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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
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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 pharmacological 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. Back to Top |
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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. Back to Top |
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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. Back to Top |
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How Does It Work? |
| It supplies the balanced
nutrition the body needs on a daily basis. Individuals,
who choose to, can promote 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.
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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. Back to Top |
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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
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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. Back to Top |
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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. Back to Top |
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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.
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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. Back to Top |
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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. Back to Top |
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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. Back to Top |
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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. Back to Top |
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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.
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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. Back
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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. Back to Top |
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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. Back to Top |
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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.
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