Science Behind Herbalife

Our Science Everything we do starts with great products; and all our products start with proven science.  Herbalife is  dedicated to developing innovative, effective products that comply with the highest  research, development and manufacturing standards in the industry.

Research & Development Herbalife is committed to setting the standard by which all nutrition companies  are measured. We are advancing the science of nutrition through scientific  research conducted around the world. Since 2003, we’ve increased our  research and development expenditures dramatically to advance the product- development process.

Quality Assurance Product integrity, safety and efficacy have always been Herbalife’s top priorities.  We invest in new technology and research as part of our commitment to providing  innovative, science-based nutrition products. Ingredients used in our products  are also found in many foods. Our materials (including botanical ingredients) are  globally sourced from reputable suppliers and our products are manufactured in  accordance with established quality standards. Product quality is verified at our  in-house laboratory with state-of-the-art testing equipment. The Herbalife quality  team conducts regular audits and inspections of suppliers and contract  manufacturers to ensure compliance.

Manufacturing Herbalife complies with the applicable requirements of all regulatory bodies  wherever we do business. In the United States, all of our products comply  with and are labeled according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA ) regulations. Outside of the United States, we comply with and are regulated  by the various ministries of health and food standards agencies where we  do business. Through the acquisition of assets at Micelle Laboratories,  a California contract manufacturer of food and dietary supplements, we are  able to enhance our global product development and supply chain to better  support our dedicated independent Distributors. It allows us to increase the  speed to market for new products while controlling quality along each step  of the manufacturing process, from raw ingredients to finished products –  part of our ongoing commitment to excellence.

Clinical Studies We are currently conducting several clinical studies with major universities  around the world in order to benchmark the efficacy of various products.  Three clinical studies using our Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix were done:  one atUCLA*, United States, one at the University of Ulm, Germany and  one at Seoul National University Hospital in Korea. The studies conducted  demonstrated that drinking Formula 1 shakes every day as meal  replacements is an effective way to manage weight. A clinical study using  Niteworks was also conducted at UCLA which concluded that the anaerobic  threshold in men between the ages of 50 and 73 increased when drinking  Niteworks every night.  * The University of California does not endorse specific products  or services as a matter of policy.

Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) As an extension of our commitment to quality and scientific integrity,  Herbalife has established a Nutrition Advisory Board (NAB) comprised  of leading experts in the fields of nutrition and health who help educate  and train our independent Distributors on the principles of nutrition,  physical activity and healthy lifestyle.