Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

General Product 1. What is this product? Nutrilite Slimmetry dietary supplement offers a way to supplement the diet with caffeine-free green tea extract that is designed to help the body lose weight when combined with a low-calorie diet and exercise program. 2. Who may benefit from consuming this product? This product is for those who feel better about themselves when they have achieved their ideal weight and who currently have not reached their ultimate goal. This product is also for those committed to exercise and a low-calorie diet as part of a comprehensive weight management program. 5. What are the key ingredients in this product? The key ingredient is EGCG (from 300 mg GreenSelect Phytosome caffeine-free green tea extract). 6. What is the purpose for using phytosome technology in this product? Dietary polyphenols such as EGCG tend to be poorly bioavailable and are not well absorbed into the body. These limitations may reduce the potential health benefits of dietary polyphenols found in green tea. Phytosome technology is designed to help overcome these limitations and to stabilize and better deliver these polyphenols to the body.* 3. What are potential benefits for using this product as recommended? Nutrilite Slimmetry dietary supplement contains GreenSelect Phytosome caffeine-free green tea extract, which is designed to help weight loss efforts when combined with a low-calorie diet and regular physical activity. *A single clinical study involving 12 male subjects showed increased serum levels of EGCG after administering 400 mg EGCG in a Phytosome preparation compared to non-phytosome preparation. Other clinical studies involving different botanical extracts in phospholipid preparations have shown similar results. 4. How does this product work? Nutrilite Slimmetry dietary supplement contains caffeine-free green tea extract (GreenSelect Phytosome ) that in combination with a low-calorie diet and physical exercise is designed to help you lose more weight than diet and exercise alone.

General Product 7. What scientific evidence is there to support this product? Green tea is one of the most popular ingredients in dietary supplements for weight management because many human and animal studies have demonstrated an effect on weight loss. In particular, two clinical trials were conducted to evaluate GreenSelect Phytosome (green tea extract) material for weight loss and weight maintenance. Results of these studies suggest that GreenSelect Phytosome green tea extract may help weight loss when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and exercise program. In addition, GreenSelect Phytosome green tea extract is formulated in lecithin and delivered as a unique phospholipid complex which may help improve the absorption of EGCG in your body.* Phytosome technology was designed to help polyphenols such as EGCG cross the cell membranes.* most commonly used ingredients in weight loss dietary supplements. EGCG is the predominant polyphenol found in green tea. Water-soluble polyphenols have difficulty crossing the lipid-friendly cell membranes in the intestine. Phytosome technology was designed to help polyphenols such as EGCG cross the cell membranes.* This formula contains 300 mg of GreenSelect Phytosome green tea extract, standardized to 40 mg EGCG. Nutrilite Slimmetry supplement contains a smaller amount of EGCG than the previous Nutrilite Slimmetry formula because of the phytosome technology, which is designed to help improve the absorption of EGCG in your body.* * A single clinical study involving 12 male subjects showed increased serum levels of EGCG after administering 400 mg EGCG in a Phytosome preparation compared to non-phytosome preparation. Other clinical studies involving different botanical extracts in phospholipid preparations have shown similar results. * A single clinical study involving 12 male subjects showed increased serum levels of EGCG after administering 400 mg EGCG in a Phytosome preparation compared to non-phytosome preparation. Other clinical studies involving different botanical extracts in phospholipid preparations have shown similar results. 8. Why was a new formula developed? How is it different/better from the original formula? Why did we reduce the dosage compared with the original formula? Nutrilite always commits to provide high-quality products to its customers. Leveraging new scientific evidence available to us, a new formula was developed to support weight loss. Green tea or green tea extract is one of the

Product Usage 1. How should this product be taken? Should it be taken on an empty stomach or with food? This product should be consumed as a tablet twice daily. Take one tablet, twice daily, preferably with meals, and as part of a low-calorie diet program that includes regular physical activity. 4. Are there any advisories against using this product for people with any other physical states/medical conditions? As with any supplement, those under medical care should consult with their personal physician before using this product. Anyone with a medical condition, including diabetes and hypoglycemia, should consult with a physician before using this product. 2. Is this product recommended for pregnant women or nursing mothers? If so, what is the recommended serving? Nutrilite does not recommend consumption of this product by pregnant or nursing women without consultation with their physician. 5. Are there any interactions between this product and certain medications? Due to individual differences in metabolism, consuming herbal products while using prescription drugs or over-thecounter medications is not recommended. Please consult a physician for further advice. 3. Is this product recommended for children? If so, what is the recommended serving? This product may be consumed by children over 12 years of age. The recommended serving is one tablet, twice daily, preferably with meals. 6. Are there any potential side effects from taking this product? There is no evidence of any potential side effects from taking this product. However, as with any supplement, everyone should consult with his/her personal physician before using this product.

Product Usage 7. Do any of the ingredients in this product exceed the upper level? Upper levels are the maximal level of intake that is considered safe. There are no upper level intakes for the key ingredient found in this product. However, do not exceed the recommended daily intake. 10. Can you take this product after it has expired? Levels of nutrients are not guaranteed to maintain the potency listed on the label beyond the expiration date on the bottle. The sensory characteristics such as flavor, odor, and texture are not guaranteed past the expiration date. 8. Can this product be taken with other dietary supplements? There is no reason to avoid taking Nutrilite Slimmetry supplement with any other dietary supplement. However, as with any supplement, everyone should consult with his/ her personal physician before using this product. 11. What environmental conditions may adversely affect this product? Environmental conditions such as heat, exposure to air, and open cap allowing oxidation to occur can decrease the nutrient activity and potency stated on the label. Therefore, it is recommended to store this product in a cool, dry place. 9. Are there known foods or nutrients that may interact with this product? At this time there are no known foods or compounds that interact with the ingredients in this formula. 12. I noticed the tablets are a different color now than they were when I opened the bottle, why is that? Nutrilite uses botanicals as well as natural colors and flavors in our formulations. Due to changes from crop to crop and season to season these plant materials are expected to have naturally occurring variation. This variation can include slight color changes over time, particularly a darkening of the tablets as the bottle is opened and they are exposed to air. 2015 All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. S27240ENA