Herbalife contraindications. Find out if pregnant women can drink it and can Herbalife be given to children? Is it possible to drink food all the time?

Almost every new client asks me these burning questions. And I understand them perfectly, because V The Internet is full of “horror stories” about the dangers of Herbalife products and about mythical addiction.

Mostly written by people who never in my life haven't tried our products and take information from open sources. Or those who experimented with dietary supplements independently, and those who just no luck with a personal consultant.

I I have been working with Herbalife products for a long time, I undergo qualification and training annually, I study the conclusions of clinical studies of experts, endocrinologists, and therefore I can say with confidence that the main

CONTRAINDICATION - INDIVIDUAL INTOLERANCE TO THE PRODUCT

Herbalife products are intended for use by healthy people, so I recommend that people with any medical conditions consult their physician before using the products.

You can look photo, purpose, composition, certificates, labels, contraindications and indications for each product on my personal website svetlana-dolgih.goherbalife.com. If anything is unclear, please contact me in any convenient way.

Herbalife CONTRAINDICATIONS

Can pregnant women drink Herbalife products? No. The company does not recommend the products to pregnant women. Reason - clinical trials on pregnant women were not carried out for ethical reasons and due to fairly high costs. Therefore, dear girls and women, do not experiment on your own at your own peril and risk.

How to take Herbalife correctly to lose weight
Detailed nutritional instructions for losing weight with the Herbalife program

PART 2. Practice

Calculate the goal to achieve

Simplified calculation of normal weight.
Body height in cm – 100. For example.
Height 175 cm – 100 = 75 kg normal weight.

The number of calories needed per day for weight loss.
1 Kcal X normal weight (kg) X 24 hours – 30% of the result obtained. For example.
1 Kcal X 75 kg X 24 hours = 1800 Kcal. 1800 Kcal – 30% = 1260 kcal.
To start losing weight you need no more than 1260 kcal per day.

The number of calories per day from a regular diet with the Herbalife weight loss program.
The calorie content of the cocktail is 93 Kcal with water, with milk – 200 Kcal.
For example. Making a cocktail with water. 2 servings of cocktail per day X 98 = 196 Kcal.
This means the number of calories from a regular diet should be 1064 Kcal.

Follow the Herbalife weight loss program

Two (out of three) main meals should be replaced with Herbalife protein shake.
Options:

1. Replace breakfast and dinner with a Formula 1 cocktail + weight optimization products. Lunch should be complete - this is the main meal. This is the best option.
2. Replace breakfast and lunch with a Formula 1 cocktail + weight optimization products. Dinner should be complete- This is the main meal.

Between Breakfast and Lunch, Lunch and Dinner, you need to make snacks.

Eat right at your main meal

Main meal. Should always include:

Proteins of animal and plant origin.
Lean beef (preferably veal), skinless chicken, skinless turkey, lean fish (preferably sea), chicken eggs (preferably one white), mushrooms (preferably champignons), low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat milk - kefir - yogurt, white cabbage , sweet bell pepper, greens, radishes, sauerkraut.

The amount of protein during a low-calorie diet in the daily diet should be on average 1-1.5 g per 1 kg of weight. The amount depends on lifestyle and physical activity.

For calculations, let’s take the average value of 1.25 g per 1 kg of body weight.
For example, weight 88 kg. 88 kg X 1.25 g = 110 g of protein needed per day.

You can calculate the number of foods that provide you with protein using the table. Be sure to keep in mind that the Formula 1 shake and the Formula 3 protein mixture already contain some protein. If the cocktail is made with milk, then the cocktail contains 18.6 g of protein, if the cocktail is made with water – 8 g. Formula 3 contains 5 g per serving.

For example. You need 110 g of protein per day. In two cocktails with milk - 18.6 X 2 = 37.2 g. In 1 serving Formula 3 - 5 g.
This means that from the main diet you need to get 110 g per day - 37.2 g - 5 g = 67.8 g

Let's calculate the amount per day, for example, beef. According to the table, 100 g of beef contains 18.9 g of protein.
This means the protein norm per day is 67.8 / 18.9 X 100 = 358 g.

Cooking method: boiling, stewing, baking. Frying is prohibited!

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Save table of protein, fat and carbohydrate content

The content of water, protein, fat and carbohydrates in the table are indicated per 100 g of product.

Fats.
Animal fats.
The amount of animal fats contained in animal protein, cottage cheese and milk is sufficient. It is advisable not to add any more.

Vegetable fats.
At least 3 teaspoons of vegetable oil per day.
The diet must contain Omega-6 (3 parts) and Omega-3 (1 part) fats.
Omega - 3. Linseed oil(ideal option), unrefined olive - 1 teaspoon.
Omega - 6. Sunflower oil, corn oil – 3 teaspoons.

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are divided into complex and simple.
Simple carbohydrates – baked goods, pastries, sweets. It should almost be eliminated.
Complex carbohydrates – vegetables, fruits. Recommended during the main meal and as snacks.

Be sure to have a snack

A very important component of weight loss is Snacking..

It is important to have snacks between breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner. This will eliminate uncontrollable feelings of hunger and prevent evening overeating.

Best option:
- Herbalife protein bars
- Formula 1 Express bar
- Tomato soup with basil Herbalife
- Formula 1 cocktail.

You can also: fruits, vegetables or a salad made from them, low-fat cottage cheese, kefir, yogurt, some nuts.

Replace two meals with Heralife products

Meal replacement consists only of Herbalife products

Breakfast and dinner or Breakfast and replace lunch with Herbalife products, which have a beneficial effect on the effectiveness and quality of weight loss.

Reduces daily calorie intake.
- Provides the body with a balanced composition of vitamins, minerals,
microelements to eliminate cellular hunger and improve well-being.
- Regulates and stabilizes metabolism, the disruption of which has led to weight gain.
- Supply the body with energy.
- Helps remove toxins and waste from the body, cleanses the small intestines and
improves its microflora.

