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Is Herbalife Supplement Safe To Take For Weight Loss?
Question: i am over weight, to reduce weight i have take 3 months herballife supplement. i have lost around 13 kgs with supplement & diet control (no sugar, no rice), when my weight was not reducing further i stopped it. i had maintained my weight for 6 months, now i want to reduce it further. i am planning to take these supplement again for 3 months. wanted to know are there any side effects of same... as i have also lost lots of hair after i stopped this supplement, however i am not sure if it was due to supplement or post pregnancy side effects (delivered baby in Sep 2012). pls. suggest i should take these protein supplement
Brief Answer:
Herbalife has many supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Herbalife weight loss supplements are many types. Which one have you taken and which one are you thinking of taking in future? Can you describe in detail the constituents of the herbalife supplement that you are taking?
Hair loss may be happening due to nutritional deficiencies. Please get tested your self for these by getting blood tests done for anemia, vit B12, folic acid, calcium, vit D, etc.
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Regards
Dr Vaishalee
Herbalife has many supplements
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Herbalife weight loss supplements are many types. Which one have you taken and which one are you thinking of taking in future? Can you describe in detail the constituents of the herbalife supplement that you are taking?
Hair loss may be happening due to nutritional deficiencies. Please get tested your self for these by getting blood tests done for anemia, vit B12, folic acid, calcium, vit D, etc.
Waiting for the details.
Regards
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Thank you for suggesting test doctor will definitely get test done. Regarding herballife supplement, i use to take protein shake i.e 2 spoon of Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix and one spoon of Personalized Protein Powder in water in morning and at night in cold milk, i am planning to take same again. pls. suggest.
Brief Answer:
Can have some side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I am listing the side effects of the ingredients as below:
Personalised protein powder: soy protein isolate is concentrated form of soy. If taken for long term can cause effects like bloating, constipation, etc. Whey protein concentrate can also cause similar side effects if taken in excess. Otherwise this is a safe formulation if taken in moderation (1-2 spoon a day) for a few months.
Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix: This formulation has many ingredients including vitamins and minerals. Vitamins and minerals are mostly safe when taken under recommended allowance. It also has soy protein isolate as main ingredient. Thus it should not be taken with the personalized protein powder. It also has proteases that are digestive enzymes. These are not needed if your digestion is ok. These may hamper your normal digestion. It can cause digestive side effects like diarhea/constipation, pain in abdomen, bloating, gas, dizziness, cough, nausea, vomiting. Irritability may be there. Papaya fruit powder may contain the papain enzyme in small amounts which may add to the side effects.
If you have taken these without any health issues earlier, then you can take it now as well. Only be careful not to get pregnant during this time. Take it for a few months only. You will also need to take your regular (low calorie food) as these cannot replace the food. If you do then you can get nutritional deficiencies. Regular exercise is also needed.
Hope it helps
Dr Vaishalee
Can have some side effects
Detailed Answer:
Hi again
I am listing the side effects of the ingredients as below:
Personalised protein powder: soy protein isolate is concentrated form of soy. If taken for long term can cause effects like bloating, constipation, etc. Whey protein concentrate can also cause similar side effects if taken in excess. Otherwise this is a safe formulation if taken in moderation (1-2 spoon a day) for a few months.
Formula 1 Nutritional Shake Mix: This formulation has many ingredients including vitamins and minerals. Vitamins and minerals are mostly safe when taken under recommended allowance. It also has soy protein isolate as main ingredient. Thus it should not be taken with the personalized protein powder. It also has proteases that are digestive enzymes. These are not needed if your digestion is ok. These may hamper your normal digestion. It can cause digestive side effects like diarhea/constipation, pain in abdomen, bloating, gas, dizziness, cough, nausea, vomiting. Irritability may be there. Papaya fruit powder may contain the papain enzyme in small amounts which may add to the side effects.
If you have taken these without any health issues earlier, then you can take it now as well. Only be careful not to get pregnant during this time. Take it for a few months only. You will also need to take your regular (low calorie food) as these cannot replace the food. If you do then you can get nutritional deficiencies. Regular exercise is also needed.
Hope it helps
Dr Vaishalee
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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