{"id":102619,"date":"2016-06-21T02:27:17","date_gmt":"2016-06-21T07:27:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=102619"},"modified":"2017-05-29T17:27:55","modified_gmt":"2017-05-29T22:27:55","slug":"nutrilite-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/nutrilite-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrilite Review: Does it Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h5><strong>What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Nutrilite shake is a meal replacement said to be made using the latest soy technology processing, for an easy to mix, instant beverage. It\u2019s made with 8 grams of protein, and it\u2019s offered in chocolate, mixed berry, and green tea.<\/p>\n<p>You can mix this shake with water without having to use a blender. It\u2019s claimed to be a great tasting, preservative, artificial color, and artificial flavor free meal. There\u2019s not much information provided by the manufacturers, and they fail to provide an ingredients list or nutrition facts label. Though in researching this brand, there was a listing of what\u2019s inside. So is this truly a effective and good tasting shake? What kinds of results are possible? This Nutrilite review has all the information needed to make a informed decision.<\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-16\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-rated-shakes\/\" class=\"btn orange\" target=\"_blank\"><span><i class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Top Rated Diet Shakes of 2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n\n<h5><strong>Nutrilite Ingredients and Side Effects<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Here are the ingredients to their Mixed Berry flavor:<\/p>\n<table width=\"625\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong>Isolated Soy Protein<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>Fructose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"114\"><strong>Sunflower Oil<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Nonfat Dry Milk<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"162\"><strong>Calcium Phosphate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong>Tribasic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>Natural Berry Flavor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"114\"><strong>Sodium Caseinate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Acerola Concentrate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"162\"><strong>Beet Powder<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong>Citric Acid<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>Potassium Citrate<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"114\"><strong>Lecithin<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Cornstarch<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"162\"><strong>Maltodextrin<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"101\"><strong>Passion Fruit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"115\"><strong>Pineapple<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"114\"><strong>Guava<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"132\"><strong>Cashew Fruit<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"162\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Isolated Soy Protein: <\/strong>Defatted soybean that has around 90% protein by weight. This ingredient has had many studies showing its potential side effects.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s often GMO, due to soybeans being one of the most GMO crops available. \u00a0There are fears that this process may make it harmful to eat.<\/p>\n<p>One clinical study by the National Center for Toxicological Research found:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cwidely consumed soy products may cause harm in the human population via either or both estrogenic and goitrogenic activities\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Goitrogens are known to cause damage to the thyroid. This can lead to several unwanted side effects that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Increased weight gain.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Reduced immune system function.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Inflammation.<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em> Body chemical imbalances. <\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>The same study showed a estrogenic effect. This can be damaging to both men and women. It may increase the risk for breast cancer, as well as cause hormone imbalances.<\/p>\n<p>The National Women\u2019s Health Network also revealed that soy:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201ccan behave like endocrine disruptors, with the potential for adverse effect\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201chave been case reports\u2026. Abnormal uterine bleeding that subsided on ceasing their intake of phytoestrogens\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This ingredient was shown to no longer cause issues in people who stopped taking it. There have been numerous studies showing that soy may increase estrogen, cause metabolism disorders, damage the thyroid, as well as several other problems.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Fructose: <\/strong>Simple fruit sugar that\u2019s widely considered to be a dangerous sweetener.<\/p>\n<p>A study by the Pennington Biomedical Research Center found that fructose:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cserves to reward sweet taste\u2026 often without much else in the way of nutrition\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In its processed form, it loses any trace vitamins and minerals. The same study showed it to have a<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cpotential risk factor for cardiovascular disease\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There were also other concerns with increasing the risk for obesity:\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201creduced 24-h plasma insulin and leptin concentrations and increased postprandial fasting triaclyglycerols\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It didn\u2019t help with controlling blood sugar and hunger satiety. Leptin is a satiety hormone that helps the body know that it\u2019s no longer hunger. So you can eat a large amount of fructose, and not feel satisfied. The same study also found that it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cdid not suppress circulating ghrelin\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ghrelin is a appetite-stimulating hormone. So this ingredient could lead to weight gain and metabolism disorders. When added to foods, it may cause one to not feel satiated, and to overeat. This\u00a0 effect in the long term may eventually lead to obesity.