Please note that breakfast must always be provided. This is the most important and necessary meal of the day. Moreover, with Herbalife products it is maximally balanced in terms of the number of vital ingredients. The nutritional value of such a breakfast is several times higher than that which you can prepare yourself. Details about and about

How to take Herbalife productsin weight loss programs

	Aloe Vera Concentrate	1-2 once a day
	3 caps per 150 ml of pure water without gas in the morning on an empty stomach. For greater efficiency in cleansing the body, use the same composition in the evening half an hour before bedtime.
	Herbal drink	1-3 once a day
	Half a level teaspoon in the morning in a glass of cold or hot water, 10-15 minutes after Aloe Vera. You can drink it during the day up to 3 hours.
	Cocktail Formula 1	2-3 once a day
	Beat 2 tablespoons of Formula 1, scraped off on the inner edge of the jar, with 300 - 400 ml of water or low-fat milk, kefir, yogurt. If you blend in a blender, you can add low-calorie fruits. In the morning, drink 10-15 minutes after the Herbal drink.
	Protein mixture Formula 3	1-2 once a day
	Add 1 level tablespoon to your morning smoothie. The effectiveness of the weight loss program increases if you add Formula 3 to a second cocktail for lunch or dinner.
	Any tablets, capsules	2-3 once a day
	If there are 90 pcs in a jar. – 3 times a day (breakfast, lunch, dinner), if 60 pcs. – 2 times a day (breakfast, dinner) – during meals. The quantity may be more, indicated on the label.

The use of additional products that enhance weight loss is discussed during a personal consultation.

Drink correctly throughout the day for confident weight loss

A MANDATORY condition for weight loss is CORRECT drinking regimen. . We are sure you will be very surprised to learn how water affects your weight.

You should definitely drink an average of 30 ml of water per 1 kg of weight per day. For example, weight 80 kg, you need to drink 2.4 liters of water. If it doesn’t work, drink as much as you can in a disciplined manner, adding little by little until you get back to normal. If you start drinking more water and swelling occurs, this is a clear sign that your body is dehydrated. Sound the alarm and start drinking water.

The word WATER means pure, non-carbonated WATER. No other drinks are classified as water. To understand: try washing the floor with compote. Is something wrong? But it is also liquid.

It is better to get clear rules for drinking water in our free consultation center. Believe me, after this you will begin to respect water very much.

ATTENTION!!!
Warm water on an empty stomach will ensure weight loss and more...

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Speed ​​up your weight loss

A simple acceleration option
Take a 1.5 liter bottle of pure, non-carbonated water, add 1 cap of Aloe Vera and 1 teaspoon of herbal drink to the water. Drink throughout the day.

Enhanced acceleration option
Use Turbo Weight Loss Accelerator. Tested in practice. The results are stunning. No one can believe that it can work so hard.
Take a 2-liter bottle of clean, non-carbonated water, add 4 tablespoons of Formula 3, 1 teaspoon of herbal drink, 2-3 caps of Aloe Vera, 1 scoop of Oatmeal Apple drink. If you need to lose 2-3 kg, then you can do this only on the Turbo accelerator, observing, of course, the rules of basic nutrition described above.

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Meet a consultant to get the necessary and correct tips

To obtain more effective results and maintain them, you can contact our free consultation center before starting the program and during its use. We will help you sort out all the unclear points, answer all your questions in detail, and throughout the entire period that you need our help, we will be in touch with you.

We are very interested in your excellent result, as we count on your positive

Response from a Herbalife representative:
One of the questions that often comes up when talking to visitors to our site is, “Are there any side effects from Herbalife?” The short answer is no. However, let's take a closer look at this issue.

All Herbalife products are formulated under the supervision of several of the world's leading nutrition experts.

The first thing to understand is that it is just food. Healthy, balanced, low-calorie food fortified with many essential vitamins and minerals. Herbalife's main product, Formula 1 cocktail, can be consumed every day, by people of all genders and ages, and as long as they like. There is no time limit, no specific duration. Use it for as long as you like or until you achieve the results you set for yourself.

Our products are not sold in pharmacies because they are not medicine, but food.

Another testament to the quality of our products is the numerous professional athletes who use them as part of their daily nutrition - professional footballers such as Cristiano Ronaldo, tennis players, Rafael Nadal and his son.

Herbalife is proud to be a Global Nutrition Partner of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The most common side effect of Herbalife is that it makes you feel better. And this is not a mystery or some kind of miracle. Our daily diets tend to be monotonous and very poor in nutritional value, but very rich in sugars, fats, calories and additives. Few of us eat enough fruits, vegetables, fish, as needed, our diet mainly contains carbohydrates and sugar.

One Herbalife cocktail contains:
25% of daily vitamin A requirement
25% of daily vitamin C requirement
8% of daily calcium requirement
15% daily iron requirement
25% of daily vitamin D intake
25% Daily Value of Thiamine
20% of your daily vitamin B12 intake
20% Daily Value of Folic Acid

Herbalife shakes are rich in vitamins and nutrients, and because of this, many consumers soon experience a variety of positive symptoms, such as increased energy, waking up easier in the morning, and no cravings for sweets and unhealthy foods. Some people experience relief from allergies or some other symptoms. Our meals are not medicine and are not intended to cure any disease, but it is incredible how much better our bodies function when we give it the nutrition it needs.

To ensure you get the best results from your products, make sure you drink at least 2 liters of water per day. Herbalife Formula 1 shake contains a lot of protein, and water is needed to help your kidneys process this protein.

Very soon you will begin to notice a positive reaction to your new eating habits, most likely within a few days. You'll likely start to feel lighter and freer, as many of us are bloated from bad food and water. Many people also notice more regular bowel movements because Herbalife shakes are very light and easy to digest.

All our products are manufactured under the supervision of the world's leading scientists and nutritionists. Some of them are Dr. David Heber, world famous nutritionist, Dr. Louis Ignarro, Nobel Prize winner in medicine. Products undergo rigorous testing in every country where they are sold (currently 82), so you can be confident that everything that comes with the Herbalife logo is safe and good for you.

