Herbalife
x311sublimex
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So does anyone take this? I have a friend who swears by their product but to me it's waaayyy to expensive for what it's worth. I can get whey protein for about $35 but through them it's like $90! I can get my creatine around $12 but through them it's $40 for the same amount. They say there stuff is pure and clean but it has way more additives than the product I get. Also remember seeing a article that they were a pyramid scam.
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x311sublimex wrote: »So does anyone take this? I have a friend who swears by their product but to me it's waaayyy to expensive for what it's worth. I can get whey protein for about $35 but through them it's like $90! I can get my creatine around $12 but through them it's $40 for the same amount. They say there stuff is pure and clean but it has way more additives than the product I get. Also remember seeing a article that they were a pyramid scam.
Are we still discussing protein powder or.....?1 -
Of course they say it is good!! Do you know why? Think about it....................they want you to buy their crap. Don't do it. Save your money. There is cheaper stuff out there that does the same thing.2
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Alluminati wrote: »x311sublimex wrote: »So does anyone take this? I have a friend who swears by their product but to me it's waaayyy to expensive for what it's worth. I can get whey protein for about $35 but through them it's like $90! I can get my creatine around $12 but through them it's $40 for the same amount. They say there stuff is pure and clean but it has way more additives than the product I get. Also remember seeing a article that they were a pyramid scam.
Are we still discussing protein powder or.....?
More just in their general products. I don't really see paying all that money being worth it for their products.0 -
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Not such a great friend that they think they can sucker you into buying crap from them. Drop the so called friend - you don't need them or Herbalife in your life.2
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Sorry... your friend is actually trying to make money off of you. Or sign you up and make money off your sales.
this is how pyramid schemes work. and you're right, the price IS ridiculous. Because you're paying all the thousands of people upstream.4 -
MLM scam and has been linked to liver damage.2
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I wouldn't buy any of their products but you should make your own decision.1
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SugarySweetheart wrote: »I wouldn't buy any of their products but you should make your own decision.
I'm sure they will, based on feedback from others familiar with the product who also have no financial incentive to push the products.1 -
I started it to kik start a diet and had used Herbalife for about year and half.. It's is expensive but personally found it a good product. I actually got more nutritional value from a shake than a normal meal as I used to skip breakfast. I also used to have protein bars and tablets. I found when I came off and relied on dieting alone (I run and am active) I became deficient.. Esp in iron. I still use it to boost my nutrition or when I'm not eating a proper meal because of lack of time and before running etc. I also continue to use their vits and fibre and herb tabs to boost my energy. I do know that It can be higher in sugar so if your watching sugar intake you may want to think about using alternatives. That's the reason I stopped as I'm watching my sugar intake ..
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queenliz99 wrote: »
This!!!0 -
Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Not such a great friend that they think they can sucker you into buying crap from them. Drop the so called friend - you don't need them or Herbalife in your life.
that may be a bit harsh. It is possible that the friend just bought in hard to the propaganda and is trying to share their belief. But if they keep pushing it, ditch them.
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It's poo. Stay far away.1
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Shawshankcan wrote: »Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Not such a great friend that they think they can sucker you into buying crap from them. Drop the so called friend - you don't need them or Herbalife in your life.
that may be a bit harsh. It is possible that the friend just bought in hard to the propaganda and is trying to share their belief. But if they keep pushing it, ditch them.
Haha they don't push it on me but they do act like its the best thing in the world. Lol
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queenliz99 wrote: »
Better stop drinking green tea then as well or drinking or any number of things than can cause liver damage.
http://livertox.nih.gov/GreenTea.htm
I don't think the herbalife product is anything special, and you certainly can buy protein and creatine for a much better price with better macros and less sugar elsewhere.
It's no magic bullet and IMO not worth the money, but it's also not going to rot your liver like people here like to present.
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meh it's a meal replacement, they all work the same. I'm a rep so I get the stuff at a discount or else I wouldn't buy it.0
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http://www.mlmmyth.org/alan-aragon-on-mlm-health-product-quality/
Many MLMs simply brush it off by saying that the quality of the products are superior to other non-MLM products. Of course it wouldn't make sense that the distribution method is related to the quality of the product, but I've learned to never credit the MLMers with an over-abundance of smarts.
What if the experts actually said that the MLM products quality was WORSE than their non-MLM equivalaents?
That's what Alan Aragon said in a Facebook Post:
I regularly get questions about this or that MLM product, whether it be Advocare, Herbalife, Visalus, Isagenix, or Whateverthehell. I am yet to come across a health/nutrition-related MLM company that doesn't economize production costs with sub-par nutritional formulations, especially the protein-containing products (for example, MLMs love to use soy as the first ingredient or fructose as the second ingredient). Adding insult to injury, these protein-based products cost at least double that of the leading non-MLM brands that actually use higher-quality protein formulations. To top it all off, these mediocre MLM products are hyped as the best things on the market, and of course they rely on the emotional triggers of zealous testimonials rather than the weight of the scientific evidence. So yeah, my opinion of MLM-based nutritional products is LOL (yes, let the hurt flow through your butt over that)5 -
Wetcoaster wrote: »http://www.mlmmyth.org/alan-aragon-on-mlm-health-product-quality/
Many MLMs simply brush it off by saying that the quality of the products are superior to other non-MLM products. Of course it wouldn't make sense that the distribution method is related to the quality of the product, but I've learned to never credit the MLMers with an over-abundance of smarts.
