: These schemes often target vulnerable or low-income populations with false promises of financial and physical improvement [6].
: Studies and statistics show that between 73% and 99% of participants lose money [1, 13].
: Completing a legitimate nutrition certification allows you to offer one-on-one coaching or group sessions based on proven science [4, 7].
: Data from Income Disclosure Statements often shows that the vast majority of participants earn less than $1,000 per year—roughly $84 per month —before expenses [31].
Nutrition MLMs—which represent about 35% of all MLM sales—target a growing global interest in wellness [2, 17]. They often use high-pressure tactics and enticing messaging to recruit new members [6, 13]: