Is Herbalife product bad for me? 

​No, Herbalife products are not bad for you. All Herbalife products are safe for use by healthy individuals when used in accordance with labeled instructions. Millions of people worldwide use Herbalife products daily. In 2025 alone, about 4.3 million Herbalife Formula 1 Healthy Meal shakes were consumed each day. Herbalife products are foods and dietary supplements that deliver safe amounts of nutrients and bioactive compounds, including botanicals, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, protein, amino acids, and probiotic. These products are formulated based on scientific evidence and in compliance with applicable local regulations.

Why Do Some People Say Herbalife Products are Bad?

Concerns about Herbalife products often stem from misunderstandings about direct selling, the role of dietary supplements, or misinformation online. Herbalife adheres to strict regulatory, quality, and safety standards across 90+ markets, ensuring all products meet applicable local regulations.

Is the Herbalife Diet Dangerous?

No, the Herbalife diet is designed to support balanced nutrition. Our meal replacement shakes, supplements, and protein products are developed following rigorous safety assessments and quality controls. We advise customers to incorporate Herbalife products into a balanced diet and consult healthcare professionals if they have specific dietary concerns.

Is Herbalife Harmful?

No, Herbalife products are not harmful when used as directed by healthy individuals. All ingredients undergo extensive safety testing following guidelines from the U.S. FDA and other global regulatory bodies. Our research and development teams ensure that every product meets the highest standards before reaching consumers.

How Does Herbalife Ensure Product Safety?

Herbalife tests all products both internally and through third-party certifying organizations to verify compliance with regulatory guidelines. Our global research and development teams collaborate to maintain safety and efficacy.

• Our labs follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and ISO 17025 accreditation.
• Our manufacturing facilities meet NSF International’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and GMP for Sports Facility Registration.
• Our products are scientifically grounded and supported by over 300 staff scientists, Ph.D.s, and experts in nutrition, science, and health. They ensure quality at every stage, from concept to delivery, in full compliance with all government regulations. 

What is Herbalife's quality commitment to consumers?

Herbalife advocates for creating an open dialogue between customers and their healthcare providers. This is a key component in ensuring consumer safety.  Global Post-Market Safety Affairs helps facilitate these conversations by making our health and safety staff available to consult with any healthcare provider.

Herbalife’s Global Post-Market Safety Affairs team is happy to address any product-related questions that healthcare providers may have. Whether they may be suitable for use by customers with certain dietary restrictions or other unique medical considerations. Healthcare providers can contact the company directly at gcs@herbalife.com.