Liver damage due to Herbalife cocktails

The November 27, 2010 issue of the World Journal of Hepatology published three reports that included patients using various dietary supplements and conventional foods marketed as weight loss products. The reference to Herbalife products as being contaminated and generally comparable to all dietary supplements or weight loss products is not scientifically supported. The authors provided insufficient information regarding patient histories, concomitant medications and other compounds, maladjustment results, and product specifications and use. This information is necessary to fully evaluate the association of Herbalife products in these case reports. Therefore, the article does not objectively support a causal relationship between the reported cases of liver injury and Herbalife products or ingredients.

1st case included a patient who did not consume Herbalife products, and Cases 2 and 3 were reported to have consumed various Herbalife products. Herbalife fundamentally disagrees with the authors' conclusions regarding any cause-and-effect relationships associated with the consumption of Herbalife products. First, Herbalife is not one single product, and no specific suspected product or ingredient was implicated in this article among the reported cases. In addition, the authors randomly compared cases involving the use of one product (Hydroxycut) with patients who consumed a group of completely unrelated products manufactured by Herbalife. To associate a brand of products like Herbalife with another company that sells different products, simply because all these dietary supplements don't work. Finally, there are specific considerations regarding the two patients who consumed Herbalife products that would make many of the observations and conclusions discussed by the authors speculative and unsubstantiated. The specific and factual points supporting these views are described in more detail below.

2nd case describes a 37-year-old woman who developed symptoms of abdominal pain, mild nausea, and painless jaundice 1 month before admission to the hospital. The authors noted several important negative findings, including autoimmune markers and viral serology. According to the authors, the patient did not report any pre-existing medical conditions before she began drinking Herbalife shakes. However, pathology evaluation indicated that this patient's biopsy result was consistent with chronic liver disease, in which case Herbalife products were considered to have additive effects. This opinion contradicts the authors' repeated claims that the acute liver injury in each case was caused by the use of herbal weight loss products. In addition, the etiology of the pre-existing condition was not identified by the authors, and there was no discussion regarding the role of the condition in the acute onset of her symptoms. Additionally, the dosage and frequency with which this patient consumed Herbalife shakes is unknown. Finally, the inconsistency of the objective findings with the patient's reported medical history suggests that further investigation is warranted. It should include a review of the patient's pre-existing condition, possible use of medications prescribed for her condition, other compounds she may have used, and her health status prior to the incident being reported. In the absence of the above-mentioned data, exclusion of possible differential diagnoses is not sufficiently justified.

3rd case describes a 53-year-old woman who developed symptoms of painless jaundice and pruritus 3 weeks before hospital admission. This patient denied a family history of liver disease, but no discussion was given regarding her own medical history other than the fact that she reportedly denied drinking alcohol and did not engage in “illicit substance abuse.” The authors further stated that the patient was not prescribed any new medications, implying that she may have been taking other medications concurrently. However, information regarding the use of concomitant medications or conditions for which she may have received treatment was not disclosed. Such information is critical and should be obtained through subsequent review of the patient's previous medical records. Without this information, it is unknown whether concomitant medications were withdrawn or considered during the drug withdrawal process. Herbalife product use has also not been identified by product names, and it is unknown whether the dosage and frequency of consumption are as recommended on the label. In addition to the lack of above-mentioned patient data, there are various disputable facts that remain regarding the comments and conclusions made by the authors.

In their article, the authors concluded that it was difficult to pinpoint a single ingredient or mechanism associated with acute liver injury for any patient who consumed Herbalife shakes. In an attempt to discuss potential causative agents for the reported conditions in these patients, the authors continue to refer to previously published case reports with Herbalife products, including two consumers who reportedly developed hepatotoxicity after exposure to Bacillus subtilis (B. subtilis ).

The review noted that various critical deficiencies were identified in the scientific methodology used to isolate B. subtilis from Herbalife samples that were contaminated. For example, an experimental assay observed a dose-dependent increase in LDH leakage in HepG2 cells, but the researchers did not provide any control data for their experiments and did not present any data that suggested this assay was a valid proxy for liver injury in healthy individuals." in vivo". None of the patients reported symptoms consistent with classic B. subtilis food poisoning, and they did not report testing the product to detect cerulide or any of the reported heat-stable toxins associated with specific strains of B. subtilis. Additionally, the researchers did not list the levels of B. subtilis in the products tested or report testing of corresponding patient samples for these bacteria or their toxins. This was an important step missing from the published investigation, since all previous documented reports show what level of bacteria is needed to cause disease. The Herbalife products consumed by the patients described in this article have shown no evidence of B. subtilis infection to date. B. subtilis infections are relatively rare and are rarely acquired through food sources. This bacterium is actually ubiquitous in nature and is generally considered safe in its history of use in food products and is considered safe for the production of enzymes or ingredients for use in food. Cases of B. subtilis-associated gastroenteritis and other complications have been reported, usually involving immunocompromised patients or persons with other underlying chronic diseases, which do not appear to have occurred in any of the patients presented in this article. Therefore, it is very unlikely that B. subtilis may have caused or contributed to the severe hepatotoxicity of the patients in the referenced journal article.

Long before the very concept of dietary supplements appeared, people used a variety of tinctures, decoctions, infusions, and medicinal teas. But, unfortunately, in our time, healing with the help of herbs is put on a commercial stream for profit, and not for improving people’s health, and Herbalife products are a clear confirmation of this.

For normal human life, a balanced complex of vitamins and minerals is required daily. But in our fast-paced life, we often do not receive all the nutrients necessary for the normal functioning of the body. In the daily diet, semi-finished products are most often used, which have nothing useful, and besides, such products can even cause harm to the body. All food consumed is subjected to heat treatment, which minimizes the content of what is beneficial for humans, which is why more and more people are resorting to the use of dietary supplements.

What are dietary supplements?

Dietary supplements are of microbial, animal, mineral and plant origin. They contain active substances sufficient for the occurrence of physiological processes in the body, and are absorbed in case of their deficiency. Dietary supplements that are more complex in composition may contain more than one or two active substances. Most often, dietary supplements are recommended for the prevention and treatment of diseases, strengthening the body and boosting immunity.