What if the experts actually said that the MLM products quality was WORSE than their non-MLM equivalaents?
That's what Alan Aragon said in a Facebook Post:
I regularly get questions about this or that MLM product, whether it be Advocare, Herbalife, Visalus, Isagenix, or Whateverthehell. I am yet to come across a health/nutrition-related MLM company that doesn't economize production costs with sub-par nutritional formulations, especially the protein-containing products (for example, MLMs love to use soy as the first ingredient or fructose as the second ingredient). Adding insult to injury, these protein-based products cost at least double that of the leading non-MLM brands that actually use higher-quality protein formulations. To top it all off, these mediocre MLM products are hyped as the best things on the market, and of course they rely on the emotional triggers of zealous testimonials rather than the weight of the scientific evidence. So yeah, my opinion of MLM-based nutritional products is LOL (yes, let the hurt flow through your butt over that)
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It is very expensive, there are other products out there that would work just as well. It might help get your weight loss started but I wouldn't use it for very long, it's better just to learn to eat better.0
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It's snake oil. SMH.1
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i have actually had them. my friend sells them and i really enjoy them. the shakes taste pretty good and they are low in calories. its a good meal replacement and keeps my from eating other crap0
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Of course I've seen it work paired up with exercise & smart choices, but have you read & done research on the ingredients put in the products?
Just stick to measuring, logging, and exercise!0 -
x311sublimex wrote: »Shawshankcan wrote: »Ready2Rock206 wrote: »Not such a great friend that they think they can sucker you into buying crap from them. Drop the so called friend - you don't need them or Herbalife in your life.
that may be a bit harsh. It is possible that the friend just bought in hard to the propaganda and is trying to share their belief. But if they keep pushing it, ditch them.
Haha they don't push it on me but they do act like its the best thing in the world. Lol
Its definitely not. *IF* it could help at all, its still too expensive for what you get, just look around if you are sold on and must have certain ingredients, and cost compare. But, also it seems some reports of toxicity would make me advise anyone strongly against the (at best) expensive gamble of taking them.0 -
BillMcKay1 wrote: »queenliz99 wrote: »
Better stop drinking green tea then as well or drinking or any number of things than can cause liver damage.
http://livertox.nih.gov/GreenTea.htm
I don't think the herbalife product is anything special, and you certainly can buy protein and creatine for a much better price with better macros and less sugar elsewhere.
It's no magic bullet and IMO not worth the money, but it's also not going to rot your liver like people here like to present.
No, drinking green tea will not cause liver damage, you did not read your article. It clearly states drinking the tea does *NOT* cause liver damage, but extracts may. Drink away on the green tea, there are many health benefits in tea form! (just read your own article again, and do more searching if you dont know this)
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queenliz99 wrote: »Wetcoaster wrote: »http://www.mlmmyth.org/alan-aragon-on-mlm-health-product-quality/
Many MLMs simply brush it off by saying that the quality of the products are superior to other non-MLM products. Of course it wouldn't make sense that the distribution method is related to the quality of the product, but I've learned to never credit the MLMers with an over-abundance of smarts.
What if the experts actually said that the MLM products quality was WORSE than their non-MLM equivalaents?
That's what Alan Aragon said in a Facebook Post:
I regularly get questions about this or that MLM product, whether it be Advocare, Herbalife, Visalus, Isagenix, or Whateverthehell. I am yet to come across a health/nutrition-related MLM company that doesn't economize production costs with sub-par nutritional formulations, especially the protein-containing products (for example, MLMs love to use soy as the first ingredient or fructose as the second ingredient). Adding insult to injury, these protein-based products cost at least double that of the leading non-MLM brands that actually use higher-quality protein formulations. To top it all off, these mediocre MLM products are hyped as the best things on the market, and of course they rely on the emotional triggers of zealous testimonials rather than the weight of the scientific evidence. So yeah, my opinion of MLM-based nutritional products is LOL (yes, let the hurt flow through your butt over that)
Not me..I just like science
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Wetcoaster wrote: »http://www.mlmmyth.org/alan-aragon-on-mlm-health-product-quality/
Many MLMs simply brush it off by saying that the quality of the products are superior to other non-MLM products. Of course it wouldn't make sense that the distribution method is related to the quality of the product, but I've learned to never credit the MLMers with an over-abundance of smarts.
What if the experts actually said that the MLM products quality was WORSE than their non-MLM equivalaents?
That's what Alan Aragon said in a Facebook Post:
I regularly get questions about this or that MLM product, whether it be Advocare, Herbalife, Visalus, Isagenix, or Whateverthehell. I am yet to come across a health/nutrition-related MLM company that doesn't economize production costs with sub-par nutritional formulations, especially the protein-containing products (for example, MLMs love to use soy as the first ingredient or fructose as the second ingredient). Adding insult to injury, these protein-based products cost at least double that of the leading non-MLM brands that actually use higher-quality protein formulations. To top it all off, these mediocre MLM products are hyped as the best things on the market, and of course they rely on the emotional triggers of zealous testimonials rather than the weight of the scientific evidence. So yeah, my opinion of MLM-based nutritional products is LOL (yes, let the hurt flow through your butt over that)
This has been one of my gripes with these products. In most cases, they don't use whey or casein protein, which are the most effective types of protein. That and they are overpriced.0 -
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