Herbalife occupies a special position among manufacturers of weight loss products. His activities were criticized many times, and the drugs were called useless. Despite everything, the company's offices operate all over the world, and some products are popular and well recognizable. Herbalife herbal drink is a tea that is used to cleanse the body and safely lose weight. Below we will analyze in more detail its composition, admission rules and consumer reviews.
General information
Mark Hughes was once inspired by the idea of creating products for he althy weight loss. It was he who created the Herbalife company in the USA in 1980. He launched a line of dietary supplements for weight loss and proper nutrition, among which tea occupied a special place.
The company claims that the composition of the preparations includes only extracts, powders and extracts from medicinal fruits and herbs that affect the body without harm to he alth, helping to normalize metabolism, reduce weight, improve skin and hair.
Means for weight loss "Herbalife" have a convenient form of use. All additives and teas are tested and developed in our own laboratories, and also have the necessary certificates. There are more than eighty offices of the company all over the world, including in Russia. Therefore, it is not difficult to buy products of this brand.
What is the use of the drink
It is worth immediately debunking the myth that the herbal drink "Herbalife" burns fat. Actually it is not. The components that make up tea act differently. They cleanse the body of toxins, remove excess fluid, reduce appetite and improve intestinal motility.
The benefits of the drink are as follows:
- stimulates metabolism;
- increases vitality;
- edema disappears;
- excess water and toxins are removed;
- energy and lightness appear;
- improves digestion;
- appetite decreases.
Composition and properties of the main components
Herbalife herbal drink contains extracts of black and green tea, hibiscus, cardamom, coffee powder and mallow. Below is a closer look at each of these components.
- Green tea extract. It has tonic and antioxidant properties, contains caffeine. The therapeutic effect is provided due to vitamin P, which is part of the composition. It lowers blood pressure, strengthens blood vessels, normalizes sugar and cholesterol in the blood. Catechins have antiviral and antimicrobial activity. Vitamins, enzymes and minerals have a beneficial effect on metabolism, increase metabolism, help eliminate toxins and break down fats. Antioxidant properties slow down the aging process, prevent cell oxidation and have a positive effect on the skin.
- Black tea extract. It improves memory, activates mental activity, stimulates metabolism, relieves fatigue, normalizes heart activity, speeds up metabolism, and is good for teeth. In addition, it contains quercetin, which prevents the formation of blood clots. Black tea extract also contains organic acids, alkaloids, tannins, essential oils and vitamins. And manganese and iron have a beneficial effect on the overall well-being of a person.
- Mallow extract. It enhances the antioxidant defense of the body, as it is considered a source of anthocyanins. Caffeine tones and speeds up metabolism. Enhances the effects of green tea to help eliminate fat more efficiently.
- Hibiscus flowers. They contain a special complex of fruit and amino acids, inorganic and organic trace elements, a large amount of vitamins. Also in hibiscus flowers there are polysaccharides, flavonoids, anthocyanins. All this helps to cleanse the body, eliminate toxins, improve metabolism and slow downfat formation. The complex of trace elements and vitamins provides the body with vital energy, helps to overcome fatigue, improves immunity.
- Cardamom extract normalizes digestion. It is considered one of the best digestive system stimulants. It contains calcium, iron, phosphorus, zinc, magnesium, B vitamins and useful essential oils. Removes toxins from the body.
- Lemon peel extract. Contains a large amount of bioflavonoids, which help to better absorb vitamins and other beneficial substances.
Herbalife herbal drink: how to drink
Since tea contains a lot of caffeine, experts advise drinking it in the morning and afternoon, but no later than 17 hours. The drink is brewed very simply: 0.5 teaspoon of the powder is poured with hot, warm or cold water, it all depends on the preferences of the person. Tea is consumed several times a day, and the time of intake does not depend on food.
Therapeutic course lasts one month, then a break is made. Herbal drink "Herbalife" can be used not only for weight loss, but also for loss of strength, chronic fatigue, reduced performance. The calorie content of the product is only 5 kcal per serving.
Side effects and contraindications
Prolonged use of this tea can cause dizziness, insomnia and dry mouth. In some cases, the heart rhythm is disturbed, the pressure rises, and a depressed emotional state occurs. Before using herbaldrink "Tea Herbalife" need a doctor's consultation.
Means is contraindicated in:
- pregnancy and lactation;
- diabetes;
- individual intolerance to components;
- chronic stomach diseases;
- increased nervous excitability;
- hypertension;
- disorders in the liver and kidneys;
- diseases of the circulatory system;
- pronounced atherosclerosis.
You should also not drink tea for migraines and severe headaches until the causes of their occurrence are clear.
Does everyone lose weight
During the time that the company sells its products, thousands of women and men have taken advantage of the supplements. They drank teas, took protein shakes, ate candy bars, and tried to follow the recommendations of the consultants.
Real reviews of "Herbalife" for weight loss only say that you can really get rid of extra pounds only in combination with physical activity and proper nutrition. If you do not follow a diet and do not play sports, no teas and nutritional supplements will help. Most people who have eaten an unbalanced diet refer to the company's products as useless products that do not help burn fat.
The opinion of doctors and those who have lost weight
On forums and websites you can find a lot of real reviews about "Herbalife". There are both positive and negative statements. After analyzing them, one canthe conclusion is that tea helps only those who refuse junk food and exercise regularly.
Many doctors are skeptical about herbal weight loss drink. Some admit that the drug can be used as an additional tool during the fight against extra pounds. In this case, it is able to increase the effectiveness of other methods by cleansing the body and speeding up the metabolism. But the influence of tea is very small, and as an independent product for weight loss, it is useless. Experts also focus on the fact that prolonged and uncontrolled use of the Herbalife herbal drink can be harmful to he alth.
Criticism
The company has repeatedly faced litigation and criticism. Most often, the accusations were based on the fact that the supplements produced did not give the promised effect and were even harmful. In the 90s, the first publications about the hepatotoxicity of Herbalife preparations appeared. At the same time, studies were made that revealed that the agents can cause severe renal failure. It is worth noting that the objectivity of the results was called into question.
In the 80s, Herbalife was called a pyramid scheme. This led to the fact that the company periodically found itself under investigation. But here, too, guilt has not been proven. The company was also called a cult, suspected of having links with Scientologists and Freemasons, and criticized for the Mark Hughes personality cult. All this continues to this day. But despite everything, Herbalife continues its activities.
Conclusion
The action of the herbal drink "Herbalife" is based on reducing appetite and speeding up metabolism. Tea is positioned as a remedy made from natural herbal ingredients. The manufacturer promises not only weight loss after using the product, but also an improvement in intestinal motility, the condition of the skin, hair, and the appearance of vivacity. However, without physical activity and proper nutrition, the drink will not help get rid of extra pounds.