But it is extremely important to understand that the effects of active substances are very individual. Therefore, before taking them, you need to know the exact diagnosis and origin of your disease, the composition of the drug, indications and, most importantly, contraindications to its use!

Herbalife products: pros and cons

There are currently a huge number of dietary supplements on the modern market. One of the most famous and popular drugs is Herbalife. Many of its consumers have noted the harm and uselessness of this drug.

Despite all the assurances of the distributors of these products about their medicinal benefits, modern doctors claim the opposite.

It has been proven that Herbalife products are harmful, and not a panacea for all diseases; it is impossible to cure all diseases with them. After all, at its core, it is a set of unknown herbs, and the drug itself did not undergo any necessary research before reaching customers.

This means that its effect on the body is unknown. While sad consequences after use, unfortunately, did occur.

The detected caffeine and ephedrine of plant origin in Herbalife preparations clearly confirm the harm. Caffeine can affect blood pressure, increasing it, causing asystole and tachycardia. And due to the presence of ephedrine, the drug was completely discontinued, as it affects the central nervous system.

With long-term use of Herbalife products, liver problems appear, migraines, and disorder are common. digestive system and even diabetes. As for the effect of weight loss, after stopping taking Herbalife medications, the harm manifests itself in weight gain again. There are often cases when the lost kilograms come back with a “reserve”, which leads to obesity and health problems.

Herbalife - harm

Weight loss is a global trend in recent years, often reaching the level of obsession. And people are ready to resort to any method advertised in the media, or based on reviews from acquaintances and friends/relatives of these acquaintances, who, thanks to miraculous mixtures and pills, lost weight. extra pounds V shortest time. One of these products is Herbalife, which has been on the market since 1980 and has managed to gain great popularity in many countries. But few people think about whether Herbalife products are really useful? In this article we will try to reveal the whole truth about this product and find out whether it brings harm or benefit to the body.

The truth about Herbalife

The manufacturing company offers programs aimed at weight loss and control, which include various dietary supplements, cocktails, cosmetics for face and body skin care, energy bars that are aimed at weight loss, appetite control and metabolism acceleration. Indeed, many note its effectiveness and the fact that they really help to lose weight. overweight. But, having carefully studied the reviews of those who took Herbalife products, we come to the conclusion that among the consequences is addiction, and the fact that if you stop taking it, the kilograms return. In addition, the products are far from cheap, and losing weight “on Herbalife” is very expensive.

Another fact that casts doubt on the advisability of taking this drug is the recommendation to adhere to proper nutrition and exercise physical activity in order to achieve the most significant results from taking it. But, as you know, Such actions in themselves are aimed at ensuring that the body will get rid of fat even without a miracle drug.

Also, in the history of the company, there have been more than once precedents when harmful elements were found in the composition, such as the dangerous appetite suppressant substance ephedrine. Further, many Herbalife products contain caffeine, soy and proteins, which can be hazardous to health, especially for allergy sufferers, especially since the quality of these components can be safely questioned.

Everyone has to make their own choice, but think about whether it’s worth experimenting with your health by using different chemicals, or whether there are natural, natural and more affordable products to achieve your goal.

Herbalife products and reviews of endocrinologists about them

The Herbalife line of weight loss products is known throughout the world.

Unlike other dubious dietary supplements, sometimes containing harmful components, Herbalife products include only proven nutrients. It is these substances that are known to promote rapid saturation and maintain overall health.

When it seems to us that the body requires “ harmful products", this means that he is lacking nutrients from food. Herbalife dietary supplements are aimed at replenishing these substances.

The benefits and harms of the Herbalife line for the endocrine system

In addition to protein and fiber, shakes, bars and supplements include essential vitamins and minerals. To understand how beneficial or harmful the Herbalife line can be, it is enough to take a closer look at some of the main components.

Squirrels The first ingredient on the list is soy protein isolate. Soy does contain important nutrients and is responsible for several health benefits. However, there is a lot of controversy about the consequences of taking this type of protein.

Estrogen-like chemicals in soy affect hormonal balance and may even cause cancer. Herbalife still uses soy protein, even though alternatives such as pea whey protein have long been available.

In addition, long-term use of protein leads to disruption of the adrenal glands and thyroid gland. An excess of protein is dangerous for girls, as it leads to hormonal imbalance. Long-term consumption of protein provokes gout and prostatitis in men.

Fiber Of course, a big plus of fiber is fast saturation. But the problem is that fiber, which enters the body in liquid form, does not keep you feeling full. The feeling of hunger quickly returns after drinking one of Herbalife's cocktails.

Many people trying to lose weight fail to control cravings, a simple habit to overcome. Appetite suppressants such as fiber are helpful, but only in solid form. Read more about reviews on the use of fiber for weight loss separately.

Caffeine and ephedrine

These natural substances of plant origin are often added to weight loss products. They stimulate the central nervous system, increasing pulse/pressure, constricting blood vessels . The calculation is that an increase in body temperature accelerates metabolic processes and, accordingly, lipid catabolism.

These substances actively help in losing weight, but exceeding the dose has a negative effect on the body and can cause:

• insomnia;
• nausea;
• lethargy;

• physical dependence;
• nervous exhaustion;
• aggressive behavior.

Caffeine and ephedrine, enhancing each other's effects, cause significant problems in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Besides, caffeine is capable of leaching calcium from the body in large quantities, which leads to diseases such as hypocalcemia.

Opinions and reviews of endocrinologists

Endocrinologist Tatyana Rybakova

Fructose can be seen as a sweetener in Herbalife products. Despite the fact that this sugar substitute is suitable for diabetics, fructose in dietary supplements has a detrimental effect on the endocrine system. It is especially noticeable how harmful this product is at the moment when the patient stops taking Herbalife.

People often come to me with complaints that while they were using supplements, weight disappeared, but as soon as they stopped doing this, the kilograms grew rapidly and, sometimes, the figure doubled. This happens because the functioning of the endocrine system is completely disrupted. The body gets used to the “helper” in the person of Herbalife and stops coping with weight loss on its own.

