Is LiveGood Healthy? A Non-Biased Natural Mom Review

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LiveGood is an MLM company in the wellness niche that sells a variety of supplements and skincare. They're often marketed as a “nontoxic” company with an income opportunity.

Let's start off this review with a disclaimer: I WAS NOT PAID TO CREATE THIS REVIEW, and I AM NOT A LIVEGOOD REPRESENTATIVE. ALL the content in this article is based on my own personal research through LiveGood's publicly available website, along with discussions with a few unnamed reps (kept unnamed to prevent any harassment or backlash)… as with all of my Natural Mom Reviews.

This article is not intended to convince you one way or the other as to whether you should purchase from LiveGood or promote them. It is solely analyzing their products, as someone who is a neutral 3rd party. I initially started a deep dive into researching their products for a friend who wanted my opinion on them, knowing I spend a lot of time researching health and wellness trends, and am sensitive to understanding ingredients. Seeing more people I'm networked with asking for the same information, I felt it was appropriate to publish my findings to easily bookmark them and to provide them for you to find through searches or social sharing. Ultimately, this information is here for you to make an informed choice, without the marketing or any intended convincing.

LiveGood: What Is It?

LiveGood is a supplement company that also sells a few skincare items. The company and reps claim to be fully non-toxic, health-promoting, safe, and effective.

LiveGood: How It Works

LiveGood requires a $9.95 monthly membership fee that gives you the privilege to shop their exclusive product list.

Reviewing LiveGood's Products & Ingredient Integrity

As a natural-minded mom, research analyst, herbalist, and someone who has overcome severe chronic autoimmune and neurological issues, the ingredients list is the most important aspect as to whether I'd be willing to make a purchase, use, or promote a product.

In my article outlining the least and most healthy MLM companies, I found a few ingredients that are wroth noting.

Methylparaben is a preservative, antibacterial, and anti-fungal ingredient in personal care products derived from p-hydroxybenzoic acid and isopropyl alcohol. It is a known immune and endocrine (hormone) system toxicant and allergen. It directly interferes with your cells’ gene expression.

products containing Methylparaben include:

Ageless Skincare Serum (product page)
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Phenoxyethanol is a skincare preservative produced through ethoxylation, a process that can leave behind toxic residual ingredients, such as 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are documented to cause cancers, neurologic, respiratory, reproductive, and fetal developmental toxicity.

The FDA claims it is generally regarded as safe at 1% dilution, but experts argue otherwise, especially for those who are sensitive, children, or pregnant. Research suggests Phenoxyethanol may be toxic to infants if it's ingested through breastfeeding, suppressing the central nervous system.

Phenoxyethanol is classified in Europe as being an environmental and wildlife toxin, skin irritant, and potential neurotoxin. Some individuals may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions.

Contamination Concerns:

1,4-dioxane – a colorless, odorless, flammable, liquid solvent with a sweet smell. Its a product of the ethoxylation process that is a probable human carcinogen that may also cause liver and kidney damage.
Ethylene Oxide – a highly reactive, colorless, flammable gas with sweet, fruity odor used in the ethoxylation process. It is a human carcinogen classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and US EPA. Chronic exposure may cause lymphoma and leukemia, but it can also irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, and cause genetic mutations, chromosomal damage, and neurological problems (including memory impairment and cognitive decline). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) established it as immediately dangerous to life and health.

LiveGood products that contain Phenoxyethanol

InstantYouth wrinkle reducer (product page)

When exposed to UV light, retinol compounds break down and produce toxic free radicals that can damage DNA, causing gene mutations, which are common precursorsare to developing cancer (source). Some animal studies have shown reproductive harm when exposed to low doses, and it is known to also be toxic to human reproductive system, and may cause developmental harm to unborn babies. may also cause cardiovascular harm, and interferes with cell signalling, causing cell mutations or death. Studies have also shown it increases photosensitivity, causing you to be more susceptible to sunburn, photoaging, and skin cancer. *** If you are pregnant or have liver disease, avoid retinyl palmitate!

LiveGood products that contain Retinyl Palmitate:

InstantYouth wrinkle reducer (product page)
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Sodium Metabisulfite is an inorganic salt used as a preservative in a variety of skincare, cosmetics, and hair care products. It is known to be harmful to the environment and wildlife. There is strong evidence Sodium Metabisulfite may be harmful to the human immune system, and cause or worsen allergies.

LiveGood products that contain Sodium Metabisulfite:

Ageless Skincare Serum (product page)
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The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of.

The term “natural” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. The term “organic” in a blend of ingredients only needs to be 95% organic and does not explicitly prohibit the use of chemical additives. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Organic flavor extracts may also go through chemical processing or enzymatic treatments. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden.

Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.

LiveGood products that contain Organic Natural Flavors:

Children's Multivitamin Gummy
Essential Aminos
Methylene Blue
Super Beets

The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of.

The term “juice” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. The term “organic” in a blend of ingredients only needs to be 95% organic and does not explicitly prohibit the use of chemical additives. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Organic flavor extracts may also go through chemical processing or enzymatic treatments. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden.

Being that the juice involved is a “juice powder” also indicates anti-caking additives.

Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.

LiveGood products that contain juice powders:

Hydration Amplifier (product page)
Children's Multivitamin Gummy (product page)
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High amounts of sugar/fructose may lead to obesity, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and other metabolic disorders.

LiveGood products that contain high sugar content:

Children's Multivitamin Gummy (product page) – contains tapioca syrup, organic cane syrup, lemon juice concentrate, organic flavors
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Some products do contain Green Tea Extract, and while that is usually a healthy ingredient, it should be avoided in anyone with a serious liver condition.

LiveGood products that contain high sugar content:

LEAN Body Composition (product page)
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Soy may mimic estrogen in the body, potentially affecting hormone-sensitive cancers like breast cancer. It may interfere with thyroid function and may cause digestive issues. While the jury is still out on whether or not it causes harmful effects (there is a multitude of conflicting scientific research arguing benefits and risks), it is a known allergen to many individuals. If you're comfortable with it, great… if you're not comfortable using it, then you need to be aware in order to have full informed consent before purchasing.

LiveGood products that contain soy:

Hormonal Balance for Women (product page)
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Triethanolamine is a strongly alkaline substance used as surfactant and pH adjusting chemical. It is a known human skin toxicant/allergen, may harm the immune and respiratory systems.

Contamination Concerns: Nitrosamines – Classified as a potential human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research (IARC) on Cancer and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Exposure may increase the risk of gastric (stomach) cancer, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and lung cancer.

LiveGood products that contain soy:

Ageless Skin Serum (product page)
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a compilation of chemicals used to bring a special scent to a product whose ingredient list is protected by the FTC's Fair Packaging Act to not disclose propriety information. Typically “Fragrance” is a mixture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used to evaporate quickly to produce the scent. They can come from natural or synthetic sources. Most synthetic sources are petroleum-based.

Chemical compilations in fragrance are largely known for causing respiratory distress, skin allergies, neurological disruptions, gastrointestinal issues, endocrine disruptions (hormones), cancer, and increasing individual sensitivities to each compound involved. The worst part of “fragrance/parfum) is that it's a place to hide chemicals from the label. They often contain hundreds (or thousands) of chemicals and is not regulated by government agencies.

While we could assume some of these fragrances could technically be essential oils, the product labels do not indicate that is so, requiring us to be realistically cautious.

