independent distributor for Herbalife
Angeleno who's been an indpendent distributor for Herbalife products for 30 years
PROFILE
Renee Saifer
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FROM Renee Saifer
Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Herbalife Troubles The Federal Trade Commission opened an investigation yesterday into whether Herbalife operates as a pyramid scheme. The L.A.-based company sells vitamins, protein shakes and other health supplements. It relies on about three million independent distributors worldwide to move its products. We talk about the latest issues the company faces, and we hear how one billionaire hedge fund manager pushed for the government investigation.
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