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Herbalife Frequently Asked QuestionsHerbalife 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 57 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 36 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? 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 23 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. Wow Does It Work? 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 Feeling of Increased Energy? Is It Caffeine? 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 Do 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 This Program Been 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 A 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 Have A Problem With 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. Has The Herbalife Program Been Tested? Absolutely, the Herbalife program has had extensive clinical testing in the United States and Great Britain. All of the studies have demonstrated that Herbalife products are safe and effective on both the short term and long term basis. In addition, each batch of Herbalife products is quality-control tested to ensure product integrity before it is shipped anywhere in the world. Herbalife - Company History Summary Founded in 1980, Herbalife International NYSE: HLF is a company that sells weight-loss and health products through infomercials and multi-level marketing methods through distributorships. The company was founded by Mark R. Hughes. The company operates in 60 countries and has 2,500 employees. In February 1980, Mark Hughes began selling the original Herbalife weight loss product from the trunk of his car. By 1982, Herbalife had reached $2,000,000 in sales and opened a distributorship in Canada, its first outside of the United States. In 1986 Herbalife became a publicly traded company via NASDAQ. Independent distributors' personal vehicles could be seen on the street, decorated by decals bearing the mysterious slogan "Lose weight now, ask me how!" In 1996 Herbalife reached $1,000,000,000 in annual sales. In 2003, Michael O. Johnson joined Herbalife as CEO following a 17-year career with The Walt Disney Company, most recently as president of Walt Disney International. He is the company's third CEO since its founder, Mark Hughes. On December 16 2004 the company had an initial public offering on the NYSE of 14,500,000 common shares at $14/share. 2004 net sales were reported as $1.3 billion. In April 2005, the company celebrated its 25th anniversary with a four-day event attended by 35,000 Herbalife Independent Distributors from around the world. In August 2005, Dr. Steve Henig joined the company as Chief Scientific Officer, responsible for product research and development. Herbalife's Scientific Advisory Board is chaired by David Heber, M.D. Ph.D, F.A.C.P., F.A.C.N., who is professor of medicine and public health and the founding director of the Center for Human Nutrition in the Department of Medicine at UCLA. According to a 2004 Forbes article, Dr. Heber joined the board at roughly the same time Herbalife made a $3 million donation to the Center for Human Nutrition. Herbalife's Overview Founded in 1980, Herbalife International is the premier wellness company dedicated to simplifying your path to healthy living. Herbalife's high-quality products and programs offer: Scientifically designed with your success in mind Herbalife's innovative products have been developed by scientists, doctors and nutritionists with your personal wellness goals in mind. And while Herbalife's nature-inspired formulas are designed to put a lifetime of well-being within reach, the promise of the business opportunity also makes your financial success a rewarding possibility! Experts you can trust Herbalife's Scientific Advisory Board, Medical Affairs Group and Medical Advisory Board are the guiding forces behind Herbalife's industry-leading success. This team of respected scientific experts directs the development of Herbalife products through research and product testing, so that Herbalife quality meets the highest standards set for the industry today. Support you can count on With a team of more than one million independent Distributors selling Herbalife products in 60 countries worldwide (and annual retail sales of $1.8 billion), you can be sure you'll always have the support you need to succeed. When you're ready to change your life, we're proud to support your success every step of the way as you: With Herbalife, quality products and expert support make it easy to look, feel and live your best. Discover Herbalife - and discover a lifetime of well-being. Herbalife's mission is to change people’s lives by providing the best business opportunity in direct selling and the best nutrition and weight management products in the world. How does Herbalife change lives? Every day Herbalife succeeds in extraordinary ways, helping millions of people like you improve their lives through: Herbalife's Mission Statement Herbalife is proud of its mission—and its success putting improved health and well-being within reach for people around the world. Well-being. It's more than being happy, healthy, in shape and financially successful. It's feeling satisfied about every aspect of your life. From being able to spend quality time with loved ones, to enjoying fulfilling work, to feeling good about who you are and how you look. Well-being is the foundation for a great life, and it's what Herbalife is all about. Herbalife's Time Line 1980 Mark Hughes launches Herbalife in February 1980, selling the "original" weight-loss program straight from the trunk of his car! 1982 Herbalife goes international as it opens in Canada, and dozens more countries will soon follow. Meanwhile, sales are already topping the $2 million mark and climbing. 1986 Herbalife opens trading on the NASDAQ exchange. Jim Rohn brings his motivational inspiration to the Company, and two new Formula 1 Protein Drink flavors are introduced: Chocolate and Strawberry. 1988 The company expands internationally with breathtaking speed, so much so that four Extravaganzas take place around the world, including events in the United States, United Kingdom, Australia and Canada. 1992 Cutting-edge products launch and monthly sales soar from $3.1 million to an impressive $21 million! 1994 Mark Hughes unveils the Herbalife Family Foundation*, a charity dedicated to helping at-risk children around the world look forward to a better future. 1996 Herbalife reaches the $1 billion milestone and celebrates as its home offices relocate to an office tower in Century City, California. 1998 19 new products launch at the U.S. Extravaganza in Orlando, Florida, to cheers of thousands in attendance. Herbalife also records its largest production-bonus payout at that time of $16 million. 2000 Herbalife celebrates its 20th anniversary with a sales force of more than one million independent Distributors marketing over 100 Inner and Outer Nutrition® products in 50 countries. 2003 Herbalife sales exceed $1.8 billion and still growing in 58 countries around the world. As the Mark Hughes Cellular & Molecular Nutrition Laboratory opens, Herbalife's Scientific & Medical Advisory Boards form ... and even more groundbreaking products debut! 2004 Herbalife launches ShapeWorks™ and goes public. With the participation of world-renowned weight-loss scientists, Herbalife brings its revolutionary ShapeWorks™ weight-management program to market. It is the company’s largest corporate initiative ever, paving the way for unprecedented success. The year ends on a high note with Herbalife’s Initial Public Offering. 2005 Herbalife's Silver Anniversary! 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