Question 1

how safe herbalife is?

Accepted Answer

Not known for sure: Herbalife has many products, and since they are not medications approved by the fda, herbalife products are probably not tested for interactions and side effects like real medicines are. So, that means nobody really knows what side effects there are. If an herbalife user hears of some interaction or thinks he is getting a side effect, he can visit his primary care doctor.

Question 2

i want to lose a few kilos. is herbalife healthy?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: Herbalife has many products, and since they are not medications or substances approved by the FDA, Herbalife products are probably not tested for effectiveness, interactions, or side effects like real medicines are. That means nobody really knows what side effects there are. If an Herbalife user hears of some interaction or thinks she is getting a side effect, she can call her primary care doctor.

Question 3

is the herbalife aloe concentrate safe for toddlers?

Accepted Answer

No: None of the herbalife products are approved for toddlers. The label clearly states to be used for persons 18 years or older. Not a good practice to start experimenting with your toddler specially when they can tell you how they feel allergic reactions in toddlers are pretty serious.

Question 4

what products from herbalife should i take to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

None: Herbalife like other supplement manufacturers/marketeers can not help you lose weight in a healthy way and sustain that weight loss. You need to change your diet and overall lifestyle if you want to lose weight in a healthy manner and keep it off.  Try weight watchers' program but don't buy their products either.

Question 5

should i take herbalife shake before working out or after?

Accepted Answer

Mostly after: Some will experience stomach cramps if they take food prior to working out.  This shouldn't be a problem afterwards.  If taking if prior does not cause this problem for you, then the timing does not matter.

Question 6

can fruit be used with herbalife prolessa duo with no bad effect?

Accepted Answer

Yes: According to their site, "prolessa duo" is palm oil, oat oil, and "conjugated" linoleic acid (all linoleic acid is conjugated). In other words, it is not going to do anything to you one way of the other. There's a lot of filler so you'll think it's controlling your appetite. It's your money and you can eat whatever else you like.

Question 7

what do you suggest if my fiance wants to try it out to lose weight is herbalife really work?

Accepted Answer

To Lose Weight: I admire your fiancée’s desire to lose weight.
Stressors of relationships work and finances can cause weight gain.
There is not enough clinical research about effectiveness of Herbalife for weight loss.
See a Physician and Nutritionist about your relationship, your fiancés daily caloric intake, over eating due to emotions, motivation for exercise, and commitment to lose weight.

Question 8

could use your help docs! family wants to go to a chinese buffet, but i have started my herbalife routine. will this mess me up a lot?

Accepted Answer

Personal choice: Chinese (and other) buffets offer a variety of choices and you can adhere to the diet you have selected by understanding what is in the diet and what is not.  A few misplaced items for one meal will not "mess" up your diet.  Herbalife has come under scrutiny lately for its ponzi scheme type marketing structure and the quality of its products - caveat emptor.

Question 9

how effective was the herbalife diet?

Accepted Answer

Not: Very good marketing program, they made so much money they bought a lab at ucla, but the patients i know who have taken it have not gotten results and complain about the cost. Weight watchers or myfitnesspal smart phone app are the most consistent that i've seen.

Question 10

how is plexus slim or herbalife?

Accepted Answer

Calorie counting: If you don't learn how to count calories, nothing is going to work for you long term but you can sure spend a lot of money trying to avoid doing so.  It's easy.  Try it for a month. Cut your calorie intake by 200 calories a day and you will lose weight and not have spent a dime. Count every calorie, liquids, catsup, dressings, etc.  Pretty soon you will know the calories in what you like.

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