LiveGood products that contain soy:

Sleep patch
Energy patch

Some products do contain CBD. Keep in mind that not all CBD products are THC-free, even when marketed as such. That being said, some of the products sold do contain full-spectrum CBD, which does contain THC, and are recommended to be avoided by anyone who is subjected to drug tests.

LiveGood Individual Product Reviews

Ageless skin serum is marketed as “the FIRST and ONLY product of its kind that not only promotes your body’s natural regeneration of collagen, but also includes extracts from 12 of the world’s richest fruits and vegetables to provide more skin-rejuvenating results than any other product on the market!”

However, it does have some concerning ingredients discerning customers should be aware of.

Methylparaben – is a type of paraben used as a preservative in personal care products. Parabens mimic estrogen and may disrupt the endocrine (hormone) system. It is a known immune toxicant that interferes with cell gene expression.
Sodium Metabisulfite – an inorganic salt used as a preservative. It is known to be toxic to wildlife, and may be harmful to the human immune and respiratory systems.
Triethanolamine – a strongly alkaline substance used as surfactant and pH adjusting chemical. It is a known human skin toxicant/allergen, may harm the immune and respiratory systems.
Contamination Concerns: Nitrosamines – Classified as a potential human carcinogen by the International Agency for Research (IARC) on Cancer and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Exposure may increase the risk of gastric (stomach) cancer, colorectal cancer, esophageal cancer, and lung cancer.

You can find the full list of ingredients on the LiveGood Ageless Skin Serum product page.

Ingredients in CBD Pain Relief Cream appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate – Tocopheryl acetate is a synthetic chemical compound that consists of acetic acid and tocopherol (vitamin E) that may be a human skin toicant.
Contamination concerns: Hydroquinone – an aromatic organic compound banned in Europe and Canada. It is a known skin toxicant, respiratory toxicant, blood toxicant, and allergen, and may be harmful to the immune system. It also may be carcinogenic and is suspected to be harmful to the environment an wildlife. It is also described in the Cosmetic INgredient Review (CIR) to be unsafe in products left on the skin and not rinsed off.

You can see CBD Pain Relief Cream's full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for using CBD Pain Relief Cream include:

Medication Contraindications – do not use this product if your medication has a grapefruit warning or if you're taking sedatives, antidepresssants, benzodiazepines, blood pressure medications, alcohol. You should also avoid this product when pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not use this product on children under 12.
Wash your hands thoroughly after using this product, and do not use on any sensitive areas, including near your eyes. If you do get it in a sensitive area on accident, use a carrier oil like sweet almond, olive, or grapeseed oil to help dilute the product (wintergreen and peppermint oils can be very harsh and cause serious discomfort).

LiveGood's CBD Pain Relief Cream certificate of analysis does not show any testing for heavy metals. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Ingredients in CBD Oil appear to be straightforward: Hemp extract, MCT oil, and vitamin E. It comes in 2 flavors: original and peppermint, and offers 2 strengths: 750mg and 1500mg. The ingredients list doesn't seem to change based on strength differences.

At the time of this review, the webpage for CBD Oil indicated there is a peppermint flavored option, but it was out of stock, and no supplement fact was available for it. It is obviously peppermint-flavored with something. Based on other products, I do feel safe in assuming that it is a “natural peppermint flavor oil” or something similar.

Potential Flavors – The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of. The term “natural” in “natural flavor” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.

You can see CBD Oil full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for using CBD Oil include:

May increase risk of liver injury (hemp extract), and may be problematic for individuals with diabetes, allergies, or uncontrolled inflammatory conditions (MCT).
Medication Contraindications: antizeizure, blood thinners, pain, glucuronidated, CYP enzyme inhibitor, blood pressure, and digestive medications. It may also interact with medications metabolized by CYP1A1, 1A2, 1B1, 2A6, 2B6, 2C8, 2C9, and 3A4. Please consult with your pharmacist and health team before consuming this (or any CBD/hemp) product.
Do not take this product if you're pregnant or breastfeeding.

LiveGood's CBD Oil certificate of analysis indicates it is heavily contaminated with heavy metals, including arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

There is no mention of heavy metal testing done on the Pet Full-Spectrum CBD oil.

Keep in mind that not all CBD products are THC-free, even when marketed as such. That being said, some of the products sold do contain full-spectrum CBD, which does contain THC and are recommended to be avoided by anyone who is subjected to drug tests.

Please note, I do NOT endorse using CBD-infused products. Studies have shown that it may cause mental health disorders and cognitive decline over time, even after discontinuing use. (Study 1, Study 2, Study 3, Study 4)

For military families: as per recent Tricare announcements, it is still not legal under the UCMJ for service members to have access to CBD products at home. As a military veteran and wife, I've seen many servicemembers forced out on other than honorable discharges just for their spouses having CBD products in the home. I know this is a controversial topic and many others insist otherwise, just giving you actual facts to make informed decisions.

The Chlorophyll & Zeolite DETOX supplement is said to “cleanse your cells and reclaim your health, naturally.”

This supplement's ingredients appear solid, without any unnecessary additives. It contains copper, salt, chlorophyll, zeolite cinoptolite, purified water, and organic glycerin. Zeolite and Chlorophyll are both said to have numerous positives, including detoxification, anti-inflammatory, and gut health benefits.

You can see Instant Youth's ingredient list on its product page.

However, keep in mind that there have been very few limited human studies on Zeolite supplements in general (not just referring to LiveGood's), that purity can vary, and that it is not approved as any food supplement or medication in many countries. When considering purity, Zeolite Cinoptolite may have heavy metal contaminants including lead, aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, and nickel, which all have the potential to affect any detoxifying properties and cause unintended damage to your overall wellness.

LiveGood's Chlorophyll and Zeolite Detox certificate of analysis indicates the heavy metal content is “within the daily limits” set by the USPP 2232 for lead (10µg), mercury (2µg), cadmium (5µg), and arsenic (15µg) exposure. Keep in mind these daily limits isn't per serving, but per day. Knowing they're within the limits of your daily exposure doesn't help when you have other exposures to consider from other food and supplement items. I would love to see them fully disclose the parts per billion so discerning consumers can have full informed consent.

LiveGood promotes their Collagen Peptides as a means to slow the aging process, promote hair and nail growth, improve skin elasticity and firmness, improve joint function and strength, support muscle and bone structure, and support healthy weight management.

These collagen peptides are hyped for being the only ones on the market to contain

Velositol™ is used to facilitate muscle growth, lean body mass, and faster muscle recovery. Velositol is a trademarked product by Nutrition 21, LLC, comprising of chromium and amylopectin. It is supported by 2 clinical studies, and is an ingredient in many other products outside of LiveGood. Unfortunately, the sales pages neglect to mention any additives or other ingredients outside of the two they highlighted (chromium and amylopectin), which is legally ok because it is trademarked.
Polynol™ is used to reduce chronic inflammation, boost cognitive function, maintain blood glucose, slow aging, and promote weight loss. Polynol™ is a polyphenol-rich sugarcane extract trademarked by Nutrasure that inhibits digesting carbohydrates. While the benefits listed sound great, the manufacturer does not provide studies or an ingredient list (which is legally ok because it is trademarked).
ApresFlex™ claims to be clinically proven to improve joint comfort, function, and mobility. This ingredient is trademarked by PLT Hhealth Solutions. Unfortunately, there is no mention of an ingredients list other than frankincense (which is legally ok because it is trademarked).

LiveGood's website declaires “That’s why you won’t find any harmful chemicals, pesticides, preservatives, or anything else that isn’t the cleanest, and purest on the market, and the most beneficial for YOUR body!” – but a genuine serious question (not trying to be snarky)… how do you know?? Or better yet, how can your customers know based on the label provided?

