts.


Herbalife is very concerned about such claims and will support you in the event of any legal action.


In the mean time it is always a good idea to inform your clients that there may be side effects due to pre-existing medical conditions. I always do.


Most people will want to know what to expect before they begin a weight loss program. This is a good time to advise them of the warning notices if any of the products in question.


To learn more about the 'warning notices' on the Herbalife products go to http://MyHerbalife.com and look for the product labels.
Hope this helps


Tim

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