Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Herbalife Products?


Herbalife is a total wellness company offering high-quality weight-loss, nutritional and personal-care products. Our products are sold by a team of more than one-million independent Distributors in more than 61 countries worldwide.

Why Herbalife?

It is simple because at Herbalife we've put together a panel of distinguished scientific experts to create a step-by-step program to guide you back to the healthy, energetic and vital person nature intended you to be. We have assembled herbs, botanicals and supplements from every corner of the globe in just the right combinations for enhancing your life.

What makes Herbalife different from other companies?

Herbalife believes in simplifying good nutrition, making improved health, weight management and enhanced personal care easy to understand and available to everyone for a lifetime. Our Distributors can customize programs just for you to make it easy to achieve your wellness goals. Plus, we're the only company with Cellular Nutrition® technology for your maximum benefit.

What exactly is this Program?

This program is a scientifically formulated, herbal-based calorie-reduced nutrition program. It is centered around our unique high-energy, protein-rich, nutritional "shake" or meal replacement drink to which have been added food supplements containing important vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and nutritional herbs. This program has been used for weight control and health enhancement since 1980 by literally thousands and thousands of individuals around the world. Currently, these programs are available for sale in 61 countries. It is important to know what this program is NOT. It is not a pharmocological treatment, not a total or protein supplemented fasting diet, and not a very low calorie diet (VLCD provide less then 500 kcal). This program is simply a healthy dietary supplement.

What is Cellular Nutrition?

In order for your cells to function optimally, they must be able to absorb the nutrients you consume. Starting in the digestive tract, you need both balanced nutrition and receptive cells to accomplish this. When either or both of these systems are impaired, memory, clear thinking, problem solving and even mood can be affected. This is why Herbalife's revolutionary Cellular Nutrition Program is essential for your good health.

What is Herbalife Outer Nutrition/ Skin Care?

Science has discovered that many of the same nutrients and botanicals that support good health when taken internally can also enhance appearance and well-being used externally. Herbalife has used this principle to develop a range of personal-care formulas, for body, skin and hair.

Can Herbalife help me lose weight and keep it off?

Yes! For over 27 years Herbalife has helped millions of satisfied customers achieve their ideal weight and maintain it with our scientifically advanced weight-management programs. Herbalife offers both a calorie-controlled and a carbohydrate-controlled approach to weight management, helping you find the program that works best for you. Based on Cellular Nutrition, Herbalife's weight-management programs can help you feel better, have more energy and maintain a healthy weight for life. Learn more about Weight Management.

Can Herbalife help me lose weight and keep it off?

Yes! For 25 years we've helped millions of satisfied customers achieve their ideal weight and maintain it with our scientifically advanced weight-management programs. We offer both a calorie-controlled and a carbohydrate-controlled approach to weight loss, helping you find the program that works best for you. Based on improved Cellular Nutrition®, Herbalife's weight-management programs can help you feel better, have more energy and maintain a healthy weight for life.

Do you lose weight because you skip meals?

No. This 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. In addition, there has devised a seven-day recommended meal plan which is distributed with its program. In our view diets which require people to skip meals, are unhealthy and stimulate binge eating.

Is this a Liquid Protein or Starvation Diet?

This program is neither of these. When properly followed, our program supplies at least 1000 calories daily and is nutritionally complete so that to promote safe and effective weight-loss. "Liquid protein" diets, which use nutritionally unbalanced protein-based drinks, or starvation diets, which reduce calories so low (less than 500 kcal daily) that people literally starve to lose weight, are both extremely unhealthy and have less than 20% long-term success.

How does it works?

It supplies the balanced nutrition the body needs on a daily basis. Individuals, who choose to, can prmote their weight-loss 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.

Is this "Natural"?

This 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 program must fulfill three important conditions: purity, potency and stability. This is how we maintain the high level of quality associated with the program's name.

What causes the filling of increased energy? Is it Caffein?

The weight loss and energy-enhancing effects of this program are the result of its scientifically balanced nutritional formula. They are not due to caffeine or any natural or synthetic stimulant. The herbal guarana product contains pure guarana which has a naturally occurring caffeine content of about 30 mg per tablet (the same amount of caffeine as a small cola drink). No chemical caffeine is added to our guarana product, and there is no caffeine in any other of these products.

Are the Vitamin levels, like Vitamin A high? Are they safe?

The levels of vitamins and minerals in all formulas are carefully designed to assure that individuals consuming them will develop neither deficiencies nor excesses. All of the formulas are created to assure that all individuals, regardless of their nutritional needs, receive optimum nutrition. Studies demonstrate there is no "buildup" of vitamins or minerals associated with use of these products, including Vitamin A. In formulating these products there has been taken special care to assure that Vitamin A levels are completely safe and never lead to accumulation, even when consumed together with a diet rich in Vitamin A.

What the Herbs do and are they safe?

Herbs 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 these products have been created by experts to maximize nutritional potency. The herbs are of the highest quality available anywhere in the world and are free of pesticide residues and other possible contaminants. Tableting of the herbal mixtures occurs under strict quality control to assure both purity and safety.