While the label looks great, it is difficult to tell what all is really in a supplement when most of the supplement contains trademarked secrets. This, unfortunately, provides the capability to hide allergens, toxins, preservatives, flavors, another additives without any disclosures. This also prevents customers with underlying health issues and those taking medications (and their medical teams) the inability to determine whether this product could have a potential contraindication.

You can see Collagen Peptides full ingredient list on its product page.

LiveGood's Collagen Peptide certificate of analysis indicates there is no heavy metal contamination. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

LifeGood's Complete Plant-Based Protein is a vegan protein option containing pea protein, hemp protein, amino acids, and 26 vitamins and minerals.

Ingredients in Organic Complete Plant-Based Protein appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients not well described:

Organic Flavor – The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of. The term “natural” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. The term “organic” in a blend of ingredients only needs to be 95% organic and does not explicitly prohibit the use of chemical additives. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Organic flavor extracts may also go through chemical processing or enzymatic treatments. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.

You can see the Organic Coffee full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for drinking organic coffee include:

Anyone with anxiety or panic disorders shouldn't drink coffee (it can worsen panic attacks)
Anyone with high blood pressure, cortisol imbalance, or cardiovascular disease, caffeine from coffee. can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, which may cause issues or amplify symptoms.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid or limit drinking coffee (caffeine may impact fetal development and birth weight).
Women with hormone imbalances should avoid caffeine, which may worsen PCOS and other hormonal disorders.

Lab analysis indicates the plant protein has cadmium and mercury heavy metal contamination beyond the DAILY levels. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

LiveGood claims that by using Creatine + HMB, you “can achieve a 10-15% increase in strength in less than 4 weeks!” However, please note the “can” in that statement. Because some people do achieve these results doesn't mean all people do, so please don't get caught in the trap of thinking anything is wrong if you don't achieve it, too.

Ingredients in Creatine + HMB appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Because their label doesn't disclose any additives, including anti-caking agents, you may notice it will clump up over time. So don't let it sit on the shelf for too long.

You can see Creatine + HMB full ingredient list on its product page.

LiveGood's Creatine + HB certificate of analysis indicates the heavy metal content conforms with testing specifications. However, the information is not adequate to determine whether or not this product actually contains heavy metal contamination. More about heavy metal testing and analysis is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

E3 is a drink mixfeaturing amino acids and electrolytes (salt) to help increase energy, hydration, and cognition.

Ingredients in E3 appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Natural Flavors – The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of. The term “natural” in “natural flavor” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.

You can see E3 full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for using E3 include:

Do not take this supplement if you have pernicious anemia, hypervitaminosis B6, or routinely receive B12 infections.
Do not take this supplement in combination with other B6 or B12 supplements (doing so may increase the risk of developing blood cancer or hip fracture).
Consult with your health team if you have mental health disorder, chomate or leather contact allergy, kidney disease, liver disease, T2 diabetes, PCOS, food absorption problems, a stomach/intestinal disease, or are undergoing irradiation with your small bowls, or if have had any stomach or intestinal surgeries.
Do NOT take this supplement while pregnant or breastfeeding, or give to children.
Medication Contraindications: tetracycline antibiotic, anticonvulsants, or Parkinson's medications.

LiveGood's Lab analysis for E3 shows this supplement is contaminated with unsafe levels of heavy metals. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

LiveGood's Essential Aminos supplement is touted as being “the ultimate defense against aging.” It provides a mixture of amino acids, branched-chain amino acids, magnesium, potassium, and salts (electrolytes).

Ingredients in Essential Aminos appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Natural Flavors – The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of. The term “natural” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.

You can see Essential Aminos full ingredient list on its product page.

LiveGood's Essential Aminos (both flavors) certificate of analyses did not show any test being completed for heavy metals. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Factor 4 is designed to serve as an anti-inflammatory supplement.

Ingredients in Factor 4 appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Anchovy based fish oil, which may be problematic if you have allergies
Medical contraindications – may alter the effectiveness of other medications and supplements. Consult your pharmacist and health team first if you're taking fertility treatments, anticoagulant medication, blood pressure medication, or protease inhibitors or antacids. Do not use it while breastfeeding or pregnant. If you have gastrointestinal problems (like IBD), bleeding disorders, diabetes, GERD, iron deficiency, or liver disease consult with your doctor before using it.

You can see Factor 4 full ingredient list on its product page.

Lab analysis for Factor4 shows this supplement is contaminated with unsafe levels of heavy metals. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

LiveGood's Hormonal Balance for Women supplement is said to aid the female hormonal cycle by assisting in reducing sweating, flushing, hot flashes, menstrual cramping, bloating,, loss of appetite, erratic mood swings, and and general discomfort.

As a herbalist, I love focusing on herbal remedies to help with medicinal needs, overall wellness, and everyday life. That said, herbs still need to be treated with care, especially when used in supplement formats and if you have any underlying health issues.

Ingredients in Hormonal Balance for Women appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Black Cohosh – while it may help relieve menopausal symptoms, it may worsen conditions sensitive to estrogen (like cancer and endometriosis). It may also contribute to liver damage.
Diindolylmethane – you may want to skip this one if you have liver issues. The 150 mg in this supplement is the max daily amount recommended and should not be taken for more than one year. The typical diet supplies an additional 2-24 mg, so supplementation may result in headaches, nausea, vomiting, gas, and diarrhea.
Soy – may mimic estrogen in the body, potentially affecting hormone-sensitive cancers like breast cancer. It may interfere with thyroid function and may cause digestive issues. While the jury is still out on whether or not it causes harmful effects (there is a multitude of conflicting scientific research arguing benefits and risks), it is a known allergen to many individuals. If you're comfortable with it, great… if you're not comfortable using it or have a sensitivity, then you may want to avoid this product

Ingredients not well described:

Nu-FLOW® (manufactured and trademarked by RIBUS Inc.)- a fine powder used as an anti-caking agent and fibrous filler for supplements. It is a concentrate of silica made from ground-up rice hulls. It is an alternative to silicone dioxide and tricalcium phosphate (talc).

You can see Hormonal Balance for Women's full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for using Hormonal Balance for Women include:

Diindolylmethane – medication contraindications include water pills, estrogen medications, and any medications changed by the liver. If you're taking medication, please consult with your pharmacist.
Siberian Ginseng -medication contraindications include digoxin (lanoxin), lithium, and medications moved by pumps in cells (p-glycoprotein substrates). May also have estrogen-like effects, which may cause problems in women with estrogen-sensitive cancers or uterine fibroids. Be sure to talk with your health team and pharmacist if you're taking medications for high blood pressure, sleep apnea, narcolepsy, heart disease, mental illness, autoimmune diseases (especially arthritis or chron's), or if you have cancer. Avoid this ingredient when pregnant or breastfeeding.
Wild Yam Extract – should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, women with hormone-dependent illnesses, anyone who is hormone-sensitive, and anyone with a protein S deficiency.

LiveGood's Hormonal Balance for Women certificate of analysis indicates the heavy metal content is “within the daily limits” set by the USP for lead, mercury, cadmium, and arsenic exposure. Keep in mind these daily limits aren't per serving but per day. Knowing they're within the limits of your daily exposure doesn't help when you have other exposures to consider from other food and supplement items. This report does not show which USP chapter is used. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Instant Youth is marketed as being “Scientifically formulated to quickly and effectively diminish visible signs of aging, Ageless Instant Wrinkle Reducer helps immediately reduces the appearance of wrinkles, under-eye bags, and fine lines to give you amazing results in under two minutes!”

