TLC Tea - Does it Really Work?
The makers of tlc tea say their product helps you lose weight, boosts energy and improves mental clarity. They claim their unique blend of nine “essential” herbs rids your body of harmful toxins, and that you can drop up to five pounds in just five days. They also claim their tea is a gentle cleanser that detoxifies your liver, intestines and colon. The claims are based on a combination of long-held herbal traditions and the companies own research. However, many of the individual ingredients in the tea have no scientific basis. The company has been accused of multi-level marketing, also known as direct sales or network marketing. It is headquartered in Fair Haven, Michigan.
Total Life Changes is a multi-level marketing company that sells vitamins and supplements to help people lose weight, have healthier skin and hair, and increase their energy. It has been a focus of a number of lawsuits. A few women have contacted Channel 9 saying that the company’s raspberry lemonade tea caused them to fail drug tests at work. One woman, Brittany Caldwell, worked seven years as a bus driver and was looking forward to her retirement. Instead, she lost her job after drinking tlc tea and failing a drug test.
According to their website, tlc is a blend of herbs that is brewed in water to create a cleanser that detoxifies your liver and kidneys, intestines, and colon. The company suggests brewing the tea for four hours and that you drink it twice a day, in the morning and evening.
TLC Tea contains a variety of herbal extracts and leaves, including papaya, chamomile, persimmon leaf, schizandra, hibiscus flower and senna leaf. It also contains licorice root, ginger and eucalyptus bark. It’s a mild laxative that can cause short-term weight loss, and it also has antioxidant properties. It is a common ingredient in weight loss products, and it can be found in other over-the-counter laxatives. It may lead to stomach upset if taken for prolonged periods of time.
It also contains blessed thistle, a herb with anti-inflammatory properties. It has been used since ancient times to reduce the risk of infection and to help with digestion. It also supports the circulatory system and has anti-viral properties. It is a common ingredient in natural laxatives. The company says it is safe for most adults to take, but they advise those under 18, pregnant, nursing or who have a medical condition consult a physician before taking any dietary supplement.
While the tlc tea does have some benefits, it is not a healthy replacement for nutritious food or adequate sleep. You can get the same results from eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting enough sleep. The tlc tea is sold through distributors who are called Life Changers. The distributors are paid a commission on their sales and can earn bonuses for recruiting new members to the company. They are also required to attend monthly sales meetings, which can be difficult for busy parents.