Nature’s Sunshine Company Reviews – Business & Products

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Energy drink sales are an exploding $10 billion market globally. This market is projected to continue to double yearly with no end in sight. Proof stems from a 500%+ growth in the past 2 years. 33% of those aged 16-35 consume 1 to 2 energy drinks each day. This demand indicates that more than 70 million are purchased every day. Why? Most all energy drinks claim benefits of both energy and health.

When speaking about the “energy claims” of most energy drinks, a major concern is that the energy is short term. ‘Energy’ can be measured in hours typically. Most drinks face the oxymoron of using Guarana, Taurine, Green Tea Extract, Caffeine, or Sugar. These are used as energizers. The health claims of these individually or in combination will not be discussed here.

There are other concerns that an energy drink may or may not be the best way to get the short term ‘energizer’ boost most are looking for, according to the experts. There are also energizers such as Red Bull and Monster consumed by the main target group. These are not sold by an MLM company, but are figured in the overall statistics in sales.  This is where the healthy side of the argument looses steam. Most of the energy drink products do not have long term benefits or health benefits. Many of these ingredients can become addictive.

While considering if you will become a distributor/prospect in the lucrative MLM Healthy Energy Drink Market, make sure you understand how effective the energy drink product you are considering selling, is for both energy and health. Is the product scientifically formulated and backed by reliable clinical research? Remember the label of “energy drink” is left to the manufacture’s discretion because the FDA does not define the “energy drink” term. I believe most would agree, if possible, it would be better to take a healthy energy drink with long term benefits. Other things to consider are how the energy drink product will be marketed, price comparison, accuracy of unsolicited testimonies, and where and how you can promote the product.

History:

Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc, was started in 1972, and is currently building a new headquarters at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. Nature’s Sunshine was the first company to encapsulate herbs. Their commitment to offering only the finest-quality herbal supplements has never wavered. Today Nature’s Sunshine Products (NSP) can be found in 30 countries, represented by nearly 600,000 distributors. Thai-Go Energy is only 1 of 600+ nutritional supplements this company carries, which may or may not be a plus for someone considering this as their preferred MLM.

Thai-Go Energy Product:

Name: Thai-Go Energy

Calories: 20 in one serving, 40 in two servings. Thai-Go Energy is so potent only 1 oz is recommended per day.

Time to Burn that many calories: 8 minutes to burn 20 calories, 16 minutes to burn 40 calories in a 150 lb person, walking 3 miles per hour

Artificial Flavors: No

Artificial Color: No

Artificial Sweetener: No

Preservatives: No

Carbonation: No

Carbohydrates: 5g

Sugar: 4g

Energy Blend: Green Tea

Fruit Juice: Mangosteen Fruit Concentrate, Pericarp Extract, Concord Grape Fruit Concentrate, Red Grape Fruit Concentrate, Blueberry Fruit Concentrate, Red Raspberry Fruit Concentrate, Red Grapeskin Extract, Wolfberry/Gogi Fruit Extract, Assai Berry Concentrate, Pomegranate Fruit Juice Concentrate, Sea Buckhorn Fruit Concentrate, Red Grapeseed Extract, Apple Fruit Extract

Vitamins: Yes & Minerals

Nature’s Sunshine LLC Business Goals and Mission: 

Mission/Vision: Nature’s Sunshine‘s mission is to Nature’s Sunshine is committed to building real relationships.

Quote from their website: “Quality, Service, Integrity.”

Nature’s Sunshine Green Practices: Products are delivered in glass and plastic bottles. Unsure of recycling practices at this writing.

Community Involvement: Nature’s Sunshine is a proud supporter of the Little Heroes Foundation.

Company

Nature’s Sunshine: President/CEO/Board Member: Michael D. Dean

Products & Services: Nature’s Sunshine have a large number of nutritional supplements. This company targets more than the “energy-type drink” market other companies do. Nature’s Sunshine Products, is a direct-selling company which manufactures and markets tablets and encapsulated herbal products, high-quality natural vitamins, food supplements, skin care and other complementary products. Nature’s Sunshine Products has operations in the United States, South Korea, Mexico, Venezuela, Japan, Brazil, Canada, Central America, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, the United Kingdom, Israel and Chile. Nature’s Sunshine Products also exports its herbal health supplements to several other countries, including Argentina, Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Norway and the Russian Federation.

Compensation Plan: The Nature’s Sunshine initial investment is $40 for a membership. This allows the buyer to purchase products at wholesale cost. At the time of this writing that fee was waived with a $40 product purchase.

% of Payout: Nature’s Sunshine Rebates of up to 30% are available and sponsoring bonuses are up to 40% off. Other commissions and overrides can be earned. The company makes a statement that over half of every dollar the company receives is paid back to the Members and Managers in rebates, commissions and benefits.

Thai-Go Energy Comparison to PURE Energy:

Name: PURE Energy

Calories: None

Time to Burn that many calories: No time at all

Artificial Flavors: No

Artificial Color: No

Artificial Sweetener: No

Preservatives: No

Carbonation: No

Carbohydrates: No

Sugar: No

Energy Blend: Yes, Proprietary Amino Acids & Taurine

Fruit Juice: No

Vitamins: No

Benefits:

PURE Energy combines superior nutrients with patented laser enhancement technology to ensure optimum results. Not only will you enjoy the immediate mental alertness and focus effects of PURE Energy, you can rest assured that other metabolic pathways will also benefit. They include: healthy brain neurotransmitters, thyroid and immune system support, anti-oxidant, burn fat as fuel while preserving healthy lean muscle, detoxification pathways of the liver as it eliminates harmful impurities, maintains a healthy gut, and supports the cardiovascular system, impacting athletic performance and endurance. PURE Energy.

Cost Comparison:

Thai-Go Energy	PURE Energy
$3.50 – 1 X Per Day=30 Servings $104.88 for 30 Days* (1 oz.)	1 X Per Day $47 for 30 Days*
$7 – 2 X Per Day=60 Servings $209.76 for 30 Days*	2 X Per Day $94 for 30 Days*

* Cost before shipping and tax

Summary: Thai-Go Energy is an option among many in the field of MLM energy drink companies. You are responsible to recruit others to purchase the products and maintain your level by showing others to do the same. Most who are interested in making a great deal of money have deserted the ‘party’ model of marketing the product for a variety of good reasons. If you are considering selling energy drinks to work from home, and make you wealthy, please consider other alternatives to MLM or Direct Selling first, like PURE Energy.

By: Genean (Genie Craff) Craig  Visit the Genie Craff blog.