Usana Health Sciences

***This is a re-​post of my review, I got an email from Unilocal saying they removed my original review because it contains personal attack while the review didnt mention any person’s name or identify. So I revised my review and post it again.
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This is also for their marketing business strategy and not their product, their product is actually decent.
I have nothing against pyramid marketing, the whole insurance industry is done this way and it is an effective, straight-​forward strategy to sell your product and becoming an entrepreneur, but it has to be done right.
I want to add that this company ISN’T a scam, there are pyramid scam like zeekaward, there are some which aren’t. but I just have problem with this company’s policy and how they treat their «recruits» and customers.
My mom was talked into be one their «wholesaler» recently and persuaded to buy 700+ dollars of product which (they are all actual product which my mom will use, so this is a valid transaction) will get her enough «points» to earn a «free» ticket to visit the usana headquarter in Utah. First, if you really want my mom become one of your distributing one, why would you make more sale out of my mom first? I asked my mom this question «If they wasn’t pushing you with that „ticket“, would you still ordered $ 700 worth of product»? The answer is NO. she would still order some, but just not 700 dollars of them.
And No, the problem hasn’t stop there.
The next day, to my surprise and i glad she did it, my mom called to see can she returned the shipment and guess what she got as an reply. The person on the phone told her that if she returned it, they will BAN HER ACCOUNT FOR 6 MONTHS and she wont get the «discount» again.
Just what kind of business strategy is that? to use threaten and blackmail to keep people?
at this point, you have no leverage of me, i dont want to do business with you and there are plenty of place to order the product online.
So there you have it.

I have a love/​hate relationship with Usana. I know at least 3 people who are Usana reps and they’re very pushy about the products and selling to me. It’s also considered a pyramid scheme of products. On the other hand, I do love their products, especially the restart which I’ve gotten a few times when on holiday when my meals times, destination and dietary requirements are up in the air. I am also a fan of some of their supplements. This is a review on the customer service purely.
I was one of those alternative goth kids in school who didn’t have a lot of friends, therefore, was weird-​ed out when 2 years after graduation, a girl I barely talked let alone liked me in high school called me. She wanted to get together with me for coffee to «catch up.» The whole time it was to get me to buy something and sell me on the business which was annoying. The whole thing felt creepy and church like to me. I guess you can say cult like. I’ve heard other horrible things about their practices.
Fast forward to now my sister being a rep. I love my sister, however, my number got passed down to someone she knew and they called me. They seemed very offended that I didn’t want to listen to their presentation and it was she was very pushy.
Like I said, I am not bashing the products as they are good and I’ve seen some health benefits, however, it is their sales tactics that really bothers me.
I just buy Usana stuff on ebay and avoid all the cult like marketing.

This is not review about their products. Their products convinced me that their good and safe. This is a review regarding their business.
I fell a victim of their business pyramid. It all started when one of my friends from high school decided to call me out of the blue. I mean we were good friends but she normally doesn’t call me. We usually chat online. She left me a voice mail saying she would like to talk to me about something leaving it very vague. She told me to meet her at some random starbucks about 20 mins away from our hometown. There she was with her and a Usana rep. From there I was sitting down listening to a presentation and watching a power point of their products and business. Then I was lured into becoming an associate and promised that I would make a lot of money by recruiting your friends and family because I mean don’t you care about their health and well being?
Of course I do. I went along with it. Went to their meetings where it was hosted at a house but this time there was a group of suckers being lured in but this time in a really odd way. The owner of the house was showing off his car in the driveway bragging how successful he was since joining Usana and how he got this car yadda yadda yadda. The presentation it self was the same presentation I sat through at Starbucks this time a group of people yelled «YEAH», «That’s right!» for every praised point on the presentation. It seemed a bit odd but I guess their proud.
I was one of the victims and it was a lesson learned. I was roughly around 19 – 20 when I joined and I didn’t know any better. I learned I am not a sales person what so ever. The products were just not for me. I enjoy eating food! I’m not even the stage yet to be taking supplements. I really believed they took a good chunk out of my money and i’m so sorry for the people who I dragged into. It is a pyramid scheme and if you are willing to work hard and convince your friends and family to work just as hard as you then maybe you’ll make it. Success rate isn’t high. I wanted to write this review to warn others. I’m not hating them or bashing them. I want others to be educated and not jump into something because it sounds good right then and there.
After 3 – 4 months of trying to make it out there, I quit. I know it was just not right for me. The Usana rep that recruited me still tried to get me to come back but it was just not going to happen. If you believe in this product and I mean BELIEVE with all your heart then do it. You’ll be stinking rich with all the other people making money for you if you can influence others to cash out.

