is isagenix dangerous?

Yes, Isagenix is dangerous and the full extent of the risk is not easy to find online.

The truth is buried by the bloggers who sell isagenix, and who skillfully compete
for high search rankings for terms like "Is Isagenix Dangerous"

The good news:  this is one of the few blogs that competes with those liars and gets you
access to the negative info you should know before you sign up to buy or sell isagenix.

Stomach cramps
Internal bleeding
Nausea
Shaking
Even serious events like strokes have been linked to isagenix and other unregulated supplements.

And a very good read from Consumer Reports -- Consumer Reports Review of Isagenix Cleanse

Be careful out there!

Also see:  Is isagenix a scam?

isagenics dangerous

Isagenix is dangerous to your health, like many unregulated supplements sold by Multi-Level Marketers (MLM).  And unfortunately the trush about these dangers is buried online because MLM promoters have a vested interest in posting so much propaganda fluff that it is hard to find out the negative truth.

That is what this blog is for, as well as our sister blog Isagenix is a Scam.

In a recent post on Isagenix is a Scam, we shared the latest verified reports of dangerous side effects of Isagenix.  I hope you will read it before taking risks of using Isagenix.

From High Energy Clubs to Dashed Dreams: Herbalife Tales

From High Energy Clubs to Dashed Dreams: Herbalife Tales: From High Energy Clubs to Dashed Dreams: Herbalife Tales

A pretty damning investigative report from CNBC about the destructive impact of MLM on the lives of hard working people.  Must watch if you don't know enough about why MLM businesses are a scourge.

Is Herbalife a Scam? Does a Duck Quack?

The battle of word between Herbalife CEO Michael Johnson, who audaciously claims he's shocked...shocked...to have heard for the first time ever the Multi Level Marketing is shady and often associated with scams....and two dueling hedge fund titans continues to play out.  Tracy Coenen has some of the latest coverage, including videos, on her Fraud Files Blog.

As a longtime critic of MLM, I find it interesting that while three wealthy bastards debate whether a huge corporate is a good investment or not....the public is finally hearding more about the dark side of MLM.  In my book, whether Herbalife stock will crash or thrive is pretty irrelevant.  What IS relevant...extremely relevant...is that Multi Level Marketing in general provides a vehicle for victimization of millions of people per year, at a cost of billions of dollars to mostly poor and middle class Americans.  And this is not to mention the fact that MLM is even less regulated, and even more destructive, to the lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

"Victimization?" you may say?....."isn't that a strong word?" Yes it is, and I acknowledge that some people suffer more than others due to the existense of MLM stuff in their lives.  But honestly, if you look at the reality of the situation, the BEST CASE SCENARIO with MLM is that people pressure friends, neighbors, and loved ones to do something that is aganst their best interests, by pretending it is a good idea, in a desparate effort to monetize those relationships.  That's best case scenario when it comes to MLM.

From there it gets worse....including people who never make a dime, but end up losing money bc they aren't that good at pressurinig their family to buy overpriced stuff they don't need.  And then of course people who are scammed altogether...there is a VERY small line between MLM and pyramid schemes..

I hope the MLM story gets more people to look at those near to them and ask:  what is he involved in, and is it really a good idea?  What is she trying to sell me, and what are her motivations?  Is this all such a good idea? 

Isagenix fraud

Isagenix fraud: "Three ways to identify diet fraud and quackery:

- Claims large rapid weight loss, often 'easy, guaranteed and lasting.' (Weight loss should not exceed one or two pounds per week.)

- Relies heavily on undocumented case histories, before and after photos, and testimonials by 'satisfied customers.' (Paid models are often used in photos, with testimony written by marketers.)

- Claims to get rid of 'cellulite.' (Cellulite does not exist; such claims are a red-flag-warning of misinformation.)"

Gambino Family Chiropractic | Rip-off Report: 397627

Gambino Family Chiropractic | Rip-off Report: 397627: "Isa"

Consumer Affairs Report: Isagenix one of the "Worst Diets of 2006"

Worst Diets of 2006: "Most Outrageous Claim: Isacleanse The detox idea is seemingly the perfect scam -- it sets up a problem that doesn't exist, then provides a solution.