This is just a small part of the problems that patients come to me with. Often girls complain that their cycle disappears. It’s not surprising, because losing weight with Herbalife will be successful only if you follow a low-carb diet.

Nutrition should be balanced. If in female body If you don’t get enough fats and carbohydrates, this immediately causes hormonal disruption. Losing weight quickly with Herbalife, but restoring your cycle is a very long process.

Endocrinologist Lilia Korneeva

Herbalife products are not intended to suppress appetite. Many, counting on a miraculous effect, “fill in” their hunger with cocktails. After some time, such actions will lead to problems with the stomach, kidneys and liver and, of course, with the endocrine system.

The fact is that it is impossible to get enough of liquid food. Accordingly, it will not be possible to deceive the stomach. Against this background, hormonal imbalance occurs in the body in both men and women.

To minimize damage to the endocrine system, it is important to understand the following information:

• Protein in any product does not lead to active weight loss. This substance prevents breakdowns and delivers beneficial substances to the body.
• Protein shakes are drunk only as an addition to the diet, and not instead of it.
• The high calorie content of Herbalife products is due solely to their nutritional properties. That is why it is not recommended to “sit” only on cocktails or snacks. There should be other foods in the diet.
• Protein mixtures promote weight loss, but do not guarantee that after stopping the course, the lost weight will return.

It's good if the heart and brain are not affected. I strongly recommend that you read the contraindications on the manufacturers' website before planning to purchase any of these products.

Member of the National Society of Endocrinologists Galina Lavrentieva

I won’t say that the opinion of endocrinologists on this drug is unanimous. The impressive list of contraindications that every third overweight person has causes mistrust.

You should especially pay attention to the following disadvantages:

• any diseases associated with the functioning of the heart and blood vessels;
• suffered a heart attack or stroke;
• high blood pressure;
• diabetes mellitus;
• pancreatitis or cholecystitis;
• gastritis or stomach ulcer;
• nervous system disorder;
• disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system;
• tendency to constipation.

This is what awaits those who are not prepared to take this weight loss product. Hormonal disruptions and significant disturbances in the functioning of the endocrine system coupled with rapid addiction (due to ephedrine) will cause more harm than we get from excess weight.

Endocrinologist of the highest category Lidiya Vaseva

Micro (vitamins and minerals) and macronutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates) must be supplied to the body every day in the required quantities and only from high-quality products, and not from “food waste”. Small doses of macronutrients can ensure full functioning and healthy development of the body. If this balance is not maintained, the functioning of the immune and endocrine systems will be disrupted.

Unfortunately, few are willing to maintain this balance, and when it comes to obesity, they immediately rush to buy dietary supplements. It would be good if this product turns out to be Herbalife, already known to the world more than 30 years, and not dubious drugs with unstudied components.

The products of this company contain all the necessary nutrients. Among the patients, the fact was noted that taking the drug under the supervision of a doctor gives positive results: blood sugar levels decrease, weakness and hormonal imbalance disappear.

If you can’t get everything you need from food, some of the harmful foods can be replaced with Herlife, but only within reasonable limits.

Endocrinologist Leonid Kabanov

It is important to remember that Herbalife is not a medicine, but dietary supplement, which is a simplified complex of complete nutrition. Despite the fact that all the components are natural and organic, however, they often cause undesirable effects, for example, disruption of calcium metabolism.

Lack or excess of calcium in the body is the first and main problem that Herbalife users face. Patients who decide to take this drug on their own come to endocrinologists when faced with the first signs of hyper- or hypocalcemia: fever, vomiting, fatigue, bone pain, hair loss and brittle nails.

I think it's much safer to reconsider your eating habits. The fact is that obesity can be caused by hormonal imbalance. Before buying all kinds of dietary supplements, including Herbalife, it is better to consult an endocrinologist. The reasons why excess weight appears: diabetes, thyroid dysfunction or hormonal imbalance.

Let's sum it up

Herbalife products contain a good formula to promote weight loss or weight maintenance. However, a misconception about the effect of the drug can lead to problems with the endocrine system. To prevent this from happening, you should carefully study the information about the drug.

Have you used Herbalife products? What is your opinion about this product?

Herbalife: harm or benefit? (for those losing weight)

Today I want to bring to your attention an article by a Komsomolskaya Pravda journalist who visited the laboratory where nutritional cocktails are invented.

Svetlana SAZANOVA - 03/18/2011
- Hey, you look great! – I couldn’t hold back my exclamation of surprise when I met my friend. – Is it just me or have you lost weight on top of everything else? “Exactly,” the friend boasted. – Spring is coming, it’s time to get in shape. You will never guess who is helping me with this - Herbalife! – What are you talking about... He’s in Russia again?! “But it turns out he never left.” For fifteen years the company has been selling food products, dietary supplements, and cosmetics in Russia. But this is a completely different Herbalife (GB). According to modern statistics, from 8 to 15 percent of men in Russia are obese, and from 30 to 45 percent of women aged 30 plus have problems with excess weight. But we always had fatties... I remember very well how in the 90s, distributors of GB supplements promised to “get healthy and lose weight” for the rest of your life. We were fed up with calls, vividly describing the instant effects of super-cocktails and miracle herbal mixtures. So now, Russia is again stepping on the rake skillfully set up by America?

“We know about the company’s bad reputation in Russia,” said the GB representative office in Moscow. – We are trying to fix it. Now GB takes a completely different position. If you want to make sure of this, we invite you to visit the corporation’s central office in Los Angeles and ask all the questions that concern Russians regarding products to those who invent, research and produce them. There are no “bad” or “inconvenient” questions, we will answer everything! Fifteen hours of flight - and a group of Russian journalists in the heart of California, in the City of Angels, where the head office of the State Security Service is located. Asked to ask any questions? That's what we asked.

