“I want to try Protandim, but I found a web site that says it’s a scam. Why?”
The internet is a fabulous research tool, but you have to take everything with a grain of salt. For instance, google “moon landing scam” or “America scam” or “Jesus scam”. No matter what you look for, you’ll find someone who thinks it’s a scam.
As of this writing, 13 of the first 20 “negative” results–that’s 65%–are from people who sell Protandim! I guess they think they’ll get the attention of people who are trying to see if Protandim is legit.
“I googled “Protandim” and saw some negative comments. Why?”
Whenever a new technology unseats an old technology, people get upset. They lash out and resort to name calling and slander instead of careful consideration of the supporting research. They often have a vested interest in the old way of thinking. Galileo was almost burned at the stake for stating that the Earth was not the center of the universe.
“Why would someone say Protandim is a scam if it isn’t?”
Motivations vary from person to person. Some people hate the idea of network marketing. Some people sell competing products. Some people are just negative about everything. Some people actually make money from the ads on their website so it’s in their best interest to generate controversy.
“Who are the people who say Protandim is a scam?”
Great question. Experience has shown they fall into three main categories:
- They’re bloggers who make money by capitalizing on the success of others by selling advertising on their sites.
- They sell competing products.
- They have an irrational dislike for network marketing. They may have been involved with a fraudulent Pyramid Scheme in the past and they never got over the experience.
Some suspect they may be funded by pharmaceutical companies seeking to discredit Protandim because they know that Protandim is more effective at stimulating the body to heal itself than prescription drugs are, and their monopoly position is threatened.
“Is there a better source of information about Protandim than Google?”
Luckily, there is. Go to www.PubMed.gov. It’s the National Institutes of Health research database. Your tax dollars pay for it. PubMed is where real researchers, doctors, and medical professionals go to find proven facts. Enter “Protandim” in the search box and you’ll find links to the peer-reviewed studies about Protandim.
“Peer-reviewed” is an important term to understand. It means that after the study was completed, it was turned over to competing scientists, and they were asked to find fault with the research. If the peers can find no fault, it’s “peer-reviewed”. Only 10% of the medical research that’s done every year passes peer review.
PubMed is a much better source of real, legitimate information than an anonymous blogger.
How can I determine if Protandim is a good value?
First, look at the research on PubMed to determine the scientific validity of Protandim. If you feel comfortable that Protandim is safe and that it’s a true science-based product, try it for at least 90 days. It’s not a miracle cure and everyone is different. See what happens for you.
What about LifeVantage, the company that makes Protandim?
LifeVantage is an 8-year old, publicly-traded company. Their stock ticker symbol on the NASDAQ exchange is LFVN. They are subject to the scrutiny of the Securities Exchange Commission. You can see their Better Business Bureau report here: LifeVantage BBB Report. They are rated “A-”. As with any $150 million a year company, there have been a few unhappy customers. 90% of the complaints were resolved satisfactorily.
Thank You for this very informative page to send out to folks.. well done.
Here to be of Service,
Carolyn Clark Pro 6
Thank you very much!! Nicely put. This will be passed on to my Team and customers
much needed for those in doubt.
THANKS AGAIN
The shame of it is that anyone can call themselves an expert and slander legitimate companies and products much the same as bullies who post libelous entries and cause vulnerable teenagers to commit suicide. The use of the Internet for information demands a great deal of discretion, and frankly, some people simply do not have it.
The FDA itself, on its web site, warns consumers to be sure they are getting their information from http://www.pubmed.gov and legitimate sources such as the American Heart Association and the National Institutes of Health. Many companies talk about their own research studies. Lifevantage, the company behind Protandim, only talks about the peer-reviewed studies done by third party research labs who have no financial interest in the company.
The best policy is not to just accept everything the company or a distributor says, but after due diligence, you can believe the research you see on the government-maintained database at pubmed.gov.
Lastly, every single day, hundreds of thousands of shares of the company are being traded by sophisticated investors who understand a good thing when they see it. This is the ultimate proof of the legitimacy of a company from a business standpoint.
Nice job. We that use Protantim know the wonderful sucess stories and I will pass this along to my team members and preferred customers using this wonderful product.
Thanks!!
Wonderful Information! Thanks for helping clear the smog of lies.
I would say A- at BBB. I guys are not to good at looking your facts either!
BBB link is also:
http://www.bbb.org/denver/business-reviews/health-and-diet-products-retail/lifevantage-corporation-in-littleton-co-90014185
So how does this Brian MacFarland make his money? Who pays him to write “bad” comments about any company?
I appreciate the information. It is so common sense and down to earth.
Thank you for you positive rational report. I love it when people think for themselves and not get swept away by the few ugly players out there. Done right MLM is the best business in the world.
I have Multiple Sclerosos – Relapsing/Remitting or 12 yrs now. I had not seen my hairdresser as I was out of town for about 10 mos. When I next saw her, whe3 look3e great. Her energy level was up, her skin was clear, bright and the few wrinkles she had had shrunk tremendously. She appeared clearly less stressed and just looked great overall. She told me about Protandim – being a RN – I looked it over and decided to give it a try. 3 months later – I can honestly state I feel, at least 40% better than I had since my dx. of MS. Frankly, I was shocked. Family and friends commented how much better I seemed to be feeling and they were totally right. Nobody but my husband and my hairdressed knew I have been taking this. In addition, high cholesterol runs in my family so I always stay on top of my numbers. Much to my dismay I happened to have an appt. with my Internist MD who told me my LDL (bad cholesterol) was almost 200 points too high in addition to my Total Cholesterol being around 140 points too high. He knows I combine traditional medicine along with holistic meds – so he gave me 2 mos. to get my numbers down or he wanted me to begin taking anticholesterol meds – which I did not want to do. My diet is healthy and I do get some exercise. I decided to just continue with Protandim and see what happened. Upon my return visit – he was shocked to see my numbers had dropped dramatically into a healthy range. At that point, I decided to become a distributor. My sponser, from the very beginning was extremely careful to let me know Protandim IS NOT a cure for any illnesses/diseases. Nobody pushed me to become a distributor; in fact, nobody even mentioned it to me. I asked them. Regarding any negative info you might see out there – I believe some people’s glasses are always half empty and some people just get a rush complaining about things. I am thrilled to be on Protandim and honestly do feel better. I know for certain – because of blood work – my cholesterol is now great. When I do make a sale I am exceptionally careful to let people know – THIS IS NOT A CURE FOR ANY DISEASE. I only tell my own story and the results I have felt and seen. If I had a customer who wanted their money back – I would happily refund their cost out of my pocket. That has not happened yet. I believe in Protandim and have never been pushed to do anything other than encouraged to take one small tab every morning. Hope this helps some of you guys. Sincerely, Nancy
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