Ads for Isacleanse warn of toxins building up, clogging organs and deteriorating the body -- unless regularly detoxified. (This doesn't happen, as the human body is naturally self-cleaning.)

A 'healthier, leaner body' is promised in 30 days through ingesting a medicine chest full of Isagenix cures including IsaFlush for 'regularity,' diuretics, aloe pills, vitamins, ionic trace minerals, electrolyte drinks, Isalean Shakes and herbal teas.

For those who are frankly more interested in wealth-building, Isagenix turns a neat trick; on the same web page it alternately pushes a get-rich-quick scheme for deceiving others about the need to detoxify."

nutrition supplement hype or hope - Nutrition - MedHelp

nutrition supplement hype or hope - Nutrition - MedHelp: "I have an aquaintance who has been practically inundating me with information on Isagenix and wants me to endorse it as I am a medical professional. However, I have been unable to find any studies on this product. Everything is testimonial. I actually did purchase some product, but felt unwell during the very first day, and feel uncomfortable with the hard sell. She has had her supervisor come in on a conference call to try to convince me to use and endorse the product. It has an almost cult feel to this---a 'born again' advertising feel. I feel a little guilty about not returning any of her calls, but I also do not want to perpetuate anything that may be even remotely 'snake
Snake bite
Snake bite on the finger
Snake bites
oil' on friends and relatives. She wanted the name and address of my daughter, and I would not relate this at all. I would be happy to evaluate the so-called 'cleanse' aspect of this, if I could find any articles in any journals, but have found no research articles regarding this on either Medline or Medscape. Can you help?"

Isagenix Cleanse???? - Page 2

Isagenix Cleanse???? - Page 2: "Isagenix community is very similar to a cult."

Science-Based Medicine � Defending Isagenix: A Case Study in Flawed Thinking

Science-Based Medicine � Defending Isagenix: A Case Study in Flawed Thinking

Is isagenix a scam? - Clutch Fitness

Is isagenix a scam? - Clutch Fitness

A (rare) critique of Isagenix Online

As often observed on this blog, self interest prevents most online content about Isagenix from being fair balanced or accurate.  The people with the most to gain or lose are those who make money by pressuring family friends and acquaintances to buy the product, whereas those with doubts have little to gain by sharing facts related to the risks or innaccuracies of the Isagenix marketing agenda....

A rare exeption is this blog post @ http://seamedicine.blogspot.com/2010/03/critique-of-isagenix.html

"I went through the website (http://www.isagenix.com/) and watched the promotional videos. There is so much to criticize that I hardly know where to start. It"s all misinformation, unsupported claims, testimonials, and money-making ploys.

I couldn"t find a critique of Isagenix on the Web, but that"s not surprising. No serious medical scientist would take it seriously enough to bother about it. And it"s basically all been done before; it"s just a slightly new wrinkle on an old scam."

The rest of the post can be found here.....

Have Medical Emergencies been Linked to the Isagenix Cleanse?

It's great to see the anecdotes about people who think Isagenix helped them. But to be fair, if there are real people, good people, who tried the products or tried Isagenix Cleanse program and ended up in the hospital, it would be good to know their stories too...

Here is one testomonial from a comment on the web regarding isagenix:

"This week I took my cleanse drink [berry]that I just purchased. I followed up with an accelerator pill a few minutes later. Within 20 minutes, I had a rash on my face. Later that day I started having cramps in my abdomen, this was followed by blood in my stool. I called my doctor immediately not thinking it had to do with the products but that something was really wrong with me. The past three days I have had a back ache and feel very tired. I thought perhaps this was only me and then two days ago my daughter had the same reaction after taking a cleanse drink followed by an accelerator pill. I am having a full work up done by my physician. Last night really scared me because I felt my eyes burn and my mouth and tongue tingle even though I hadn't had any products. There has to be something wrong with this product too many people are having serious reactions. I have contacted my rep to get answers. Does this become toxic over time? or do we all have a bad batch."

Is the Isagenix Cleanse Safe?

Has Feedback been Systematically Collected on Isagenix after use?

Many users would be more likely to use Isagenix if they knew that users, without any financial incentives to influence their feedback, were consistently satisfied with their experience with Isagenix. Has this been studied?