1. Who creates products and dietary supplements? Formulas are created and tested by employees of the company’s scientific center together with the Scientific Advisory Council of the State Security Committee, which includes scientists from around the world. “Ours” are there too - this is the professor of the institute nutrition RAMS Alla Pogozheva and teacher of the Moscow Medical Academy, Ph.D. Alexey Borisov. One supplement, already sold in Russia, was created in collaboration with Nobel Prize winner Professor Louis Ignarro. The dietary supplement helps improve the functioning of the human cardiovascular system.

2. What's inside - cellulose and pesticides? – Only NATURAL RAW MATERIALS - say the center’s specialists for the development, study and testing of GB products. – No chemical components, preservatives, or pesticides. It is based on plant materials. There can be many ingredients, for example, in the Formula 1 cocktail for weight control there are more than 30 of them. And each ingredient is tested for quality and safety. The laboratory where we were invited has a lot of modern technology installed. One machine can calculate the concentration of a vitamin in a substance in five minutes. Another tests roots and plant extracts for the presence of heavy metal salts. There is even a machine that checks the substance for authenticity! For example, ginseng root powder is placed in a capsule. So, after a few minutes of operation, the device will tell whether the powder is really made from ginseng root, whether this root has grown correctly and whether it has the qualities necessary to be included in the product.

3. Where do so many plant materials come from? “We work directly with farmers who grow the ingredients,” say the company’s management. – For example, in the states there are plantations, the harvest from which is supplied only to GB. There are fields of green tea in China that are grown for us. In Mexico, there are aloe vera fields... Processing complexes are being built next to the farms, where the collected raw materials are processed and supplied as finished material for work. All production is certified. This makes it easier to control the quality of the raw materials - they grew it themselves, processed it themselves and “invested” it into the product. GB products, which are supplied to Russia, are manufactured in Italy and the USA.

4. Is the quality checked? At all stages of development and production. We were already told about the raw materials, and in the sensory laboratory they showed how other qualities of mixtures and cocktails are tested - they are tasted by volunteers for sweetness, density, and so on. The finished mixture is later checked for stability - that is, that over time it will not disintegrate into unnecessary substances and will retain everything useful that is in the jar. And finally, the products are certified in accordance with legal requirements in the 75 countries where they are sold. In Russia, it received permission from the Federal Certification Center of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, the state sanitary and epidemiological service of the country, the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, and is especially recommended for people who control body weight and lead a healthy lifestyle.

5. Are clinical studies conducted on humans? Yes. Held in independent scientific centers different countries of the world. Since the end of last year, they began to be held in Russia on the basis of the Institute of Nutrition of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. As part of the study, three groups of people are admitted to the clinic. Each of them has its own diet. The first is regular food, which is recommended by doctors. The other two groups use GB products to increase the amount of protein they eat. The first results indicate the effectiveness of high-protein nutritional supplements. “We saw that people on a high-protein diet lost more fat along with kilograms, while maintaining muscle mass,” say the company’s scientists.

6. What if the powder spoils while traveling from the USA to Russia? Products are delivered in containers and trucks equipped with temperature and humidity sensors. In addition, every month, from each warehouse - no matter where it is located, in Moscow or Novosibirsk - a product of choice is taken and sent to the Los Angeles laboratory. Here, mixtures and granules are once again checked for stability, preservation of vitamins and other useful substances.

7. Is an employee required to use GB products? The company positions a healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition, meanwhile there are a lot of people working here fat people. Why? “We do not force employees to use weight control products,” we were told. – But we encourage those who play sports and look after their own health, including with the help of GB. People go to the free gym, exercise, and also get a hefty discount on their insurance. In the company cafe, where we were taken for lunch, there was a machine for whipping GB cocktails. You can eat them for free. And the cafe’s assortment itself includes a wide variety of food, from “proper” broccoli and radish salads to fried potatoes and heavy cream. There is a choice, everyone can make it.

8. Will Spartak football players drink cocktails? The company became the official catering sponsor of FC Spartak Moscow. The contract covers two seasons of the FIFA World Cup among Premier League teams in 2011-2012. The contract amount, of course, is not disclosed. GB will develop a program for Russian football players sports nutrition. Yes, yes, players are contractually obligated to use GB products. When asked if people in GB are afraid bad game“Spartak” and as a result of the negativity on the part of Russians about food (which means there is something wrong with the food), they answered us: “Even if tomorrow suddenly Lionel Messi (he also eats according to the GB program) goes to bed with an injury, it’s okay . It is important that the team itself wants partnership and is popular in Russia. The championship place is the last thing we look at.

9. Are nutritional shakes a meal replacement at all? It all depends on what you want to achieve. If you want to lose weight, then the distributor will recommend using two shakes a day instead of regular food. In this case, the third meal should be ordinary. At the same time, the number of calories consumed per day should not exceed 2000. You have lost weight. Then the distributor will advise drinking one cocktail a day, but will also say: “If you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, then you need to do something else, exercise, for example.” A cocktail, as scientists say, is a complete meal in its own way. nutrients and vitamins. If you mix 250 ml of 1.5 percent milk with the mixture, you will get a drink that contains 200 calories. And it is not due to cellulose, as some believe, that saturation comes. The shake contains a lot of protein, which is the most nutritious substance.

We tried drinking cocktails. To be honest, it seemed to me that there was something missing in it for full-fledged “delicacy”. On the contrary, many of his writing colleagues really liked him.

“You can put banana, strawberries, kiwi in the cocktail, thereby giving it the taste that you like,” explained our guide Irina. – Its calorie content will not increase much, but you will receive the necessary amount of vitamins and antioxidants. Each serving of the cocktail provides up to 50 percent of the body's daily requirement for vitamins.

10. Can HD replace medications? – GB products are not a guarantee healthy life, - answers the head of the Center for Human Nutrition at the University of California, Professor David Heber, Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Council of the State University of California. – We do not guarantee health, but we REDUCE THE RISK OF DISEASES. Every day you will feel better and better. Because if you lose weight and get enough vitamins, minerals and active substances into your body, you will not have joint pain, you will have more energy, you will look and feel better. It's simple. We can say that the food supplement will boost your immune system. But we can't say that it will protect you from colds. This is not a cure! Therefore, a person who has a pre-existing condition and is taking medications should consult with their healthcare provider regarding each product. This message is always conveyed to distributors: “Don’t be doctors, this is not your competence. What you sell is food!”

