The Herbalife Story
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In the 1970s in Los Angeles, California, a young man named Mark Hughes watched as his mother struggled with one diet after another in an effort to reach her "ideal weight," as so many people do. Tragically, however, Jo Ann Hughes died after following a number of unhealthy diets. She was only 36.

Mark decided that no one should have to suffer because they felt overweight. He set out to create a safe weight loss method based on sound nutrition rather than medicine. Thus Herbalife was born, with Mark selling right from the trunk of his car. Mark worked with nutrition experts and health professionals, and in 1980 introduced a revolutionary vitamin-rich, herbal-based protein shake mix.

Addition of Diverse Product Lines
Today, Herbalife offers a wide range of scientifically advanced products, not only for weight loss, but also for enhancing nutrition and general health, skin and hair care, an exciting line of cosmetics, and a collection of products just for children. There are over 150 different products for all stages of life, with new ones on the way all the time. The emphasis on herbs and other natural ingredients and the Herbalife exclusive formulations appeal to the growing consumer interest in herbal and natural products.

To ensure that Herbalife products are safe and effective and are on the cutting edge of science, Herbalife has appointed a Medical Advisory Board. This includes a group of respected medical experts, scientists, nutritionists and health-care professionals who oversee the research and development of Herbalife products. Many of the board members also conduct trainings around the world so the Herbalife Independent Distributors stay well-informed about the Herbalife product line.

Helping the Community
In addition to our business efforts, Herbalife gives back to the community. With the creation of the Herbalife Family Foundation, Herbalife has dedicated itself to improving the lives of young people everywhere.

This pioneering organization is Herbalife's way of saying thanks to the world. Founder Mark Hughes wanted troubled children and teens to get a break in life, the way he did when he was a kid. So in 1994 Mark created the Herbalife Family Foundation in order to provide aid and financial assistance to charitable organizations and funds dedicated to helping "at-risk" children everywhere.

At Herbalife's Expo '99 distributor training events in Orlando, Florida, a series of major fund-raising drives raised $1.2 million for the Herbalife Family Foundation and its sister organization, the Herbalife International Family Foundation. And since its inception, the Foundation has disbursed $3 million to charities that reach out to the needs of the world's at-risk youth. As long as there are children and teens in need, the Herbalife Family Foundation* will be there. Its mission is everlasting.

* Please note that the Herbalife Family Foundation is a non-profit entity separate from Herbalife International, Inc.

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