Has anyone become violently ill from Shakeology?

darkangelinvb
darkangelinvb Posts: 15 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I have been on and off shakeology for awhile but the last two times I have used one of my packets in my desk drawer at work I have become violently ill with in an hour of drinking it. I double checked the expiration date on the box and it say's it is good until 2014, but there is no way there is not something wrong with these packets. I had one at 3:30 yesterday and by time I left work at 4:30 I was already feeling ill.. by the time I got home it was like a scene from the exorcist. I had a similar thing happen the last time I drank one at work and ended up having to go home and was out of work for a day and a half. Like i said i have done Shakeology for months with no issues so I was wondering if any one else has had a similar experience.

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  • VeganLexi
    VeganLexi Posts: 960 Member
    I'd stop taking it and see your doctor.

    What is it? Is it a meal replacer or something?

    Maybe start eating nutritionally dense real food, it seems that your body isn't agreeing with it.

    Hope you feel better soon.
  • darkangelinvb
    darkangelinvb Posts: 15 Member
    It is a nutritional supplement that i only drink occasionally. I try to just eat clean nutrient dense foods most of the time but have used them when i am on the run or don't have something on hand. I am going to call the company and see if i can send it back and have it tested or something. It seems to be just this package, but honestly I am just going to cancel my auto ship bc at this point the sight and smell of it makes me feel ill. Thanks for your response!
  • samanthasimps0n
    samanthasimps0n Posts: 88 Member
    Yikes! I've never heard of that. Oddly enough, I am trying Shakology for the first time today. I'm getting some sample packets delivered which should arrive at some point today. I'll let you know how they work for me!
  • MelMoly
    MelMoly Posts: 1,303 Member
    Nope, drink it daily. It actually helped my husbands digestion and he won't have to see a doctor anymore! I would go to your doctor, and have the ingredients tested for allergies
  • Check out this website. It's a bunch of people who got sick after using shakeology. Check with your doctor before using it again.
    http://www.complaintsboard.com/?search=shakeology
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Perhaps you looked at how it costs?
  • darkangelinvb
    darkangelinvb Posts: 15 Member
    haha.. I yeah it is expensive!
  • darkangelinvb
    darkangelinvb Posts: 15 Member
    I have used it since Jan. so I really think it is a bad batch or something.
  • Weird...What do you mean by sick? Nauseated, stomach pains?
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    the universe is trying to tell you (and everybody else) something...

    ...eat real food and not junk meal replacement shakes!
  • ibleedunionblue
    ibleedunionblue Posts: 324 Member
    I've drank shakeology every day since mid-June. Lost 65 pounds. And havent been sick once. Even drank shakeology as a pre-race meal before a Half Marathon this weekend, and I had a personal best time ever for 13.1 miles. I absolutely love this stuff. Best investment in my health I ever made.
  • pamdetsu
    pamdetsu Posts: 1 Member
    I had this happen to me as well. My expiration date was 2014 too. After the second time, I threw it all away. Couldn't and still can't stand the thought of ever drinking it again.
  • I am the same, I drank Shakeology and became so sick. I am talking vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain. I am thinking of throwing it away. I don't wish this on anyone :-(
  • spyecats
    spyecats Posts: 4 Member
    I would contact customer service, if you return it within 30 days they have the bottom of the bag guarantee
  • joybird30
    joybird30 Posts: 1 Member
    I threw up the last 2 times I had it too. I don't think I would ever try it again b/c I was so sick from it. It made me throw up multiple times. I wonder what is in that crap?! Does anybody know if Herbalife is any good?
  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    Perhaps you looked at how it costs?

    Thanks for the giggles
  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I threw up the last 2 times I had it too. I don't think I would ever try it again b/c I was so sick from it. It made me throw up multiple times. I wonder what is in that crap?! Does anybody know if Herbalife is any good?

    Why would you take a nutritional supplement and not triple check the IL??
  • micheleb15
    micheleb15 Posts: 1,418 Member
    Nope, drink it daily. It actually helped my husbands digestion and he won't have to see a doctor anymore! I would go to your doctor, and have the ingredients tested for allergies

    Or just stop drinking it and wait until it happens with real food.
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  • smantha32
    smantha32 Posts: 6,990 Member
    I'd definitely contact their customer service. Maybe there was a bad lot and they need to do a recall?
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    I've drank shakeology every day since mid-June. Lost 65 pounds. And havent been sick once. Even drank shakeology as a pre-race meal before a Half Marathon this weekend, and I had a personal best time ever for 13.1 miles. I absolutely love this stuff. Best investment in my health I ever made.

    Sell it somewhere else pal. After 4 people attest to the fact that it makes them nauseous I don't see you racking up many sales.

    MLM shakes are garbage designed to separate you from your money. That is all. "Coaches" are not taught a thing about nutrition. They are taught to sell the product, and say anything they have to to do that.