Ingredients in Instant Youth to be aware of include:

Macrocystis Pyrifera Extract – is an extract of the kelp that, while typically considered healthy, may be contaminated with heavy metals: arsenic and lead.
It may also contain iodine, which could be an individual allergen.
Contamination Concerns: Arsenic – carcinogen, and toxic to the nervous and reproductive systems. Lead – carcinogen, wildlife and environmental toxin, and toxic to the human respiratory, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems. Potentially toxic to the nervous system.
Phenoxyethanol – a skincare preservative produced through ethoxylation, a process that can leave behind toxic residual ingredients, such as 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, which are documented to cause cancers, neurologic, respiratory, reproductive, and fetal developmental toxicity. The FDA claims it is generally regarded as safe at 1% dilution, but experts argue otherwise, especially for those who are sensitive, children, or pregnant. Research suggests Phenoxyethanol may be toxic to infants if it's ingested through breastfeeding, suppressing the central nervous system. Phenoxyethanol is classified in Europe as being an environmental and wildlife toxin, skin irritant, and potential neurotoxin. Some individuals may experience skin irritation or allergic reactions.
Contamination Concerns: 1,4-dioxane – a colorless, odorless, flammable, liquid solvent with a sweet smell. Its a product of the ethoxylation process that is a probable human carcinogen that may also cause liver and kidney damage. Ethylene Oxide – a highly reactive, colorless, flammable gas with sweet, fruity odor used in the ethoxylation process. It is a human carcinogen classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and US EPA. Chronic exposure may cause lymphoma and leukemia, but it can also irritate your eyes, nose, throat, and lungs, cause headaches, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, and cause genetic mutations, chromosomal damage, and neurological problems (including memory impairment and cognitive decline). The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) established it as immediately dangerous to life and health.
Retinol & Retinol Palmitate is a vitamin A additive that may be harmful if you're exposed to too much. When exposed to UV light, retinol compounds break down and produce toxic free radicals that can damage DNA and cause gene mutations, a precursor to cancer. Retinol Palmitate may speed the development of skin tumors and lesions when applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight. It may negatively impact your cardiovascular system and is a known reproductive system toxicant.

You can see Instant Youth's full ingredient list on its product page.

LiveGood's Lean Body supplement is said to contain ingredients promoting the 4 processes to aid in losing weight: increasing metabolism, suppressing hunger, burning fat, and strengthening your immune system.

Increase Metabolism: vitamin B12, green tea extract, l-carnitine, and digestive enzymes help to improve your metabolism and give you an extra jolt of energy to help motivate you to move your body.
Suppress Hunger: glucomannan, caralluma fimbriata, and kidney bean extract help to expand your stomach so you feel full, thus suppressing your hunger.
Burn Fat: chromium and berberine HCI help to support your body through increasing muscle and in reducing inflammation during workout recovery. You will maximize the benefits of these ingredients when pairing them with a quality fitness routine.
Strengthened Immune System: a few ingredients may reduce inflammation, overall supporting the immune system.

Ingredients in Lean Body appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. I don't see anything notable to be concerned about in this supplement.

You can see Lean Body's full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for using Lean Body include:

Green tea extract and too much B12 should be avoided by anyone with kidney, liver, heart, or blood pressure problems. It should also be avoided if you have stomach ulcers, anxiety, anemia, glaucoma, or osteoporosis. Some medications may have contraindications to green tea extract, so please consult your pharmacist before taking any supplements containing it.
Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) Powder in Lean may help with modest weight loss, but it is also very high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are risky to your health if you take too much, specifically to your cardiovascular system. Consult with your nutritionist to ensure you're not consuming too much omega-6 in your diet.

LiveGood's Lean certificate of analysis indicates the heavy metal content is “within the daily limits” set by the USPP 2232 for lead (10µg), mercury (2µg), cadmium (5µg), and arsenic (15µg) exposure. Keep in mind these daily limits isn't per serving, but per day. Knowing they're within the limits of your daily exposure doesn't help when you have other exposures to consider from other food and supplement items. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Ultra Magnesium Complex is a magnesium supplement.

Ingredients in Ultra Magnesium Complex appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. It provides you with 420 mg of glycinate and gluconate magnesium types wrapped in a veggie capsule.

You can see Ultra Magnesium Complex full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for using magnesium supplements include:

Kidney Disease – magnesium supplements may increase the risk of developing hypermagnesemia, causing kidney issues
Cardiovascular Disease – magnesium may worsen heart disease, slow heart rate, and react negatively with blood pressure medications.
Diabetes – magnesium supplements may cause issues with diabetic infections and medication
Intestinal Blockage – magnesium supplement may worsen intestinal blockages
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding – too much magnesium may cause skeletal demineralization, hypocalcemia, and hypermagnesemia.

LiveGood provided lab analysis did not show any testing completed for Ultra Magnesium Complex.

Methylene Blue Dissolving Strips is a Nootropic supplement LiveGood claims can improve your cognitive functioning skills, including memory, mood, energy, and longevity. Methylene Blue is said to have the ability to increase the oxygen amounts delivered to your brain cells, improving cellular mitochondria.

Ingredients in Methylene Blue Dissolving Strips appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Some thoughts about the ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Arabic Gum – while it may have some benefits (like acting as a prebiotic), it may contain contaminants, including pesticide residues, heavy metals, bacteria, yeast, mold, and other foreign matter. It may also be cross-contaminated in the processing facilities (allergens, gluten, or other substances).
Organic Mint Flavor – The term “organic” in a blend of ingredients only needs to be 95% organic and does not explicitly prohibit chemical additives. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, sugar, and preservatives. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.
Sunflower Lecithin – while usually ok and potentially beneficial, if you're consuming a lot of it, you could end up with a choline overload which may cause digestive distress, sweating, headaches, and dizziness. High choline intake may also lead to forming triethylamine N-oxide (TMAO), which may cause renal and cardiovascular problems. Be sure to check the labels of your other supplements and pre-packaged foods to ensure limiting its intake.
Xanthan Gum – while it may have some health benefits, in some people, it may ferment in your intestines, altering your gut microbiome, and changing your digestion process causing bloating, gas, stomach discomfort, or other related symptoms. Some individuals are more sensitive to this ingredient than others.

You can see Methylene Blue Dissolving Strips' full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for using Methylene Blue Dissolving Strips include:

Do not use if you're planning to undergo surgery
Do not use if you're taking diabetes medications without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist
Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not use if you have a G6PD deficiency.
Consult a physician first if using a MAOI or SSRI medications often used to treat depression.

LiveGood provided lab analysis shows Methylene Blue is contaminated with heavy metals. You can read my full lab report analysis in the next section.

The Healthy Energy and Focus Patches are transdermal patches that facilitates the ingredients to be absorbed directly through the skin and into the bloodstream to provide a sustained and rejuvenating energizing boost.

Ingredients in Healthy Energy and Focus Patches ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Liquid Orange Fragrance Oil – Undisclosed Fragrance/Parfum – a compilation of chemicals used to bring a special scent to a product whose ingredient list is protected by the FTC's Fair Packaging Act to not disclose propriety information. Typically “Fragrance” is a mixture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used to evaporate quickly to produce the scent. They can come from natural or synthetic sources. Most synthetic sources are petroleum-based. Chemical compilations in fragrance are largely known for causing respiratory distress, skin allergies, neurological disruptions, gastrointestinal issues, endocrine disruptions (hormones), cancer, and increasing individual sensitivities to each compound involved. The worst part of “fragrance/parfum) is that it's a place to hide chemicals from the label. They often contain hundreds (or thousands) of chemicals and is not regulated by government agencies.