For the products…5 stars. Fine…
But lemme tell you the cult-​like experience that me and my boyfriend had when we attended one of their meetings.
It was at a house. Lemme tell you. we were invited there, not knowing what it’s about. I came with my work clothes and heels and my boyfriend came with his jeans, a collared shirt and his sperry’s. IT’S AT A HOUSE of one of their reps.
We signed in, got into a small chat at their front porch with the hosts; all raving about my boyfriend’s job — a professional baseball player. and a young lady approaches him to tell him his outfit wasn’t suitable for the event and if it’s okay to have him change and borrow one of the host’s son’s slacks. ARE YOU KIDDING ME??? the son is like 5’6 and my boyfriend is 6’2. LIKE SERIOUSLY??? Inappropriate attire for… uhmmm… THEIR RECRUITMENT??? It’s at a house for crying out loud.
The host was my dad’s high school friend and we didn’t want to be rude… so we offered to drive home for him to change as we only lived 5 mins away. then came back.
We thought the weirdness ended there. We sat in the living area… and there’s a projector and a screen. These little USANA fellas have high energy praising their speakers in every sentence they utter. «YUP» «UHUH» «THAT’S RIGHT» «YES!!!»… Sooooo annoying!!! it wasn’t even modest nor natural. All fakeness.
The speaker introduces our group to another speaker, and this lady tapped my shoulder for me to stand up. I wanted to look at her and tell her not to touch me ever again, or i’ll punch her face. Dude. If a person doesn’t want to stand up and clap, leave them alone. do not force people to stand up and clap and praise someone whom you think is your king coz i’m not someone’s little toy.
It was such a turn off. Investing with this company is CHEAP and EASY. But honestly, i am so turned off. My boyfriend was too; and there’s no way in hell I’d even spend a single cent on them.

I recently started taking USANA supplements and can already notice an improvement in my health. I have an auto-​immune disorder and I am in a constant search for the right nutritional products. I think it will take time to truly see the effects of the supplements (especially in my case) but so far I’ve already noticed I have less hormonal issues and the hair loss I’ve been experiencing has finally subsided (this is after desperetely trying MANY other products)! These are not magic pills… they are simply high quality products meant to SUPPLEMENT an already healthy lifestyle. If you eat poorly, don’t exercise and don’t get enough rest, there is no pill that will magically make you look and feel great. Luckily my associate leads a healthy lifestyle so she is a good example of how the products can enhance your life (she looks great — especially her skin). I’ve also tried a few of the skin care products and really liked the results (the Perfecting Essence is my favorite — made my skin silky smooth!). The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars is that the products are a bit pricey… but I’m coming to learn that in many cases, you get what you pay for! So far, for me, the price is worth it.

This is by far, the Ferrari, Tiffany and Prada of the Health and Nutrition world!!!
I am taking these products to maintain optimal health and energy as I train for my first triathlon. Additionally, I am dedicated to an exercise and healthy diet plan to reach my fitness and weight goals. So far, I’ve lost 8 pounds!
Using the RESET Program, I lost 4.2 pounds in only 5 days (other lucky dawgs have lost up to 12 lbs.). So if you are getting ready for a BIG EVENT like your wedding or just have some HEALTH GOALS you would like to accomplish, you might give these health products a try.
If these products are good enough for our Olympic athletes, then they are good enough for me!!! USANA offers a million dollar guarantee to olympians if they do not pass the mandatory testing. So far, every olympian on these vitamins are squeaky, wholesomely CLEAN and PURE!
USANA used top-​notch doctors and scientists to develop the best vitamins on the market. Only three vitamin companies, including USANA, have this high a rating for absorbtion and potency (From the book outlining results of this study, «The NutriSearch Comparative Guide to Nutritional Supplements» ISBN: 978−0−9 732 538 – 6).
I’m a preferred customer with Stella Price, USANA independent associate, and purchase my products at wholesale prices. They are conveniently sent to my home via UPS.
In addition to the RESET PROGRAM, I have used and benefitted from the following products:
— Daily Vitamins, Mineral, Calcium Pak (Healthpak 100)
— Vitamin E (E-​Prime)
— Kids Vitamins (USANAnimals)
— Protein Shakes (Nutrimeal Drink Mix — Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry)
— Nutrition Bars (Lemon, Peanut Butter Crunch and Oatmeal Raisin)
For more information, please check out the PRODUCTS LINK found on the web at
or call Stella for a consultation at 510.812.7821.
Here’s to your HEALTH and HAPPINESS!!!