Can everyone use these Products?

Since these products are nutritional food supplements they are safe. However, certain individuals including children, pregnant or lactating women, insulin dependent diabetics and those with compromised kidney function are advised to consult with their physician before beginning this or any weight loss program. It is not recommended for individuals with high blood pressure to use some of energy products. It is always advisable to consult with a physician when changing your diet.

Has been this Program tested?

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

Does this diet require "Follow - Up" by a trained Professional?

This 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 user. However, certain individuals including children, pregnant or lactating women, insulin dependent diabetics and those with compromised kidney function are advised to consult with their physician while they are on the program. The distributors are trained by the company's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board to provide an exemplary customer service.

Does this program change "Eating Habits"?

This program promotes good nutritional habits like reducing fat, fried foods, salt and sugar in the diet and increasing fiber and complex carbohydrates. Most important, it teaches individuals how to achieve and maintain an ideal weight. It is a lifetime health program that helps individuals make informed choices about their diets and, as a result, change their lives for better.

Is exercise is part of the Program?

The program encourages participants to follow a healthy life style that includes good nutrition, regular exercise, moderation in the use alcohol and avoiding tobacco use. Many people cannot exercise because of serious injuries or other health problems. Even these individuals can use the program to aid their weight-loss because this program was designed to benefit people who exercise as well as those who can't.

Is there enough fluid and fiber in these products?

When followed as recommended, the 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.

Is this Program recommended by Doctors?

Absolutely. The Medical and Scientific Advisory Board tests and researches these products and continually monitors reports of results sent by customers and distributors. In addition, many physicians and other health professionals in all parts of the world use these products both in their personal lives and in their practices.

Does the FDA has a problem with the Herbalife? Is it approved>

In 1986 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration thoroughly evaluated the Herbalife Program and issued a statement declaring that all of the Herbalife products were safe. The FDA does not actually approve any nutritional product or food supplement, which is what the Herbalife products are categorized as, only drugs, and medications. In addition, whenever Herbalife is introduced into a new country, it is reviewed by that country's government before it is approved for importation and distribution.

Business Opportinity


Why Herbalife?

What began as one man’s vision to improve people’s health and financial well-being has grown into one of the most widely respected international brands in the world. Today it’s a way of life for over 1.7 million Distributors-people just like you. The reason is simple: Herbalife offers the best business opportunity in the world!

Here's why:

Top Compensation

Herbalife’s compensation plan is one of the most generous in the direct-selling industry. These are examples and not necessarily typical or average, nor do they represent a guarantee of your personal results. For average financial performance data, see the Statement of Average Gross Compensation of U.S. Supervisors in 2007.

Proven Formula

The Herbalife Marketing Plan has been making financial dreams come true for a quarter-century, and continues changing lives in more than 65 countries around the world.

Powerful Training

As an Herbalife Distributor, you’ll have the advantage of top training, an award-winning customer service team, and the support of a vast community of successful Distributors committed to your success

Science-based Products

The cornerstone of Herbalife’s international reputation is a respected line of unparalleled health products. As a Distributor, you’ll be retailing nutrition, weight-management and personal care products developed by world-renowned doctors and scientists. People love our products because they work!

Powerful Training and Tools

As an Herbalife Distributor, you’ll have the advantage of top training, outstanding marketing literature and state-of-the-art online tools to support your business. You’ll also enjoy the support of an award-winning customer service team and a vast community of successful Distributors committed to your success.

Change Lives

Perhaps the most rewarding aspect of being an Herbalife Distributor is the difference you can make to others. You’ll be actively helping your friends, your community, and the world. Herbalife Distributors literally change lives. Now you can be a part of it.

Why not You?! and Why not Now?!

With Herbalife, there is simply no limit to what you can achieve.

Change Your Life!!

With Herbalife, realizing your dreams is simpler than you think. Would you like to spend more quality time with your family? Earn extra money part-time? Run a thriving international business with limitless potential? Make a positive change in people’s lives? With Herbalife’s unparalleled business opportunity, all of this is possible-and more.

Earn what you're worth!

There’s no limit to what you can earn with Herbalife. If your goal is to have extra spending money, Herbalife is an ideal part-time business. If you want to commit full—time for bigger rewards, there is unlimited potential.

These are examples and not necessarily typical or average, nor do they represent a guarantee of your personal results. For average financial performance data, see the

Live life on your terms!

Freedom. Extra time for friends, family and yourself. The ability to work and play when you want. As an Herbalife Independent Distributor, you’re the boss. So, take a vacation. Enjoy leisure time with your family during the week. Work when you want or when you’re inspired. With Herbalife, you can live, work and play as you see fit.

Make a difference

Of course, financial independence, setting your own hours and being your own boss are all wonderful benefits. But there’s another reason this business is so rewarding. With Herbalife, you’re improving people’s lives–and there’s nothing more satisfying than making a difference.

Join the family today!

With Herbalife, you’re your own boss—but you’re also part of a million-strong community of Distributors in over 65 countries, and an organization that’s been improving lives for over 27 years.

And the best is yet to come!

Now it’s your turn. Let Herbalife change your life!

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