11. What do GB consumers complain about? The company is required to notify the US government of any side effect after using the products within 15 days. – What causes side effects? A person can take up to 10 different supplements from different manufacturers. A person can interfere with dietary supplements and medications. All this must be taken into account. As for the statistics of complaints, we definitely don’t get many of them from Russia! The main thing comes from the USA. The most common side effect is an allergy to any ingredient in the product.

12. Are there any contraindications? “We do not recommend using cocktails and mixtures for children under 14 years of age, pregnant and lactating women,” say scientists. – Mainly because these groups do not need to lose weight. As children grow, they need extra calories to grow. The same goes for pregnant women. The company said that in the case of expectant mothers, they also play it safe just in case. If a sick child is born after drinking cocktails and formulas, then prove that food has nothing to do with it, that mommy also took some medications, smoked, etc.

13. Problems with the work of GB in Russia in the 90s - unprofessional distribution or unsuccessful formulas? “The products were always the same,” they answer in GB. – The problem concerned illiterate distribution. The “Buy, buy, buy, whatever it takes!” approach led to the fact that consumers began to shy away from GB distributors like the plague. “This problem, by the way, was not only in Russia,” the company said. – But in your country it was the largest. This is a lesson for us! Now we are not changing the network marketing model, we are changing the approach to work. Professional doctors train distributors to work with clients. And Russia in this regard is no exception. Customer clubs are appearing where people can communicate with each other, tell how they use GB products, and whether there are any results. Now there is no need to “shove in” anything; a person himself understands whether he needs it or not. In addition, the client receives individual consultations, good advice about proper nutrition. In the store where he goes to buy food, no one will provide him with such service. ...Product composition, quality control, nutritious food plus vitamins and antioxidants - all this is good.

But at the same time it becomes clear: miracles do not happen. And if you think that after drinking shakes or supplements without special effort, lying on the sofa, turn from an old wreck into a young girl, from a “plump” swollen with fat - into a slender model, you’re wrong! (this applies to dietary supplements from any company, including various weight loss teas and tablets) “But no one talks about miracles,” they say in the company. – Health and proper nutrition – one directly depends on the other. When a person understands this and starts taking care of his own health and eating right, then he will become young, slim, and most importantly, he will not get sick a lot.

Nutritional shakes are certified in accordance with legal requirements in 90 countries where they are sold. We do everything to help you stay at the peak of activity throughout your life!

Herbalife is an international corporation whose activities are based on direct sales of healthy and dietary products. It is the quality of these products that has become the subject of much controversy. Some believe that Herbalife is a modern way proper weight loss, others call the products ineffective and argue that the company is nothing more than a well-constructed financial pyramid. So what are the benefits and harms of Herbalife really?

History of the Herbalife company

In 1980, a young American, Mark Hughes, created a brand called Herbalife. He was prompted to take this step by a personal tragedy associated with the death of his mother from abuse of weight loss pills. In those years, it was fashionable to mix weight loss products with narcotic substances, allowing you to go without food for a long time. However, this weight loss scheme did not pass without a trace and did more harm than good. Then the young and ambitious Mark decides to create useful product based on herbal ingredients, full of miraculous properties and working without exhausting diets. The product was named “Herbalife”: from the Latin root herba – “herb” and the English root life – “life”. The protein shake from the “herbs of life” Formula 1 became the first officially registered product of Herbalife. Initially, sales of the new product took place directly from the entrepreneur’s car, in which he delivered it to neighbors and nearby areas. This approach helped ensure the sales of Herbalife without additional waste of initial capital on advertising and attracting employees. A series of smart marketing decisions, entrepreneurial talent and useful connections with people producing products for a healthy lifestyle, allowed Mark Hughes to build an entire multi-million dollar empire on the global problem of weight loss.

Interesting! The whole truth of Herbalife is that the company owes its success not so much to products with miraculous properties, but to a strong marketing program. Being an excellent entrepreneur, Mark Hughes independently developed an effective sales system for Herbalife products, teaching this skill to his employees. He conducted seminars, summits and even organized a school for company employees.

Description of the main Herbalife products

Herbalife products are divided into nutritional supplements and care products to maintain external beauty. The most popular drugs:

• Formula 1. Protein shake is the main product of any Herbalife weight loss program. Thanks to its high protein content, the Herbalife cocktail is full of nutritional properties and is beneficial not only for those who want to reduce their waist size, but also for strengthening muscle mass. One serving contains 50% of the daily dose of vitamins and only 98 kcal;
• Formula 2. This Herbalife vitamin complex is available in tablet form. Due to its fortified composition, the product tends to normalize the functioning of the digestive system and strengthen the immune system;
• Formula 3. Food supplement in powder form. The product fully satisfies the body’s daily need for amino acids and improves protein digestibility;
• Cellular activator. The beneficial properties of Herbalife biological supplements are due to an improvement in metabolic rate and activation of processes responsible for increasing performance;
• Aloe concentrate. An indispensable product for cleaning the gastrointestinal tract;
• Thermojetics. The product is an activator of fat burning processes in the body and is available in the form of a drink or tablets.

In addition to nutritional supplements, Herbalife offers a large selection of products with caring properties - face masks, body creams, shampoos and hair conditioners.

Composition and quality of Herbalife products

All Herbalife products are made only from healthy, natural and environmentally friendly ingredients. Each product is made on the basis of carefully selected extracts of plants and herbs, for the cultivation of which there are special plantations owned by the company. Near the fields there are production complexes where plants are subject to final quality control and further processing with minimal loss of medicinal properties. All production is certified, and the benefits of each drug are confirmed by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and 74 other countries. Despite all the myths that Herbalife products are dangerous to health, their use is harmless at the official level.

