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Herbalife Side Effects

June 8th, 2009 | Posted in News & Articles | 39 Comments | 20,828 views

If you’ve just started taking Herbalife to lose weight, or you’re considering it, you may be wondering if there are any Herbalife side effects. It’s a reasonable question for anyone who is unfamiliar with the program.

Herbalife has a broad product range for health, nutrition and weight loss. The core product offering is the Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix. This is a protein based shake mix designed to be used as a meal replacement. The program also includes certain herbal supplements and vitamins to target specific weight loss needs, such as supporting metabolism, reducing fluid retention, burning fat and building energy.

Herbalife Side Effects

Certain ingredients in some of the Herbalife products may cause Herbalife side effects for various people. Fortunately the USDA requires that any such warnings be included on the product labels. Herbalife aside, you should always inspect the product label for any over the counter weight loss supplement.

Here are three ingredients that could possibly cause side effects:

  1. Caffeine – Some Herbalife products contain caffeine as a metabolism booster. Caffeine can cause nervousness, headaches and higher blood pressure. A typical cup of coffee has about 85mg of caffeine per cup. Per serving, Herbalife teas, tablets, and effervescent products have between 65-75 mg of caffeine per serving. If you are allergic to caffeine you should avoid the products that include caffeine. Some of these are: N-R-G Tablets and Liftoff energy drink. Check the product labels on other products for the ingredients.
  2. Protein and/or Soy – Some people are allergic to concentrated protein. Although the body has protein in our cells, the problem occurs when too much protein upsets the balance in the body’s ability to process protein. Again, check the product labels for each Herbalife product you are considering.
  3. Shellfish – According to Herbalife certain products contain shellfish, so if you are allergic to shellfish, you may want to avoid these products: Herbalifeline®, Tri-Shield®, Joint Support.

Herbalife side effects should not be confused with the normal detoxification process our bodies go through as a result of the healthy nutrients we’re now consuming. Also, consider the side effects from prescription drugs. Just listen to the end of any commercial or read the small print. It can be enough to scare you half to death! So, put any Herbalife side effects that you may experience into perspective.

Something else to consider when discussing Herbalife side effects is that especially for children and pregnant or lactating women, you should consult a physician or dietitian before considering any weight control program.

Herbalife was involved in an issue over Ephedra, a supplement that was found to have caused heart problems in some dieters. However, Herbalife adopted a new Ephedra-free formulation in 2004, after the FDA banned the use of Ephedra. Herbalife is now Ephedra-free.

Herbalife has a "Nutrition and Science Advisory Board" comprised of leading nutrition physicians including one Nobel Laureate. So rest assured that Herbalife products are scientifically formulated to produce the desired results while documenting any warnings about possible side effects as required.

Finally, when your body becomes dehydrated, it can cause numerous side effects. As with any weight loss program, it is important that your body does not become dehydrated, so as you begin your weight loss program, it is important to consume enough water throughout the day.

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39 Responses to “Herbalife Side Effects”

  1. Thanks. This was helpful. I use Herbalife but just wasn’t aware of the caffeine related ingredients in some of the items. Thanks again.

  2. Hey There,

    I have decided to take up this “Herbalife”, to lose weight….. Is it advisable…
    I am just 24 Years old.. Unmarried…. Can u plz suggest me.. It will be very helpful….

    Thanks
    Sharmi

  3. Hello Sharmi, yes you may certainly start on the Herbalife diet. Just follow the program instructions and be sure to stick to it. You can look around this blog for more resources that may be helpful for you. Good luck!

  4. why does my throat feel restricted after taking the heralife pills?

  5. It’s difficult to provide a specific answer without enough information. It may be a part of the detoxification process, or may have nothing to do with Herbalife at all. If it persists, you should consult with your doctor, and even take the product label with you so they can check the ingredients to see if perhaps there is something you may be allergic to.

  6. any distributors around pontian, johor.?

  7. Yes, there are distributors in Malaysia and there should be some in your local area. I’d recommend you visit this page and find the Malaysia map: http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-offices-worldwide/. There is an address and link to the Herbalife website and you can contact them to refer you to a local distributor. You can also click the contact us link at the bottom of this page and request a distributor kit so you can order directly.

  8. hi,

    I have planned to take the herbalife,should i take this for life long or any time i can quiet, if i stop this, i will have any kind side effect, what kind of side effect pls let me know and advice how to proceed. waiting for reply.

    thanks,
    syed

  9. Yes, you can take Herbalife products for life. Many people do, and there should be no side effects if you stop taking it.

