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Reliv
Reliv International, Inc. (Reliv) is a global producer and marketer of nutritional supplements and personal care products. This Missouri-based company has been given an “A” rating by the US Better Business Bureau.
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Of course, it is.
As far as products are concerned, Reliv is World leader in optimal nutrition.
Reliv's cutting-edge formulas deliver optimal nutrient levels in forms that are readily absorbed by the body. Reliv nutrition works.
When it comes to the business opportunity, Reliv has a Proven home-based business opportunity. More than 60,000 independent Reliv entrepreneurs in 16 countries own and operate Reliv businesses.
What is inside The reliv products?
Each of the 13 products has different ingredients, but the nutritional panels are available online so you can see what the ingredients are. If you visit the Reliv website (reliv dot com) you can view all products under the "Products" tab. Click on the product you want to look up, then click on "Nutrition" and the panel listing all the ingredients will come up.
Hi, I'm an employee of Reliv International and I would love to answer your question. I can tell you that Reliv is a company with a 22-year history of solid business practices.
In addition, Reliv is a:
• Publicly traded company (NASDAQ:RELV)
• Longtime member of Direct Selling Association, which requires member companies to adhere to a strict code of ethics
• Longtime member of the Council for Responsible Nutrition, where Relìv Vice Chairman and Chief Scientific Officer Dr. Carl W. Hastings serves on the board
The company has an 'A' rating on the Better Business Bureau and has been featured as a top small company in Forbes, Fortune and BusinessWeek magazines.
Are there any complaints about Reliv?
As with most any product on the market there will be complaints and praises. Complaints may be overstated though since the company makes no promises that Reliv will do anything specific.
Here are some reviews of Reliv: http://msgboard.snopes.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=76;t=001534;p=0
Have there been reported side effects from Reliv classic after long term use?
Yes, the long term side effects for my son has been 15 years of prevention of chronic pneumonia. Eric would not be alive today without Reliv!
Is Reliv International a legitimate company?
Reliv International is a legitimate company in that it was properly incorporated, has corporate officers and is listed on a stock exchange. But that is a different question from "Do Reliv products work?" if that is what you mean.
The company that makes it also makes no claim that it will do anything specific. If the maker of the product doesn't say what it will do, it is virtually impossible to tell if it works. Works at what?
What are the complaints against reliv?
Reliv International is very savvy about getting complaints against it removed from websites by strong-arming, fear-tactics and ominous threats of lawsuits that complainants are liable for 'defamation of the Reliv brand' should anything be said that could be deemed negative or against the company, whether online or off.
Allegedly many top level Reliv Ambassadors have been terminated or had their income yanked for posting complaints about the company online, so its not surprising why you won't easily find complaints against Reliv, they have a track record for going into arbitration to settle all legal battles, which is to say SETTLE OUT OF COURT, and therefore appears "squeaky clean" on the surface, but if you know where to look, you'll find Reliv International is anything BUT lawsuit-free.
There are however, still plenty of complaints appearing on the web (perhaps too fast for Reliv to sweep them all up) and range from concerned distributors losing results, health discussions about soy and even some "negative testimonials" about Reliv International's products or the Reliv pyramid scheme.
Many 3rd party reviews about Reliv fall under the inalienable rights and protections under "Freedom of Speech," and therefore more difficult for Reliv to get deleted or removed from web host servers via threat of litigation.
Is Luckordis International a legitimate mail forwarding company?
NO Luckordis International is definitely not legitamate. They will send you electronics to forward but you will not be paid as promised. I would suggest you starting up with them and keeping anything they send you. Otherwise you will be sorry. -I made the mistake of thinking that it was going to happen and it didnt keep everything and do not return their e-mails they will send laptops and digital cameras still in the manufacturers packaging. Whatever you do do not forward the merchandise! This is possibly highly illegal. NO they are not. All merchandise arriving at your HOME is "probably" purchased with a STOLEN credit card. Remember, any investigation will trail right to YOUR front door. You unknowingly repackage this STOLEN merchandise, use your time and gas to take this package to the Post Office and mail to some fat cat in Russia. You will be promised good money, but it will never come. So STAY away from Luckordis. If they contact you because they found your resume on one of the job sites, remember this " RUN FOREST RUN!". NO, NO, NO they are not. As soon as I started complaining about not receiving any pay, they actually contacted a shipper and had the package redelivered somewhere else so I could not keep it. Now of course they wont even answer my e mails. The men involved are OLIVER KAHN and BRUCE BUEL, so BEWARE if you receive info asking if you would like to make money from home, do NOT do it. I suspect now, this is probably illegal, and I am ashamed to say I fell for it. So just to try to make myself feel a little better I contacted the FBI! And guess what, the FBI knows all about LUCKORDIS!!!!! This company in Russia is SO crooked, I even contacted CAREER BUILDRES and told them. That is how I obtain the information. Luckorids found my resume on Career Bullders. B E W A R E !! Career Builders IS investigating.
Here are a variety of opinions:
- That would depend on you, personally. Reliv makes shakes which are made using synthetic vitamins and minerals, and these will not be as easy for your body to digest as those which are naturally occurring. It is possible to have a bad reaction to them. They are based upon soy, which many people are allergic to. It is a concern to some that 80% of all soy from this country is genetically modified, and nobody knows what harm that will bring in the long term.