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Nonfat Dry Milk: <\/strong>Dehydrated form of milk that is processed to help it stay preserved for longer.<\/p>\n<p>A major incidence happened in 2026 where this ingredient was found to be contaminated with melamine. Over 300,000 people had problems such as kidney stones and other forms of kidney damage.<\/p>\n<p>Because of it often being imported in from different countries, there\u2019s a possibility for contaminations.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Sodium Caseinate: <\/strong>Protein found in milk, this ingredient is often added as a cheap flavor and nutrient source. It\u2019s often included in cereals, baked goods, and processed cheese.<\/p>\n<p>Due to its high lactose content, it may produce allergic reactions and flatulence in some.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Nutrilite Quality Of Ingredients<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p><a title=\"Click here to compare with top 10 shakes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/best-rated-shakes\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-103541\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Nutrilite.png\" alt=\"nutrilite\" width=\"296\" height=\"182\" \/><\/a>Though there\u2019s no added artificial flavors or colors, they do add processed ingredients. There\u2019s also a lack of information about the ingredient strength for most of what\u2019s inside. There\u2019s no way to find out how much sugar is added. Though the sugar does come from a potentially harmful additive in fructose.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s 8 grams of protein that come from cheap milk proteins and GMO soy. These ingredients can be found elsewhere for much cheaper. \u00a0Though soy is not recommended, due to the numerous clinical studies showing it to be potentially harmful to overall health. It has also been shown to potentially lead to weight gain and reduced mineral absorption.<\/p>\n<p>Since there\u2019s GMO soy protein added,\u00a0 it may have multiple damaging effect. Many studies have shown is potentially dangerous due to its potential estrogenic, goitrogenic, and metabolism disrupting effects.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>The Price and Quality of Nutrilite<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>The company fails to mention how much this shake costs. \u00a0They only allow sales from those who work with the company\u2019s multilevel marketing tactics. This allows for regular people to work with the company to sell and market their brands.<\/p>\n<p>One seller provides a 15-ounce container for $37.66. Though it\u2019s unknown how many servings are in this shake, or it\u2019s sold at a good price.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the lack of information about most of the ingredient strength, no company listed ingredients ,and a mixture of cheap ingredients, this shake rates poorly. It\u2019s impossible to truly determine what kind of an effect it may have in comparing dosage strength. Though the ingredients added are cheap and processed.<\/p>\n<p>This shake has numerous additives that may be potentially harmful, as well as possibly increasing the risk for obesity.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h5><strong>Business of Nutrilite<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Amway sells this shake and they are a multilevel marketing company, you can reach them below:<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone Number: <\/strong>(616) 787- 1000<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>7575 Fulton Street East<\/p>\n<p>Ada, Michigan 49355<\/p>\n<p>The company has been rated poorly in terms of customer service. Their Better Business Bureau page has a total of 12 complaints for the following:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201crefused to help or handle the situation\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThey do not want to cancel my account\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cgave me the wrong products and took extra money\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThis feels like a scam and I am not willing to be subjected to this anymore\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many felt the company was not responsive in handling complaints, and there were problems with a lack of communication.<\/p>\n<p>There were a few people who wee told they would have their issues corrected, only to be continued to be charged and ignored.<\/p>\n<p>The Federal Trade Commission also fined the company $100,000 for price fixing.<\/p>\n<p>Another lawsuit worth $112 million for alleged fraud was settled. There were also complaints of the company operating a pyramid scheme.<\/p>\n\n<h5><strong>Customer Opinions of Nutrilite<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>There are a few customer reviews listed online:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cTaste is not good\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cdisgusting\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cDoesn\u2019t work good on your muscle\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cNot mixed well in milk\u201d<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When reviewing this brand it can be difficult to figure out who are real customers, and which are salesmen looking to make the product seem better than it actually is. This is due to the companies multilevel marketing strategy, which means anyone can begin selling this brand. Often people will make it seem much better than it actually is, in order to make more sales.