Herbalife

3.0 / 5
A global nutrition company selling weight management and wellness products through independent distributors.
Monthly cost
$0
Category
Network marketing
Last updated
October 13, 2026

Pros

  • Low startup cost: the U.S. Digital Starter Kit is $54.95
  • No required minimum monthly product orders
  • Well-known nutrition brand, founded in 1980
  • Consumable products that customers reorder

Cons

  • Settled FTC charges in 2016, paying $200 million and restructuring its U.S. business
  • Income depends on retail sales and team building
  • Nutrition market is crowded and competitive
  • Health claims must be handled carefully when promoting

Verdict

Herbalife has one of the lowest entry costs in network marketing and no required monthly orders, which lowers the risk of starting.

Its 2016 FTC settlement reshaped how the U.S. business works, so review the current compensation rules and income figures before you sign up.

Questions

How much does it cost to become an Herbalife distributor?
In the U.S. the Digital Starter Kit costs $54.95 (as of 2025). Herbalife says no other fees or inventory purchases are required to become a distributor.
Do I have to buy products every month?
No. Herbalife states it does not require minimum monthly product orders.
What happened with the FTC?
In July 2016 Herbalife agreed to pay $200 million in consumer redress and restructure its U.S. multi-level marketing operations to settle FTC charges.
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