Overview
Health products are often used by network marketing companies because they are easy to trump up. All a person has to do is appear alive, energetic, and enthused, and then give the credit to the product they’re trying to sell. This sort of tactic is very effective, because it uses a living, breathing example of how great the product is, and people make the conclusion that it must be because it works so well.
The Claim
Limu is careful not to make a lot of direct claims about what the product can do, and uses statistics instead that are taken out of context. For example, they state that there are over 950 independent studies on Fucoidan, as listed by PubMed.gov. But what they don’t say is what the findings are in these reports. They basically searched that website and are stating how many search results came back.
The Hype
The hype comes from all of the people that are trying to sell this as their business. There’s an eclectic mix of people saying it’s a scam, and others saying it’s the best thing to ever happen to them. Who’s right? It all depends on what side of the fence you’re on. If you’ve invested money into it and are trying to make money with it, of course you’re going to say it’s a great company to align yourself with. And if you read the facts of the 2003 FDA crackdown you’ll probably conclude that it’s pretty much the same story a decade later.
The Cost
They say the suggested retail price is $50 a bottle, but suggest getting a bulk order and get it autoshipped to save the most money. We
The Commitment
You’d have to commit to this and treat it as your number one priority if you want to be successful with it. But that is can be said for any business venture on the planet. Successful business people invest themselves fully in their endeavor, often putting their business before anything else. This is true from the smallest of small businesses all the way up to the biggest of the big.
Evaluation
What interesting is that this is the same business that was shut down in 2003, with the same CEO at the helm, and the same type of product being sold, even based out of the same city. So at least they didn’t move things offshore to escape any legal ramifications. It does lead one to wonder how long they’ll stay in business this time, or what loopholes they’re using in order to stay within legal limits.
Seaweed has long been known for its healthy benefits, but there’s no guarantee what sort of seaweed they’re using, how much goes into the product, and what sort of quality control is in place. Plus there must be a lot of extra additives because seaweed isn’t orange in color, so there is most likely dyes and other chemicals added to the drinks. At the end of the day you’d have to fully stand behind the product, enough to recommend it to others and feel good that you’re helping them live better.
The Limu company has been around for several years, and originally sold a product called Royal Tongan Limu. That business was shut down
and had to pay millions of dollars in fines for making claims that the product could cure health problems. It seems this time they are avoiding making any direct claims as to what it can do, but it’s still the same people running it, and it’s still essentially the same type of product.Our Recommendation
Multi-level marketing programs are not inherently bad, but they are one of the most abused ways to sell a product, and that bad reputation is strengthened when the product being sold needs to use misleading claims to do so. It’s easy to get swept up in the hype videos showing people that have supposedly made a lot of money, or won a car, or a trip to an exotic locale, but cutting through the razzle dazzle it’s clear to see that while those at the top might be having a lot of fun, those at the bottom won’t likely replicate that success.
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I’ve been signed up as a promoter for three years now. I had 30 people in my down line at one time, but just could not sustain. Everyone loves the product, but can’t afford it. The successful individuals have really extraverted personalities.
My entire family has been positively effected by the heath benifits of fucoidan. I wish it were less expensive because I can’t afford to supply my entire family with the daily recommended allowance. It’s about $5 a day per individual. $2 a day would be realistic but the rest of the money is for the “business profits”.
I am a promoter of Limu. I love the products and have had a lot of benefits from these products!
I started using Blue Frog 2 energy drinks in Sept '16. One of my husband’s co-workers introduced him to Limu’s Blue Frog 2 that has 120 mg of natural caffeine per can. I am unable to use other energy drinks on the market because I get terribly agitated & nervous feeling after drinking most energy drinks & have terrible crashes that would leave me feeling even more fatigue. I was skeptical about Limu's all natural energy drinks but decided to give them a try. I found they not only gave me the energy I needed but I experienced no negative side effects & no crash! I also found that once I added a 2 oz dose of Limu Original (or) drank 2 Blue Frogs a day (Blue Frog drinks have 2 oz of fucoidan in them), some of the other issues that I struggled with seemed to be getting better. I had been dealing with an adrenal fatigue condition that I developed after a trauma I experienced 3 years prior. During that trauma, I had an injury to my back that herniated a disk. I have been in physical therapy for all of this time and my therapist’s have noticed that since using the Limu products, my body is taking and holding the treatments better and I have reduced pain & inflammation. After some intense study, I found that fucoidan and the brown seaweed plant is naturally packed full of minerals, vitamins and amino acids so I have discontinued taking most all of my other supplements and find I have been able to actually feel the difference between this product and other products I have been using for many years which include some of the best & most trusted brand names on the market. Further research found that the reason is because most other supplements have heat processing and then added fillers that actually kill the key nutrients in the product so we do not get as much benefit from the supplements as we could if we were using a live product. I have experienced such amazing results, I introduced Limu Original to my mother who was suffering from diabetes & neuropathy which caused her lower part of her legs to be a very dark purple with dry, scaly skin. After 4 ½ weeks on the product, the dark purple in her legs is now turning pink and normal skin tones and the dry, scaly skin is softening. She also has not had to take pain meds for the neuropathy for a week now. My final testimony about my experience with this product concerns our dog. She is 6 years old & has recently been diagnosed with lymphoma cancer. Her neck had swollen up so much that she couldn’t even bark. 3 weeks on Limu Original at 8 oz a day, the swollen lymph nodes have greatly decreased in size and she is not only barking again but also runs the fence with our neighbor dogs and has gained some of her weight back. She is not on any steroids & is not doing chemo. She is part of a cancer study being done by my Veterinarian Clinic alongside the Veterinarian Cancer Research Center as they have a current study with K9 cancer patients with the use of Fucoidan alone to treat the cancer. She is not taking the higher doses that the study is using simply because of affordability but her Vet says that we are seeing very good results at the dose we are giving her, alongside a grain-free diet and added vitamin C and a tablespoon a day of coconut oil. We feel very hopeful that she will pull through. If it is possible to add comments to this thread in 2-3 months, I will update all on her progress.