We can assume that the liquid orange fragrance oil used is an essential oil, but without the disclosure of the latin name, that is difficult to verify. Typically when you see “liquid oil” or “fragrance oil” it isn't of the natural varieties.

You can see Healthy Energy and Focus Patches' full ingredient list on its product page, however there is no mention of what is used for the glue that sticks the patches on your skin.

Medical Contraindications for using Healthy Energy and Focus Patches include:

Green tea extract and too much B12 should be avoided by anyone with kidney, liver, heart, or blood pressure problems. It should also be avoided if you have stomach ulcers, anxiety, anemia, glaucoma, or osteoporosis. Some medications may have contraindications to green tea extract, so please consult your pharmacist before taking any supplements containing it.
Medication contraindications: this supplement should be avoided when taking blood thinner, diabetes, steroid, hormone, and blood pressure medication. You should also avoid using these patches if you're preparing for surgery, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
If you're allergic to adhesives, you may want to skip this product.

LiveGood does not provide a certificate of analysis for the Healthy Energy and Focus Patches, which is concerning knowing heavy metals and other contaminants can be absorbed through the skin easily. As for whether this product is good… I cannot move past the fragrance ingredient in this product. That alone is enough for me to pass.

Sleep Patches are transdermal patches that facilitates the ingredients to be absorbed directly through the skin and into the bloodstream to provide improved quality of sleep.

Ingredients in Sleep Patches ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Liquid Lavender Oil – Undisclosed Fragrance/Parfum – a compilation of chemicals used to bring a special scent to a product whose ingredient list is protected by the FTC's Fair Packaging Act to not disclose propriety information. Typically “Fragrance” is a mixture of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) used to evaporate quickly to produce the scent. They can come from natural or synthetic sources. Most synthetic sources are petroleum-based. Chemical compilations in fragrance are largely known for causing respiratory distress, skin allergies, neurological disruptions, gastrointestinal issues, endocrine disruptions (hormones), cancer, and increasing individual sensitivities to each compound involved. The worst part of “fragrance/parfum) is that it's a place to hide chemicals from the label. They often contain hundreds (or thousands) of chemicals and is not regulated by government agencies.
Melatonin – while some people swear by taking melatonin, more natural-minded families are skipping this supplement and instead opting for cherry juice (which helps you produce it yourself). Side effects include dizziness, headaches, nausea, and nightmares.

We can assume that the lavender oil used is an essential oil, but without the disclosure of the latin name, that is difficult to verify. Typically when you see “liquid oil” or “fragrance oil” it isn't of the natural varieties.

You can see Sleep Patches' full ingredient list on its product page, however there is no mention of what is used for the glue that sticks the patches on your skin.

Medical Contraindications for using Healthy Energy and Focus Patches include:

Medication contraindications: this supplement should be avoided when taking blood thinner, diabetes, blood pressure, narcolepsy, or anti-seizure medication, or any other medication that may be changed by your liver. You should also avoid using these patches if you're preparing for surgery, are pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
If you're allergic to adhesives, you may want to skip this product.

LiveGood does not provide a certificate of analysis for the Sleepus Patches, which is concerning knowing heavy metals and other contaminants can be absorbed through the skin easily. As for whether this product is good… I cannot move past the fragrance ingredient in this product. That alone is enough for me to pass.

Probiotic Gut Support is said to be “scientifically formulated to provide your digestive system with the optimal balance of beneficial bacteria, enzymes, and prebiotics it needs to thrive.”

While the ingredients look solid, please understand your body's needs and sensitivities before taking supplements. Please talk with your health team and pharmacist before taking supplements to make sure they're right for you.

Some things to consider:

Benefits of the probiotics listed include reducing inflammation, improving mental health, immunity, cognitive functioning, digestion, vaginal health, microbiome balance, skin health, and sleep quality.
The probiotics listed may cause digestive issues and allergic reactions in some individuals and may interact with medication.
Too much probiotic, specifically lactobililus bulgaricus, lactobacillus rhamnosus, lactobacillus salivarius, Bifidobacterium lactis, may cause an overgrowth that leads to bloating, gas, abdominal pain, and pathogenic microorganisms.
Lactobacillus Casei may cause gut barrier dysfunction and should be avoided by immunocompromised individuals, those who recently underwent surgery, or those with other underlying health conditions. While not necessarily common, sensitive populations may be more susceptible to developing Bacteraemia (where bacteria enter the bloodstream), which may cause organ failure and increase susceptibility to adverse effects, including sepsis. (source, source 2)
Bifidobacterium Bifidum may contain contamination risks during production or handling that can lead to the introduction of harmful bacteria into your gut microbiome, including concerns regarding the potential for it to cause genetic modification and antibiotic resistance. Please consult with your doctor first if you have Chron's or ulcerative colitis because B.bifidum may worsen symptoms.

You can see Probiotic Gut Supplement ingredient list on its product page.

There are Medical Contraindications for taking probiotics! This isn't a warning just for LIveGood's probiotic supplement, but for all probiotics (and is listed in all our probiotic reviews)

IMMUNOCOMPROMISED – Research shows several reported cases of severe infection due to probiotic consumption in individuals with weakened immune systems. Some probiotics may increase the risk of sepsis in some individuals (source)
HEART VALVE DISORDER – Inefective endocarditis may be caused by lactobacillus rhamnosus and lactobacillus paracasei in patients with heart valve disorders, including bicuspid aortic valve stenosis (source). Any probiotic that may cause an imbalance in the gut microbiota may contribute to cardiovascular disease.
SHORT BOWEL SYNDROME – A 2015 research study suggests people with short bowel syndrome are at higher risk of infections from taking probiotic bacteria.
Premature infants may also be at higher risk.

Analyzing Heavy Metal Testing for Probiotic Gut Support

Ingredients in Organic Coffee appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients not well described:

PeakO2^® is a trademarked term to describe a blend of 6 “adaptogenic mushrooms” created by Disruptive Nutrition LLC and sold by Compound Solutions, Inc.t It was created to add to supplements and marketed as a way to improve oxygen utilization, cognitive functioning, and pre-workout support. (source)
The downside of using proprietary blends is the full ingredients list is not always disclosed, and can legally contain without adding to the label: natural or artificial flavors, preservatives, anti-caking agents, and other additives. While this is an “organic proprietary mushroom blend,” the certified organic label only requires 95% of the contents to be organic, and still allowes the ability for additional flavorings, preservatives, and other additives.

You can see the Organic Coffee full ingredient list on its product page.

Medical Contraindications for drinking organic coffee include:

Anyone with anxiety or panic disorders shouldn't drink coffee (it can worsen panic attacks)
Anyone with high blood pressure, cortisol imbalance, or cardiovascular disease, caffeine from coffee. can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, which may cause issues or amplify symptoms.
Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should avoid or limit drinking coffee (caffeine may impact fetal development and birth weight).
Women with hormone imbalances should avoid caffeine, which may worsen PCOS and other hormonal disorders.

Organic Coffee heavy metal analysis from the LiveGood provided lab results shows this product is above safe levels for cadmium, lead, and mercury. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Super Greens is a powder drink mix that helps support your immune system, energy levels, mental health, and weight.