    Spot on.
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  • missdibs1
    missdibs1 Posts: 1,092 Member
    Maca powder (root)
    http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-555-MACA.aspx?activeIngredientId=555&activeIngredientName=MACA

    Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) meal


    ahhh i got bored already look the ish up yourself sounds yucky to me

    where are my vegetables (why do people not love vegetables?)

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    Cholesterol 10 mg 3%
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    Total Carbohydrate 19 g 6%
    Dietary Fiber 3 g 13%
    Sugars 11 g
    Protein 15 g 30%
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    Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 180 mg 300%
    Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 200 IU 50%
    Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) 15 IU 50%
    Vitamin K1 (as phytonadione) 40 mcg 50%
    Vitamin B1 (as thiamin HCL) 1.5 mg 100%
    Vitamin B2 (as ribofl avin) 1.3 mg 77%
    Vitamin B3 (as niacin) 5 mg 25%
    Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCL) 2 mg 100%
    Folic acid 200 mcg 50%
    Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 100%
    Biotin 90 mcg 30%
    Pantothenic acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) 5 mg 50%
    Calcium (as dicalcium phosphate) 500 mg 50%
    Iron (as ferrous fumarate) 4.5 mg 25%
    Phosphorous (as dicalcium phosphate) 250 mg 25%
    Iodine (as kelp) 52 mcg 35%
    Magnesium (as oxide) 80 mg 20%
    Zinc (as zinc oxide) 6 mg 40%
    Copper (as copper oxide) 0.8 mg 40%
    Manganese (as manganese amino acid chelate) 2 mg 100%
    Chromium (as chromium amino acid chelate) 60 mcg 50%
    Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) 30 mcg 40%
    Whey protein (isolate) 15 g †
    PROPRIETARY SUPER-FRUIT BLEND: 2075 mg †
    Acerola powder (fruit), Camu-Camu powder (fruit), Pomegranate
    powder (fruit), Bilberry powder (fruit), Blueberry powder (fruit),
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    Maitake powder, Reishi powder, Citrus biofl avonoids, Rose Hips
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    Banana powder, Carrot powder, Orange powder,
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    Sacha inchi (Plukenetia volubilis) meal 1000 mg †
    Yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) powder 1000 mg †
    Flax (seed) meal 700 mg †
    Chia (seed) meal 500 mg †
    Chlorella 350 mg †
    Spirulina 350 mg †
    Hydrilla 300 mg †
    Apple fi ber powder 250 mg †
    Astragalus powder (root) 200 mg †
    Blue green algae 200 mg †
    Spinach powder 200 mg †
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    ** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
  • yo_andi
    yo_andi Posts: 2,178 Member
    I threw up the last 2 times I had it too. I don't think I would ever try it again b/c I was so sick from it. It made me throw up multiple times. I wonder what is in that crap?! Does anybody know if Herbalife is any good?

    Save your money. If smoothies are your thing, make a smoothie at home with some frozen fruit, high quality protein powder and almond/rice/soy/regular milk. Heck you can even throw in some greens and call it a day. Similar nutritional value and much cheaper.
  • JasmineUribe
    JasmineUribe Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2015
    The first bag that I bought was a chocolate vegan. I consumed it on and off and finally stopped taking it. After a year or more of still having the bag and it being about 10 months expired I finished it up and had absolutely no problems with it! I'm serious to I kept it sealed and it was expired and I still drank my shakes lol not wasting $127 dlls lol
  • pjellie13
    pjellie13 Posts: 1 Member
    OMG!!! I'm so glad i'm not alone.. This product is horrible.. i had horrible stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting within about 2 hours after drinking this product last week... decided not to drink it for a few days because it was so horrible tasting coming back up. Tried it again today and the same thing happened.. it is not a wonder why people loose weight with it.. it comes off from both ends!! I talked with someone from the company today about how they need to mark their product about the side effects that could occur, and was hoping to get a refund.
    They told me i could not get a refund, simply because i decided to buy a bag from a friend who did not like the chocolate so i could try it, and not from the company itself. This product cost me the loss of pay for two days, so not only have i lost the money i paid for the product, but also for 2 days work of work!!! I would not suggest this product or company to anyone !
  • Lynneprats
    Lynneprats Posts: 1 Member
    pjellie13 wrote: »
    OMG!!! I'm so glad i'm not alone.. This product is horrible.. i had horrible stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting within about 2 hours after drinking this product last week... decided not to drink it for a few days because it was so horrible tasting coming back up. Tried it again today and the same thing happened.. it is not a wonder why people loose weight with it.. it comes off from both ends!! I talked with someone from the company today about how they need to mark their product about the side effects that could occur, and was hoping to get a refund.
    They told me i could not get a refund, simply because i decided to buy a bag from a friend who did not like the chocolate so i could try it, and not from the company itself. This product cost me the loss of pay for two days, so not only have i lost the money i paid for the product, but also for 2 days work of work!!! I would not suggest this product or company to anyone !

  • mph323
    mph323 Posts: 3,565 Member
    Doesn't look like much has changed over the years...
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