![]() Of the 20 patients, 17 fully recovered after treatment, 2 are unknown, and 1 developed cirrhosis of the liver. These patients were using Herbalife products from 16 days to 3 years before being treated. Spain has witnessed similar problems regarding Herbalife and liver injury with 20 cases from 2003 to 2010. 3 patients suffered acute liver failureĢ of the patients who suffered from symptoms of acute liver failure consulted with their Herbalife reps to only be advised to continue or increase the dose of their supplements.Symptoms of fatigue and jaundice were presented at around 12 months after starting to use Herbalife products. ![]() No other alternative medicines or supplements were being used. They had been using products for at least 3 months.ġ8 different Herbalife products were being used by these patients so it’s difficult to ascertain which products may cause health issues. ![]() His markers of liver damaged decreased dramatically.Ī 41-year-old female developed jaundice and fatigue which stemmed from taking Herbalife supplements which she was encouraged to take by her husband, a Herbalife distributor, for weight control.Īfter being admitted to the hospital, she had to undergo a liver transplant. She is now doing well 7 years later having been advised to refrain from using Herbalife.ġ0 patients were also identified in Israel as having suffered from unexplained liver injury associated with Herbalife products. Of these patients, one (30 years of age) was advised to stop taking Herbalife products due to jaundice as he had been taking them for 2 years. ![]() The prevailing symptoms were fatigue, loss of appetite, and jaundice which become prevalent at 0.5-144 months from taking the first dose. None of these patients were obese or had pre-existing liver disease.Īll patients were using several Herbalife supplements for weight loss at the recommended dose. 10 cases were retrospectively studied with an age range of 30-69. Unless you work in corporate marketing.The first published cases of the potential side effects from Herbalife were from Switzerland. ‘Superclub’ Galaxy is currently bottom of the MLS standings with a 4-13-6 record. Helps promote a sense of well-being," says the website), but you can only hope that at least he got a good deal on a bulk order. Thank you Herbalife, for making my job easier in helping our players reach their true potentials."įrank doesn’t specifically say whether he’s been taking the company’s ‘Relax Now’ stress management pills ("helps you de-stress and get more out of life. Nothing I’ve tried before or since has given me a more competitive edge."ĭuring every game? Is Joe popping Total Control Metabolism Boosters (a "powerful blend of green tea, yerba maté, cacao and 11 other powerful herbs") as opposing forwards charge past Ty Harden? Or is it a squirt of Herbal Aloe Everyday Soothing Gel to salve the pain of those endless defeats and a 1.82 goals against average?īest endorsement of all comes from coach Frank Yallop: "Since our players began using Herbalife products, I’ve seen a big improvement in their ability to focus their minds, as well as maintain hydration and energy throughout games. My solution? Simple… I use Herbalife products during every practice and every game. When you have a ball traveling towards you at up to 85 miles-per-hour, that means you need incredible mind-body reaction time. Says goalkeeper Joe Cannon: "Every time I take the field, my single goal is to stop others from scoring. Says defender Chris Albright: "Since I started using Herbalife, my mental clarity and energy have really improved." Chris has also been on the injured list since early spring with a torn hamstring, an ailment that is presumably beyond the curative powers of Herbalife’s Bulk & Muscle Formula Protein Drink Mix ("an exclusive protein blend of soy, whey and egg-white proteins with 30g protein per serving to support athletic performance and boost energy," according to the official website). It contains a number of endorsements for Herbalife products from Galaxy staff and players – certainly way more than the company’s ever received from the Food and Drug Administration, which stubbornly refuses to find any scientific evidence that Herbalife benefits your health. The official website of Herbalife, the "nutritional products" company that sponsors the Galaxy’s globally sold jerseys, has its own soccer section nowadays. But who needs satire when you’ve got real life? The company’s a dozen steps ahead of me. Today I was going to run a skit about the effects of Herbalife products on the LA Galaxy players.
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