Ingredients in Super Greens appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Organic Flavor – The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of. The term “natural” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. The term “organic” in a blend of ingredients only needs to be 95% organic and does not explicitly prohibit the use of chemical additives. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Organic flavor extracts may also go through chemical processing or enzymatic treatments. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.
Wheat – Super Reds contains wheat products, which may cause digestive or allergic reaction issues in sensitive individuals.

You can see Super Greens full ingredient list on its product page.

LiveGood's Super Greens heavy metal testing lab report analysis shows that Super Greens are heavily contaminated with arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury heavy metals. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Super Reds is a powder drink mix that helps support your cardiovascular system, immune system, energy levels, and cognitive functioning. It's LiveGood's version of a “Pink Drink” that competes with a variety of beet-centered drink mixes.

Ingredients in Super Reds appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Organic Flavor – The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of. The term “natural” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. The term “organic” in a blend of ingredients only needs to be 95% organic and does not explicitly prohibit the use of chemical additives. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Organic flavor extracts may also go through chemical processing or enzymatic treatments. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.
Wheat – Super Reds contains wheat products, which may cause digestive or allergic reaction issues in sensitive individuals.

You can see Super Reds full ingredient list on its product page.

LiveGood's Super Reds heavy metal testing lab report analysis shows that Super Reds are heavily contaminated with arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury heavy metals. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Whey Protein Isolate – With Colostrum is a mix designed to help you build lean muscle mass, improve mobility, increase energy

Ingredients in Super Reds appear to be solid, which is to be expected based on their marketing. Ingredients you may want to be aware of:

Organic Flavor – The lack of transparency in labeling and the potential for multiple ingredients are concerning. While I agree, it is better than “natural flavors” and especially better than “flavors,” there are still some concerning factors that anyone with sensitivities or allergies should be aware of. The term “natural” has no formal legal definition, and manufacturers are not required to cite sources or components of this ingredient label. The term “organic” in a blend of ingredients only needs to be 95% organic and does not explicitly prohibit the use of chemical additives. These flavors may include “nature-identical flavorings” (synthetic), solvents, emulsifiers, flavor enhancers, and preservatives. Organic flavor extracts may also go through chemical processing or enzymatic treatments. This is also a place where additional sugar may be hidden. Health concerns linked to using organic natural flavors include: obesity, metabolic disorders (liver damage), and neurotoxic effects.
Wheat – Super Reds contains wheat products, which may cause digestive or allergic reaction issues in sensitive individuals.

You can see the Whey Protein Isolate full ingredient list on its product page.

Lab analysis shows that the whey protein isolate is inconclusive with whether it has actual heavy metal contamination. More about heavy metal testing is outlined in the next section (heavy metal contamination concerns).

Understanding LiveGood's Product Testing: Are There Heavy Metal Contamination Concerns??

Whether or not something is safe depends on your perspective, what you find to be acceptable, and whether you have an underlying health condition that makes you more susceptible to heavy metal consumption. Again, this article (and all of Motherhood Truth's Natural Mom Reviews) is 100% focused on providing you with full informed consent.

First, let's break down the safe parts per billion (ppb) levels. The following levels are considered safe, according to H.R. 2229 Congressional Bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to limit the presence of toxic elements in consumable items. More than that indicates some sort of action should take place to reduce the amounts. Yes, I know this bill is aimed towards children, but keep in mind that there is no “safe level” medically speaking for lead, cadmium, mercury, and arsenic for any age, weight, or any other demographic.

Lead: less than 5 ppb
Cadmium: less than 5 ppb
Mercury: less than 2 ppb
Arsenic: less than 10 ppb

LiveGood does an excellent job providing product test results; however, they are inconsistent with the methods they use to test across all products.

Some LiveGood products' certificates of analysis indicate the heavy metal content is “within the daily limits” set by the USPP 2232 for lead (10µg), mercury (2µg), cadmium (5µg), and arsenic (15µg) exposure. In those products, you'll see the test results provided by LiveGood compared to those limits.

Some LiveGood products' certificates of analysis listed heavy metals as PPM (parts per million). However, looking at the safe levels being within PPB (parts per billion), the test they're using to detect PPM makes the results appear smaller than they are.

Some LiveGood products' certificates of analysis indicate USP methods of testing, but do not disclose which chapter. Keep in mind these daily limits isn't per serving, but per day. Knowing they're “within the limits of your daily exposure” doesn't help when you have other exposures to consider from other food and supplement items.

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) has significantly changed its heavy metal testing methodology since it was developed over 100 years ago, and has been replaced with more modern methods using Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) and related technologies. USP limitations include: insufficient detection capabilities, only able to detect heavy metals at 3-10 ppm, and lacks specificity with the inability to distinguish between different heavy metals. Because of this, I would love to see LiveGood switch to an ICP-based method that would allow them to test parts per billion (ppb) and provide improved specificity by distinguishing between different heavy metals to provide more accurate results so discerning consumers can have full informed consent.

Arsenic: 0.257 µg per serving
Cadmium: <0.110 µg per serving
Lead: <0.110 µg per serving
Mercury: <0.220 µg per serving

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Heavy metal content is “within the daily limits” set by the USPP 2232 for lead (10µg), mercury (2µg), cadmium (5µg), and arsenic (15µg) exposure.

Lab analysis indicates the collagen peptides do not contain heavy metal contamination.

I must say, LiveGood's certificate of analysis for heavy metal testing on this product is frustrating to decipher. Instead of giving ppm or ppb like most other products, they only provide a no more than µg per day specification and asked the lab to give the test results in regards to whether it passed or failed.

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

The downside to how they've provided the pass/fail instructions to the lab makes it impossible to know the exact amount and whether they abide by what is currently considered harmful with the ppb standard. Keep in mind, there are no “safe” thresholds for these contaminants.

Arsenic: <15 ppm = <15,000 ppb = up to 150,000% higher than the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: <5 ppm = <5,000 ppb = up to 100,000% higher than the HR 2229 recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: <10 ppm = <10,000 ppb = up to 200,000% higher than the recommended the HR 2229 safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: <2 ppm = <2,000 ppb = up to 100,000% higher than the recommended the HR 2229 safe level (2 ppb)

Another lab report provided regarding the protein powder heavy metal testing showed:

Arsenic: <0.01 mg/kg = 10 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY arsenic exposure (15 µg)
Cadmium: 0.0418 mg/kg = 41.8 µg = 836% higher than the recommended safe level for DAILY cadmium exposure (5 µg)
Lead: 0.00844 mg/kg = 8.44 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY lead exposure (10 µg)
Mercury: <0.005 mg/kg = <5 µg = <250% higher than the recommended safe level for DAILY mercury exposure (2 µg)

Heavy metal content is “within the daily limits” set by the USPP 2232 for lead (10µg), mercury (2µg), cadmium (5µg), and arsenic (15µg) exposure.

Lab analysis indicates the plant protein has cadmium and mercury heavy metal contamination beyond the DAILY levels.

LiveGood provides a dynamic range for heavy metal and mycotoxin testing, stating it is within Colorado Compliance. The numbers are as follows:

Arsenic: 0.05-4.59 ppm = 50-4590 ppb = 500%-91,800% higher than the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: 0.05-4.66 ppm = 50-4660 ppb = 1,000%-46,600% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: 0.05-4.64 ppm = 50-4640 ppb = 1,000%-92,800% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: 0.05-4.73 ppm = 4730 ppb = 2,500%-92,800% higher than the recommended safe level (2 ppb)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis indicates that the CBD Oil supplement is heavily contaminated with heavy metals.