  10. if i want to reduce weight, wht kind of herbalife should i take.

    rgds,
    syed

  11. hi,

    today i consult the herbalife executive he ask me to take 4.5 litre of water, if i don’t take the 4.5 litre of water i will face any side effect, pls advice

  12. Depending on how much weight you want to lose here are the recommended programs:

    1. Up to 15lbs – http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-shapeworks-quickstart-program/

    2. 15 – 30 lbs – http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-shapeworks-advanced-program/

    3. more than 30 lbs – http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-shapeworks-ultimate-program/

    You can order these by clicking the Order Herbalife button at the top right.

    Water is recommended to aid in the weight loss process. Here is an article about it: http://bloghealthydiet.com/water-and-weight-loss/

  13. hi,

    i want to reduce the weight, for that iam taking milk shake and afresh in the morning alone in how many days the weight will get reduce pls advice how to proceed.

  14. It is recommended that you take 2 shakes a day. Weight loss can occur within a few weeks. Follow the instructions posted here:

    http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-meal-planner-and-sensible-meal-guides/

    Thanks.

  15. I just wanted to know what kind of shakes can I take to lose some pounds.I weight 193 lbs I am 32 yrs mother of 3

  16. Thanks for your comment. Go ahead and take a look at the comment above dated December 1st, 2009. It has links to 3 recommended programs based on how much weight you want to lose.

  17. Hi there, can you take herbalife before sleep? Thank you.

  18. You shouldn’t really eat just before you go to sleep. The recommended usage for the Herbalife shakes is one for breakfast and one for lunch. Then have a sensible meal for dinner. Herbalife has a product called Sleep Now to help you sleep and you can of course take that.

  19. I take Herbal tea concentrate w/water about 12oz, just before soccer training. it works great for me gives me a lot of energy. can pofessional soccer player use it? is there any substance in it I should be worried about?

  20. I am doing the Herbalife Shapeworks Advance Weight Loss Program. I have only two days doing this program, I am feeling very stressed out and w/ tension on my upper body from head to chest & arms. It only happens to me when I take the pills all together 3 times a day. I am taking cell activator, multivitamin complex, total control and cell-u-loss. I take all of these w/ each meal (1 pill of each). Should I do this a different way? HELP PLEASE!..I AM REALLY DETERMINE TO LOSE MY WEIGHT BUT I WANT TO MAKE SURE I FOLLOW THE PROGRAM THE RIGHT WAY. THANKS :-)

  21. Herbalife Tea is good for professional sports people. There should not be any ingredients in there to be concerned about, but if you want to satisfy yourself, you can also take the label to your doctor to take a look.

    What you’re experiencing may be a normal part of the detoxification process. http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-diet-detoxification. Just follow the instructions on the tablet bottles and consult with your weight loss coach.

    Here are some additional instructions on how to use the program: http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-meal-planner-and-sensible-meal-guides

  22. I am one of the herbalife distributor in the North west, what initially worked for me prior to becoming a distributor was, 2 shakes a day of Formula 1 and Formula 2 which is in tablets form x 3 times a day. I was advised to drink at least 3 litres of water. I mixed my Formula 1 shakes with Soya milk, 250mls 2 times a day. I had to have 1 health meal a day. in between, I took herbalife protein bar, and some soya nuts snacks.

    I lost a lot of weight within 3 weeks, considering I was not exercising a lot, due to lack of time. Ever since my energy levels have dramatically remain stable. I am able to maintain sleep, more than 7 hours minimum which was very difficult for me prior to herbalife. I feel less stressed out than I was before. I am a lot happier to be honest. I would recommend herbalife to anybody, although it is expensive, but its worth it. It’s definately, cheaper, healthier and safer option than Gastric banding or gastric bypass.

    The only side effects I incurred in the begginning were headaches, and this is only when I had not drunk enough water, but they eventually vanished.

    I am now taking only 1 shake aday for my nutritional maintainous and boost my vitamin levels in the system.

  23. Hi everyone,

    Am also one of the distributor of herbal life. I took the shake for four months. Now I have giddiness for the whole because of lack of nutrition. So now I stopped that drink. Still I am unable to overcome from this illness. Please consult your doctor to proceed further.