FYI - People who become LIMU promoter use LIMU and have their own experience. They don't just listen to others and repeat how it helped someone else. So I ask all to have an open mind when reading the comments. I can not speak for others but I no longer have the pain from Restless Leg Syndrome and the neuropathy is dissipating. Even if you don't see or feel what others are saying LIMU have lots of good nutrients in it. Like anything you try you must give it time to work. At least try LIMU for 90 days. Give the product a fair shot. If you don't see the expect results remember everything isn't for everybody or you should give it more time to work. Everybody don't finish the race at the same time so it will take some people more time or less time to feel or see the effects. Please limit your comments to your personal experience and not bash the company, the product, or the many people who've had success with LIMU.
Look at all of you promoters, touting your crappy tasting product...of course you're not going to say anything bad about it! The perfect food, the magical cure - this drink cures every ailment known to man. Snake oil - that's all it is. #WAKEUP
I have been using Limu since June 2015 since then have NOT had ANY problems with my LIFE LONG ILLNESS ASTHMA, Chronic Bronchitis and Pneumonia. MY health has improved EXPONENTIALLY and I ABLSOLUTELY LOVE the fact this is an ALL IN ONE SUPPLEMENT. I DON'T take ANY other vitamin or mineral because I KNOW LIMU has me COVERED! :-) #DOINGITLIMU #LIMUFORLIFE
My husband and I are promoters for LIMU and are in Tucson, Arizona. We were EXTREMELY skeptical as well, however this product is changing our lives. The health benefits alone are worth it, my husband suffered horribly from migraines and has not had one in the two months of using the product. Our doctor has also approved the use of this product and did research. The business part does take time and work, however you can be successful if you want to be. If you would like more info please feel free to check out stephenposey.iamlimu.com
Whoever wrote this is totally being a hater. My husband and I are promoters for LIMU. I have never promoted a product or worked at multi marketing. I'm a total skeptic too. I could not deny my neighbors results from using this product though. Her hands are basically deformed from rheumatoid arthritis. After using product for 6 wks she has no inflammation which means no pain! I was amazed and have known this women's pain for 15 years. All I could think about was my mom, she has scoliosis bad and in pain a lot but hates taking pain meds.. I'm talking to everyone I know who has pain due to inflammations. I'm only talking to people who I think can promote the product successfully, meaning not everyone is a promoter. Yes we want people to promote,but it helps if you have the right personality and looking for opportunities. I'm a Christian with a large community that I love very much. The idea of helping people make money that i love is so cool. I'm a helper by nature!! To the hater who wrote this, I checked pubmed.gov and the articles are legit and are very convincing based on the factual studies done. contact me if you're interested in this product. amymartinez.iamlimu.com
Well, after reading this, I would say that your "facts" are wrong. I noted a lot of erroneous material in your article but won't answer each claim because it's not my place to do that. Limu is a wonderful product and is just a perfect food. There are no medical claims and it's not touted as a cure for anything. Now there are over 1,300 independent scientific studies on pubmed.gov on the benefits of Fucoidan, which is Limu's main ingredient. Also, we don't "sell" anything...we share what the products have done for us individually and show people how to get them and they pay exactly what we pay! It's been a wonderful product for me and I will promote it because I believe everyone should be drinking it!
If anyone would like information about these amazing products and/or starting your own business please contact me... 3256602146 or via email mistymariekeith@yahoo.com
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