Arsenic: <257 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY arsenic exposure (15 µg)
Cadmium: <0.11 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY cadmium exposure (5 µg)
Lead: <0.11 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY lead exposure (10 µg)
Mercury: <.22 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY mercury exposure (2 µg)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis indicates that the the collaen peptides supplement is not contaminated with heavy metals.

Arsenic: 0.0001%, however, the COA does not indicate what the % entails.
Heavy Metals: <10 ppm = <10,000 ppb = potentially up to 83,333% higher than the recommended safe level (calculating the safe levels of cadmium, lead, and mercury, this number should be under 12 ppb or 0.012 ppm)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

The heavy metals analysis for Creatine + HMB is inconclusive because LiveGood did not test within the parameters that would give us a solid understanding of whether there is heavy metal contamination and what those heavy metals are.

Arsenic: 0.00884 ppm = 8.84 ppb = is within the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: 0.00867 ppm = 8.67 ppb = 173% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: 0.0152 ppm = 15.2 ppb = 304% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: <0.00421 ppm = <4.21 ppb = up to 210.5% higher than the recommended safe level (2 ppb)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Organic Coffee heavy metal analysis from the LiveGood provided lab results shows this product is above safe levels for cadmium, lead, and mercury.

Arsenic: 0.014 ppm = 14 ppb = is 140% higher than the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: 0.013 ppm = 13 ppb = 260% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: 0.242 ppm = 242 ppb = 4,840% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: 0.010 ppm = 10 ppb = 500% higher than the recommended safe level (2 ppb)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis for E3 shows this supplement is contaminated with unsafe levels of heavy metals.

I'm a little confused why LiveGood would choose to use AOAC 993.14 as a method for heavy metal testing on the Factor4 supplement because its the standard procedure for testing heavy metals in water and wastewater, providing mg/kg levels. This is not consistent with other supplement testing they've done (and isn't a normal supplement testing mechanism), so it was surprising to see, and makes me curious to learn why. It would be more beneficial for customers to be able to view these test results in a consistent manner that doesn't require a lot of math to jump through.

Arsenic: 0.028 mg/kg = 28µg = 187% higher than the safe level (15µg)
Cadmium: 0.001 mg/kg = 1 µg = within the safe levels (5µg)
Lead: 0.02 mg/kg = 20 µg = 200% higher than the safe level (10µg)
Mercury: 0.001 mg/kg = 1 µg = within the safe levels (2µg)

The total weight of the supplement is roughly 1200 mg with a 10% variation. So in reality, those heavy metal numbers are a lot higher, considering they are calculated as mg PER kg. when calculating for the entire serving size, you'e looking at the sample size being 1200x, those numbers skyrocket.

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis for Factor4 shows this supplement is contaminated with unsafe levels of heavy metals: arsenic, and lead (more realistically also including mercury and cadmium too).

LiveGood's test results are frustrating to look at with the Whey protein Isolate lab analysis. It only tells you what the daily limit is and that their testing conforms to being within or up to the daily limit, based on the USPP 2232 document (which is outdated). The results all show “pass” – meaning their numbers test to be below the daily limit as required by California disclosures. However, we all know that your exposure to heavy metals is not exclusively to LiveGood supplements, and these numbers do not account for the congress document linked above.

Arsenic: <15 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY arsenic exposure (15 µg)
Cadmium: <05 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY cadmium exposure (5 µg)
Lead: <10 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY lead exposure (10 µg)
Mercury: <2 µg = up to the recommended safe level for DAILY mercury exposure (2 µg)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here.

Lab analysis shows the Hormonal Balance for Women supplement should not be contaminated with heavy metals. However, this is according to DAILY standards. The lab results do not show specific numbers.

Arsenic: <15 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY arsenic exposure (15 µg)
Cadmium: <05 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY cadmium exposure (5 µg)
Lead: <10 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY lead exposure (10 µg)
Mercury: <2 µg = up to the recommended safe level for DAILY mercury exposure (2 µg)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here.

Lab analysis shows the Hydration Amplifier supplement should not be contaminated with heavy metals. However, this is according to DAILY standards. The lab results do not show specific numbers.

Arsenic: < 0.001 ppm = < 1 ppb = is within the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: 0.04 ppm = 40 ppb = 800% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: 0.06 ppm = 60 ppb = 1,200% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: 0.006 ppm = 6 ppb = 300% higher than the recommended safe level (2 ppb)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here, where the lab states they are in compliance with USP 233, 234, 235, and 236. However, as mentioned above, USP is outdated.

Lab analysis shows Methylene Blue is contaminated with heavy metals.

Arsenic: <15 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY arsenic exposure (15 µg)
Cadmium: <05 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY cadmium exposure (5 µg)
Lead: <10 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY lead exposure (10 µg)
Mercury: <2 µg = up to the recommended safe level for DAILY mercury exposure (2 µg)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here.

Lab analysis shows the LEAN weight loss supplement should not be contaminated with heavy metals. However, this is according to DAILY standards. The lab results do not show specific numbers.

Arsenic: <2 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY arsenic exposure (15 µg)
Cadmium: <0.1 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY cadmium exposure (5 µg)
Lead: <0.3 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY lead exposure (10 µg)
Mercury: <2 µg = up to the recommended safe level for DAILY mercury exposure (2 µg)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here.

Lab analysis shows the men's multivitamin should not be contaminated with heavy metals.

Arsenic: <2 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY arsenic exposure (15 µg)
Cadmium: <0.1 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY cadmium exposure (5 µg)
Lead: <0.3 µg = within the recommended safe level for DAILY lead exposure (10 µg)
Mercury: <2 µg = up to the recommended safe level for DAILY mercury exposure (2 µg)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here.

Lab analysis shows the women's multivitamin may be contaminated with heavy metals.

Instead of giving the ppm or ppb numbers, as with other supplements, they provide the mcg per serving, with a serving size of 2 capsules, and the average weight of the filling in each capsule weighing within 10% of 6.91 grams.

Arsenic: 0.01 mcg per serving
Cadmium: .10 mcg per serving
Lead: .03 mcg per serving
Mercury: 0.01 mcg per serving

Based on these results, it does not look like there are any issues with heavy metal contamination in the probiotic supplement.

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis shows that LiveGood Probiotic is not contaminated with heavy metals.

Arsenic: 0.139 ppm = 139 ppb = 1,390% higher than the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: 0.150 ppm = 150 ppb = 3,000% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: 0.157 ppm = 157 ppb = 3,140% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: 0.0101 ppm = 10.1 ppb = 505% higher than the recommended safe level (2 ppb)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis shows Super Greens is heavily contaminated with arsenic, cadmium, lead, mercury heavy metals.

Arsenic: 0.0724 ppm = 72.4 ppb = 724% higher than the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: 0.158 ppm = 158 ppb = 3,160% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: 0.164 ppm = 164 ppb = 3,280% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: 0.00792 ppm = 7.92 ppb = 396% higher than the recommended safe level (2 ppb)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis shows that Super Reds are heavily contaminated with arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury heavy metals

Arsenic: 0.0724 ppm = 72.4 ppb = 724% higher than the recommended safe level (10 ppb)
Cadmium: 0.158 ppm = 158 ppb = 3,160% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Lead: 0.164 ppm = 164 ppb = 3,280% higher than the recommended safe level (5 ppb)
Mercury: 0.00792 ppm = 7.92 ppb = 396% higher than the recommended safe level (2 ppb)

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis shows that Super Reds are heavily contaminated with arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury heavy metals

LiveGood's test results are frustrating to look at with the Whey protein Isolate lab analysis. It only tells you what the daily limit is and that their testing conforms to being within or up to the daily limit, based on the USPP 2232 document. However, we all know that your exposure to heavy metals is not exclusively to LiveGood supplements.