- If you are looking for something that you know will be safe - make your own juice drinks out of fruits and vegetables. You will look and feel better, and there are no risks involved. The FDA has been suing Reliv for making health claims that are not substantiated.
- Reliv does not have synthetic vitamins and minerals, it is highly nutritious food and the body reads it as food . Reliv Soy is non-genetically modified and no warning labels or side effects as per FDA approved labeling and is highly digestable and 98% absorbable. Law suit and dispositon against Reliv by FDA are unfindable. Why don't you contact Reliv directly with your information.
Absolutely. Or we would not be taking it in our family. I am diabetic but not on medication. My blood sugar is controlled. My mom has gout, but has not have a flare for a long time. My brother-in-law had leukemia. Not anymore. High Blood Pressure, High Cholesterol are history. Reliv is really a complete and balanced nutrition for the entire family. Safe for all ages. Doctor approved. Since Reliv is soy-based, it is also know to have anti-cancer properties, anti-inflammation..
Does reliv arthaffect slow scleroderma?
I was diagnosed with three different autoimmune diseases several years ago--Lupus, Scleroderma, and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Arthaffect has successfully taken care of the inflammation that comes with Scleroderma, and I am no longer experiencing any of the symptoms from any of the autoimmune diseases I was diagnosed with.
You have MS Does the product Reliv help with MS?
I started getting sick 4 years ago. While I was diagnosed with MS at 20, after seeing many many doctors within 2 years they still have not given me a 'diagnose' of MS. They do say it is neurological and can not rule it out at this time??? I do have lesions on my brain, I had all the symptoms: gate issues, slurring speech, halting speech, neuropathy in my hands and feet, vision problems and eventually inability to walk unassisted. I am under the care of great doctors - I go every 6 months and have an MRI every year for progression checks. I did start taking Reliv 16 months ago - and for the first time in years my symptoms have almost gone away. I feel great, can walk a mile, use my hands again, don't sleep all day or even nap everyday, my mental clarity is much better, my speech is restored and the pain/neuropathy in my hands and feet are 95% better. If I feel a "reoccurance" coming on - I just add another shake to my day for a bit and have had huge success with that. This is the best thing I have ever done for myself. Not only am I able to be the parent and wife I need to be - but I have had other results. No more Migraines, no more IBS, no more extreme fatigue and my immune system is so much stronger.
Does reliv help with obsessive compulsive disorder?
The Reliv company does not say it does. If it did, the company would advertise that fact.
Also, no clinical trials were ever conducted to see if it helps with OCD.
Reliv does not make health claims, or claim to cure anything. However, there are many testimonies of people who have had good results with their thyroid function when using Reliv products. Your best bet is to go to the person who introduced you to Reliv and ask to talk to some of these people to find out what they were taking and how they were taking it. They should be able to connect you so you can get more in depth information.
Is it possible to take Reliv while pregnant?
YES! I'm on Reliv for my pregnancy and my sister and sister-in-law have birthed 9 beautifully healthy Reliv babies between them. All three of our doctors have approved it instead of prenatal vitamins. I highly recommend it!
Does Reliv treat brain injury?
One perspective:
Nothing will treat adult brain injuries. An adult brain cannot regenerate its own cells. Adult brain injuries are virtually always permanent, and they are also often permanent with children (depending on age). Any company that claims to be able to treat brain injuries with its products is very questionable.
Another perspective:
There are many complaints to be found on the internet about both their company and their products. Hundreds of websites talk about their illegal code of practice, and their bad treatment of employees. Others talk about hidden ingredients in their products. You will have to do some of your own research and come to a decision, but I personally advice you to simply juice your own fruits and vegetables. That method ensures that you know that the product will not hurt you, will help you, and you don't fund an evil corporation. There are enough of those in this world as it is.
Another perspective:
The science behind Reliv products come out of an original 10 year study by a gentleman named Dr. Ted Kalogris on the regeneration of human cell structure - the perfect balance of nutrients to cause healthy human cells to regenerate.
There ARE a number of people who have taken and are taking Reliv products whose doctors have documented results with brain injuries after taking Reliv.
A different perspective
Being granted a patent is no assurance of the efficacy or safety of any drug because there are no tests carried out. Anecdotal evidence like that given here must not be relied on: the only way to measure the efficacy and safety of a drug is to do proper, controlled clinical trials. I doubt if any have been done on Reliv and it should therefore be avoided at all costs, particularly for serious medical conditions.
Regarding Clinical Trials
Reliv has had clinical trials conducted by doctors, scientists and other industry professionals.
What kind of reliv can you take while being pregnant?
The best nutrition for pregnancy is Reliv Classic or Reliv NOW. They are the flagship products of Reliv. It is for daily essential nutrition. My younger sister had 3 C-sections. She took Reliv NOW for her prenatal nutrition. She showed it first to her pediatrician and was told that it was better than the prenatal nutrition she would have recommended.
All her children are happy and healthy. If they do get COLDS, sniffles, or cough, they only last for a day or two.. and back to being energetic and loving life.
The Reliv company does not say it does. If it did cure something, the company would advertise that fact.
Also, no clinical trials were ever conducted to see if it cures anything.
I have been on the basic Reliv nutrition for 2.5 years and have not suffered from a sinus infection or headache! Before, I would get between 3-4 infections per year and have sinus pressure headaches a few times per month.