<\/p>\n<p>The few reliable reviews mention how it doesn\u2019t mix well, that it has a bad taste, and that it had no effect on weight loss. People had trouble balancing the right texture as well. For many, there was a lack of proper mixing.<\/p>\n<!-- Widget Shortcode --><div id=\"execphp-24\" class=\"widget widget_execphp widget-shortcode area-btn-sb \">\t\t\t<div class=\"execphpwidget\">                <h5 class=\"additional-r\"><strong>How Does\r\n                  Nutrilite                  Compare?<\/strong><\/h5>\r\n                <div class=\"comp-table-mk\">\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"header-tr\">\r\n                      <li> Product Name <\/li>\r\n                      <li> User Rating <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Has Good Appetite Suppressant <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Has Only Natural Components <\/li>\r\n                      <li> Good Taste <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                  <ul class=\"gr-tr main-s\">\r\n                    <li class=\"v-mk\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/18shake-review\/\r\n\"  target=\"_blank\">18Shake <br \/>\r\n                      <small>(Editor\u2019s Choice)<\/small><\/a> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <strong>97\/100<\/strong> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                  <\/ul>\r\n                  <div class=\"mk-896 mk-159\">\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk1\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/yoli-shake-review\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Yoli YES<\/a>\r\n                        <\/td>\r\n                      <li> 92\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk2\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/Isagenix\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Isagenix<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 83\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"ct-nk3\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diets\/ideal-protein-weight-loss-method\/\"  target=\"_blank\"> Ideal Protein<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 71\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"gr-tr ct-nk4\">\r\n                      <li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/vega-one-review\/\"  target=\"_blank\">Vega One<\/a> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> 66\/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                    <ul class=\"last-m\">\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        Nutrilite                      <\/li>\r\n                      <li>\r\n                        29                        \/100 <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/check.png\" alt=\"\" \/> <\/li>\r\n                      <li> <\/li>\r\n                    <\/ul>\r\n                  <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><!-- \/Widget Shortcode -->\n<h5><strong>Conclusion &#8211; Does Nutrilite Work?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>When considering Nutrilite, it\u2019s important to look at what the company offers, as well as what kinds of ingredients are added. The company never provides any information as to what\u2019s inside, and what the total strength is of each ingredient.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s included is a potential weight-increasing ingredient in fructose, and GMO soy. It\u2019s important to be aware of what\u2019s truly added, which is impossible, only other customer have uploaded images as to the ingredients added. This makes it impossible to know if it\u2019s up to date, or what the total strength is of each ingredient.<\/p>\n<p>When using a meal replacement, it\u2019s important to look for all natural ingredients, non-GMO additives, and a full nutrition facts label. The very best 2026 meal replacement that offers all this, is called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/18shake-review\/\">18Shake.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This shake has a high amount of vitamins and minerals, only high quality whey protein at 15 grams, and just one gram of sugar from stevia. Its all-natural formula has been shown to help with appetite suppression, and customers mention it\u2019s possible to lose a lot of weight with this shake. They also say it mixes well, tastes great, and is filling enough to replace a full meal.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/18shake-review\/\">18Shake<\/a> has a \u00a0full 30-day money back guarantee, so you can use this shake without a fear of losing money. It\u2019s one of the many reasons customers continue to use this meal replacement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is it? Nutrilite shake is a meal replacement said to be made using the latest soy technology processing, for an easy to mix, instant beverage. It\u2019s made with 8 grams of protein, and it\u2019s offered in chocolate, mixed berry, &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/06\/nutrilite-review\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":102620,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10907],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-102619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-diet-shakes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/79"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=102619"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":108561,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/102619\/revisions\/108561"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/102620"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=102619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=102619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=102619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}