Is the Herbalife weight loss program safe?”
This is what Ann M. Coulston, MS, RD, a Nutrition Consultant from Stanford University School of Medicine has to say about it: At www.herbalife.com, I found more than 30 products for weight management. Formula 1 seems to be the high-protein shake and Formula 2 the multivitamins/trace elements capsules with fiber mentioned in the question. Formula 1 contains 9 grams of soy protein, which is about the same amount of “high-quality” protein found in 8 oz of milk. Soy proteins are agreeable to the general population, patients with type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus, and patients with coronary artery disease. However, use of these products in patients with pre-existing health conditions must carry the consent of the physician. This is especially true for patients with diabetes, because the amount of protein and calories provided by these supplements must be taken into consideration when developing their nutrition prescription. The amount of in
