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Questions And Answers

Prepared by David B. Katzin, M.D.,Ph.D,
Chairman of Herbalife's Medical and Scientific Advisory Board

WHAT IS HERBALIFE?
Herbalife is a scientifically formulated, Herbal-Based, calorie- reduced nutrition program. It is centered around our unique high- energy level, protein rich nutritional shake or meal replacement drink, Formula 1, to which has been added food supplements containing important vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and nutritional herbs. The herbalife program has been used for weight control and health enhancement since 1980, by literally millions of individuals around the world.
 
 
 
DO YOU LOSE WEIGHT BECAUSE YOU SKIP MEALS?
 
No. Herbalife's calorie-reduced program encourages participants to eat three meals daily. Two usual meals are in the form of our nutitionally balanced meal replacement ddrink and the third is any meal of your choice. In addition, Herbalife has devised a seven-day recommended meal plan which is distributed with its program. Diets which require people to skip meals are unhealthy and stimulate binge eating.
 
IS HERABLFE A "LIQUID PROTEIN OR STARVATION DIET "?
 
Definitely not! Herbalife is neither of these. Our program supplies at least 1000 calories daily and is nutritionally complete so individuals can lose weight safely and effectively, and , just as important, keep weight off. " Liquid protein diets" which use nutritionally unbalanced protein-based drinks, or starvation diets, which reduce calories so low ( Less than 500 clories daily) that people literally starve to lose weight, are both extremely unhealthy and have less than 20% long term success.
 
HOW DOES HERBALIFE WORK?
 
Herbalife supplies all the balanced nutrition the body needs on a dialy basis. Individuals, who choose to, can lose excess eight by reducing excess calories without sacrificing important nutrients like protein, potassium and iron. As a result, they feel thier best while they lose both excess weight and inches.
 
IS HERBALIFE "NATURAL" ?
 
The Herbalife 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 Herbalife progam must fulfill three important conditions: purity, potency and stabilty. This how we maintain the high level of quality associated with the Herbalife name.
 
WHAT CAUSES THE FEELING OF INCREASED ENERGY? IS IT CAFFEINE?
 
The weight loss and energy-enhancing effects of herbalife are the result of its scientivically balanced nutritional formula. They are not due to caffeine or any natural or synthetic stimulant. herbalife's 100% herbal guarana product contains pure guarna which has naturally occurring caffeine content of about 30 mg. per tablet ( The same amount of caffeine as a small cola drink).
 
ARE THE VITAMIN LEVELS, LIKE VITAMIN A, HIGH? ARE THEY SAFE?
 
The levels of vitamins and minerals inall Herbalife formulas are carefully designed to assure that individuals consuming them will not develop deficiencies or excesses. All of our formulas are created to assure that all individuals, regardless of their nutritional  needs, receive optimum nutrition. Studies demonstrate that there are no "Build-Up" of vitamins or minerals associated with the use of Herbalife products, including vitamin A. In formulateing Herbalife products, we have 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.
 
WHAT DO THE HERBS DO AND ARE THEY SAFE?
 
Herbs are nature's bounty. They are rich sources ov vitamins, minerals, fiber, and related nutrients essential for good health. The Herbal mixtures used in Herbalife products have been created by experts to maximize nutritional potency. The herbs are the highest quality availavle anywhere in the world and are free of pesticide rresidues and other possible contaminats.  The tableting of the Herbal mixtures occurs under the strict quality control to assure both purity and safety.
 
CAN EVERYONE USE HERBALIFE?
 
Yes. Sicne Herbalife products are 100% nutritional food supplements, they are safe for everyone. Certain individuals including children, pregnant or lactating wome, insulin dependent diabetics and those with compromised kidney function are advised to consult with their physician before beginning this or any other weight loss program.
 
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 ll the Herbalife products were safe. However, the FDA does not actually approve any nutritional product or food supplement, only drugs, medication and medical devices. In addition, whenever Herbalife is introduced into a new country, it is reviewed by that country's government before it is approved for importantion and distribution.
 
HAS THE HERBALIFE PROGRAM BEEN TESTED?
 
Absolutely. The Herbalife program has had extensive clinical testing in the United Sates 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 hipped anywhere in the world.
 
DO HERBALIFE DISTRIBUTORS REQUIRE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING?
 
No. The Herbalife weight control program has been specifically designed by experts and Doctors in the fields of Food Technology and Nutritional medicines so that it is completely self-expertise ont he part of its Distributors. However, the Herbalife medical and scientific advisory board offers its distributors extensive nutrtional education int he form of literature, tapes and seminars.
 
DOES THE HERBALFE PROGRAM CHANGE EATING HABITS?
 
Definitely.  The Herbalife program promotes good nutritional habits like reducing fat, fried foods, salt and sugar int he diet and increasing fiber and complex carbohydrates. Most important, Herbalife teaches individuals how to achieve and maintain and ideal weight. It is a lifetime health program that works for everyone.
 
IS EXERCISE A PART OF THE HERBALIFE PROGRAM?
 
Herbalife encourages participants to follow a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition, regular exercise, moderation in the use of alcohol and avoiding tobacco use.  The Herbalife program works even if individuals do not ar cannot exercise. Many people cannot exercise because of serious injuries or other health problems. Even these individulas can use the Herbalife program to lose weight successfully.
 
IS THERE ENOUGH FLUID AND FIBER IN THE HERBALIFE PROGRAM?
 
Yes. When followed as recommended, the Herbalife 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.  Supplemental fiber tablets are available for those who wish to further increase their daily fiber intake.
 
IS THE HERBALIFE PROGRAM RECOMMENDED BY DOCTORS?
 
Absolutely. Herbalife has a medical and scientific advisory board that tests and researches Herbalife products and continually monitors reports of results sent by customers and distributors. In addition, many physicians and other professionals in all parts of the world use Herbalife both in their personal lives and in their practices.