How Herbalife works

Unfortunately, like all nutritional supplements, Herbalife products cannot work miracles. Cocktails and powders are not able to burn extra pounds before your eyes. They only make the weight loss process easier and more comfortable. Any company employee knows that maximum benefit Herbalife products only manifest themselves in the case of a well-chosen nutritional system and responsible adherence to the following recommendations:

• You need to reduce your calorie intake. The basis of any Herbalife diet is to reduce the caloric content of food consumed by 20 - 30%. Sweets, fried and flour foods are excluded from the diet;
• Drink enough water. The official formula for calculating the daily norm is 40 ml of water per 1 kg of weight;
• Do physical exercises;
• Strictly follow the prescribed nutritional program, since the effect of one product is less effective than a complex combination of drugs.

Thus, the benefits of Herbalife products are only one component of the process that restores youth, health and beauty.

The benefits of Herbalife for weight loss

The benefits of Herbalife for weight loss and human health are obvious. All products are safe, highly fortified and consist of herbal ingredients. Eating miracle cocktails will help cleanse the body of harmful toxins, normalize metabolism and strengthen the immune system. In addition, purchasing Herbalife products carries a certain psychological burden. A person spends a considerable amount on purchasing a complex food product for weight loss, which allows him to tune in to a diet and follow it for the prescribed amount of time.

Herbalife diet

The range of products in the Herbalife dietary nutrition program directly depends on the desired result. There are different programs aimed at:

• For weight loss;
• Reduction in volume in centimeters;
• Improved well-being;
• Increased efficiency and energy;
• Improving the condition of skin, hair and nails.

A specially trained sales consultant for Herbalife products selects one of the existing nutrition programs based on the needs and individual characteristics of a person, including metabolic rate, starting weight and height ratio.

Menu for the week

The secret of Herbalife diet foods is to reduce the amount of carbohydrates by increasing the content of healthy, high-quality protein. The weekly regimen is compiled individually, depending on the initial characteristics of the person and his wishes. An approximate menu of products for a week for those who want to lose excess weight:

	Monday						Sunday
	Healthy breakfast Herbalife (Formula 1 product based on skim milk or kefir)
			Low-fat cheese	Protein bar	1-2 boiled eggs		Protein bar
	Steamed lean fish fillet	Turkey fillet	Steamed lean fish fillet	Stewed chicken with vegetables	Chicken fillet with asparagus	Lentils with vegetables	Boiled beef or pork
	Grapefruit	Tea Thermojetics	Cherry tomato and cucumber salad	Tea Thermojetics	Apple green	Tea Thermojetics	Grapefruit
	Herbalife Dinner (Formula 1 water-based product)

Important! The main rule is that portions should not be large. In case of a noticeable and persistent feeling of hunger, it is better to increase the number of snacks rather than the portion size.

Prohibited and permitted products

Herbalife nutritionists advise increasing the consumption of foods containing healthy protein (protein). It helps improve metabolism, dulls the feeling of hunger and gives you energy for a long time. Among these products:

• Chicken, turkey, beef, pork;
• Lean fish (salmon, tuna, pink salmon);
• Bean products;
• Nuts;
• Eggs;
• Fermented milk products containing up to 5% fat;
• Green and citrus fruits;
• Vegetables;
• Buckwheat and oatmeal.

Foods high in simple carbohydrates are often harmful and cause diabetes, obesity and other health problems. This is due to their ability to quickly be absorbed and transformed into sugar, sharply increasing its level. Products that should be avoided:

• Sweet;
• Flour;
• Juices, carbonated drinks;
• Semolina;
• Dates;
• Rye malt;
• Fast food;
• Prunes;
• White rice;
• Potato;
• Watermelon.

When weighing the pros and cons of Herbalife products, it is worth considering the fact that the company’s nutritionists recommend sticking to a regular protein diet. Contrary to the declared miraculous properties, the introduction of Herbalife products as dietary supplements will replenish vitamin reserves and speed up metabolism, but will not burn excess fat on your own.

Can Herbalife shakes be a meal replacement?

Due to their properties, Herbalife products are quite capable of replacing some meals. Protein shakes can be a nutritious breakfast or light dinner that contains the right amount of micronutrients. However, it is not recommended to completely switch to Herbalife products. For normal functioning, the body needs not only protein compounds, but also other organic products.

How long to wait for results and how much weight can you lose?

If you follow the nutritional system with Herbalife products, the result will not take long to arrive. The first kilograms will disappear in a week. On the Internet you can find hundreds of reviews and photos (before and after) of losing weight using Herbalife products.

Side effects and consequences of taking Herbalife

Despite the quality of Herbalife products confirmed by the Ministry of Health, there is an opinion that they are harmful. This is due to scientists conducting independent examinations of Herbalife products regarding the balance of benefits and harms of cocktails and nutritional supplements. Laboratory studies by Swiss and Israeli hepatologists revealed the following changes in the body of those losing weight using the Herbalife system:

• Rapid heartbeat;
• Destruction of liver cells;
• Increased blood pressure;
• Sleep disturbance;
• Violation of emotional stability, aggressiveness;
• Development of cerebral vascular pathologies causing stroke;
• Addiction.

To protect yourself from possible consequences, you must strictly adhere to the dosages of products and follow a diet, not excluding meals.

Contraindications to taking Herbalife medications

There is no official information about contraindications on the packaging of Herbalife products. Despite this, any diet that includes Herbalife products can be harmful to your health. For this reason there are some restrictions. You should avoid using Herbalife nutritional supplements:

• Minors;
• Elderly over 60 years of age;
• Pregnant and lactating;
• With liver or kidney pathology;
• In case of nervous disorders;
• For diabetes mellitus;
• Problems with blood clotting;
• High blood pressure.

Important! In case of individual intolerance, you should also stop using Herbalife products. A large number of herbal components contained in the company's product line can cause allergic reactions and cause irreparable harm to the body.

Conclusion

The benefits and harms of Herbalife depend only on a competent approach to diet. Despite all the controversy, the products do not contain any components hazardous to health. On the contrary, Herbalife nutritional supplements can be an excellent assistant on the path to beauty and good health.