  24. Lack of nutrition? So consuming the high calorie processed foods that most American’s eat is better than a nutritious shake that has been scientifically formulated to supply our bodies with the nutrients they need for healthy functioning? Are you having a healthy meal for dinner? You can’t survive off the shakes alone… One for breakfast, one for lunch and then a sensible meal….Maybe we’re missing something here, but given the choice of prescribed drugs, which themselves have all kinds of scary side effects from blood clots to strokes to who knows what….I’d rather choose something healthy and nutritious….whether that’s a Herbalife shake, or organic foods, or whatever… Your body is probably reacting to the fact that it’s receiving something nutritious, as opposed to the gunk you’ve been feeding it for all these years…

  25. I too am a dedicated Herbalife distributor. In a comment left by Tania, on January 15,2010, I would like to add a suggestion. When I started the program, I was also taking my supplements 3x a day and noticed that I was a bit “jittery” and feeling tension. After some experimentation, I found that taking the “Total Control” 3x a day was causing this. Therefore, I have lowered my dosage to 2x. Once in the morning and at lunch. This seems to have solved the problem. Another recommendation is if you are a drinker of caffeinated beverages (coffee, tea, soda, etc), consumption needs to be cut back while using Total Control. If problems with tension still exist after changing your dosage, try “Snack Defense” It helps to keep your blood sugar at normal levels and may help with binge eating without the caffeine. Please remember that there are guidelines that are “recommended” by Herbalife, but you can always adjust dosage to your personal taste. Just don’t exceed the recommended dosage on the product.

    I hope this information was helpful to you and all who read this. (sorry if I stepped on anyone’s toes!)

  26. I am taking herbalife from last one month in 1st week i loose 1 kg. but in 2nd week i could not take it for 5 days. i was having my regular lunch & dinner. & my weight increased by 0.5kg again. I want to ask when i will stop taking herbalife, will my weight increase again? Please advise.

    Vrunda

  27. Hi, I am 30 year old married women. I would like to use herbalife product to reduce my over weight around 40 to 50 pounds. we are planning for a baby in 6 to 9 months.If i use this product, will i have any side effects ? any suggestions how to use this product will be helpfull.

    Thanks

  28. hi,i want to use herbalife products. i have to lose 25kgs.so please tell me what all products i have to take.

  29. Thanks for your question. Please refer to the comment above posted on December 1st to answer your question.

  30. I have started to take herbalife products.The distributor i bought the products recommended me to take 2 shakes one in the morning and other in night and a balanced food in lunch.Please tell me is it advisable to take the shake in night.Products i am taking are shake,proteinpowder,afresh,multivitamin,cell u loss.Kindly guide me whether i am using the right products.I have to lose 25 kgs.Now i am 72 kgs.He also told me that i should not take fruits.

  31. Program instructions can be found here:
    http://bloghealthydiet.com/herbalife-meal-planner-and-sensible-meal-guides/

  32. i have started herballife 15 days back have lost 3 kgs i really dont know if this will work for long time as i do feel like eating some food sometime

  33. Hi,

    I am about to be a Herbalife distributor and start up with the Shakework Programme, thanks for this blog. There are a lot of information i can be found here. At least i will be aware and will be more careful when i sell the product to people. Truly thanks.

    Joanne Tang

  34. Hi i am 26 i have started consuming this product from past 15 days i am unmarried will it cause any side effect in future while i conceive.

  35. The product should have no impact on your future plan for starting a family. It is always recommended to show the label of the products you’re taking to your physician for their advice.

  36. Hey, I am underweight and would like to gain some pounds. Someone recommended me the protein milkshake from Herbalife (F 1). Is it Alright for me to consume? But some friends of mine frightened me that there may be some side effects later on.

  37. My parents are taking insuline, can they consume the Herbalife Shake i.e the Formula 1? Why Multi Vit & Min tablet i.e. Formula 2 causes a cheast pain whenever they tke it?

  38. hi – i just got into herbalife – and its the most amazing product on the market – my mother pushed me into trying it -but after tryin every lots of other diets and failing -i said i give it a go that was in july i lost 3 and half stone and have kept the weight off with weight loss comes better health – you have to eat better food less fat in body – cleaner insides – therefore your in better health – not rocket science – so spread the word!!

    for Sharos that wants to put weight on – take your shake its a food high in nutrition low in cals – so eat it along side yur regular meals -

  39. i use herbelife last 3manth i lost 10kg but now i cant reduce my wait . What can i do.:)

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