Heavy metal content is “within the daily limits” set by the USPP 2232 for lead (10µg), mercury (2µg), cadmium (5µg), and arsenic (15µg) exposure. This does not address the HB 2229 congressional document mentions.

You can see the numbers we found on their testing page here

Lab analysis shows that the whey protein isolate is inconclusive with whether it has actual heavy metal contamination.

The following certificates did not provide adequate information about heavy metal testing.

The following products contain certificates of analysis for lab reports that do not adequately disclose how much heavy metals are present. Some products the heavy metal testing is skipped entirely. Other products cite passing results, but don't provide actual numbers to calculate relatively safe values. I would love to see the company provide more transparent testing results. Based on other testing results, I cannot confidently tell you whether the following products may be within the declared safe levels based on the standards presented at the beginning of this section.

CBD Pain Relief Cream (cert)
Organic Children's Multi-Vitamin Gummies (cert – tells you heavy metal mcg per serving, without disclosing the needed information in order to calculate ppb or µg)
Chlorophyll and Zeolite Detox (cert – tells you heavy metal mcg per serving, without disclosing the needed information in order to calculate ppb or µg)
D3-K2 2000 (cert)
Essential Aminos – Fruit Punch (cert)
Essential Aminos – Lemon Lime (cert)
Healthy Energy and Focus Patches (no cert available)
Himalayan Shilajit & Organic Sea Moss (cert – tells you heavy metal mcg per serving, without disclosing the needed information to calculate ppb or µg)
Magnesium Complex (cert)
Sleep Patches (no cert available)

Thoughts On CBD Reports

Please note, I do NOT endorse using CBD-infused products. Studies have shown that it may cause mental health disorders and cognitive decline over time, even after discontinuing use. (Study 1, Study 2, Study 3, Study 4). However, I know many people use them and greatly benefit from them. If you choose to use them, you deserve to have your products tested and proven to perform within safe levels of heavy metals and other contaminants.

Because I do not endorse using CBD-infused products, I have not spent time researching what amounts are ideal. You'll want to go through the product certifications yourself to see if the CBD amounts in each bottle batch are within your standards and expectations. What matters most to me is the contamination levels.

Looking at the product certifications, I noticed toxins tests mentioned in addition to the heavy metal results I mentioned in the last section.

Benzene – Health Canada has suggested manufacturers voluntarily recall products containing more than 10 ppb of benzene. LiveGood's CBD lab report shows benzene levels 0.2-4.5 ppm, which calculates to 200-4,500 ppb… 2,000%-45,000% over Health Canada's recommended maximum level. However, keep in mind: there is no universally accepted “safe level” of benzene in consumable supplements. Benzene is a known human carcinogen, and may cause anemia, bone marrow damage, suppressed immune system, nerve damage, reproductive problems, and respiratory problems.
Ethyl Acetate – IDLH (Immediately Dangerous To Life or Health) limit for ethyl acetate is 2,000 ppm (according to the CDC). NIOSH (US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) suggests a limit of 400 ppm. OSHA permissible exposure limit is also 400 ppm. LiveGood's lab reports show ethyl acetate levels to range 110-2,194 ppm. Potentially up to 549% of the noted safe level.
Heptanes – The IDLH for n-heptane is 750 ppm(according to the CDC), however there are no safe levels in supplements. This contaminant should not be ingested or inhaled, and reportedly should be avoided completely in supplements. The hazardous identification sheet labels it as a hazard for aspiration when swallowed, may cause skin corrosion or irritation, and may cause narcotic effects. LiveGood's lab report shows heptane levels to be 102-2,038 ppm. Potentially 272% higher than suggested, but again there are no safe levels.
Hexane – The US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recommends to keep hexane exposure to below 100 ppm per 8-hours. LiveGood's lab report shows their CBD oil hexane levels range 7-130 ppm. Potentially up to 130% of than the suggested exposure limit.
Pentane – IDLH (Immediately Dangerous To Life or Health) for n-pentane is 1,500 ppm (according to the CDC). LiveGood's lab reports show pentane levels to be 89-1,777. Potentially up to 118% of the noted safe level.

Other contaminants, including propane, butanes, acetone, xylene, and toluene, are present in varying amounts. However, looking through reports, there are no “safe levels” documented for those contaminants in supplements.

Other contaminations within the LiveGood CBD products mention “nondetect,” which sounds great, but seeing how they limited their heavy metal testing to be within certain predetermined constraints, I'm not confident about that “nondetect” result, and question whether they are being fully honest and transparent.

For military families: as per recent Tricare announcements, it is still not legal under the UCMJ for service members to have access to CBD products at home. As a military veteran and wife, I've seen many servicemembers forced out on other than honorable discharges just for their spouses having CBD products in the home. I know this is a controversial topic and many others insist otherwise, I'm just giving you actual facts to make your own informed decisions and risk analysis.

Reviewing LiveGood's Compensation Plan

In addition to providing wellness and skincare-related products using a similar membership plan to Costoc, LiveGood also offers the ability to earn commissions for promoting them to your friends, family, and/or online network.

Weekly Fast Start Commissions are paid on your enrollees' first month's membership($25 each), plus an additional 10% customer acquisition bonus on orders up to $300.
2.5% monthly commission is paid on everyone below you in the 2×15 matrix. Commission amounts here vary depending on where you are within your matrix.
50% match on matrix commissions of everyone you enroll, plus generational bonuses that range 3-10% match on matrix commissions for up to 5 generations.
Retail Commissions: 50% of the difference between wholesale and retail prices on purchases made by non-members.
Influencer Bonus: an additional 10-50% of the difference between wholesale and retail prices on purchases made by non-members, depending on how much you sell each month ($2,500-50,000+), giving you a total of 60-100% of the difference between wholesale and retail prices on purchases made by non-members, depending on how much you sell each month.
Diamond+ bonus pools: additional bonus based on company-wide monthly sales

You can see the full compensation plan explained in this video.

While it looks a bit complex and impressive seeing all the percentages and line items, you're essentially looking at:

$25-55 per new enrollee, depending on how much is purchased on the first order
2.5% from your matrix (which depends on where you are to figure out how much that means) from membership purchases, plus the potential to earn 1.25% of your enrollees' matrix bonuses. They push getting into the matrix at the beginning, estimating a $3,000 potential pay month from it, but if you're the last one, then this is a whopping $0.
50-100% retail commissions from your enrolled non-members, depending on how much you sell, which is calculated on the difference between wholesale and retail prices. This is IF you're successfully recruiting retail customers.

In order to maximize the comp plan, you'd need to take the gamble and see where you are in the matrix. Honestly, I wouldn't calculate matrix earnings into your assessment on profitability because you could potentially end up with nothing here. Then, anything you do receive from it is. an exciting bonus. It is realistic to expect to receive up to $55 on new enrollees and 50% of the retail profit.

As for compensation plan comparisons, this one isn't the worst, but it also isn't the best either. If you love the products and culture, then it shouldn't matter.

LiveGood's Corporate Review

Talking with several former and current reps and customers, LiveGood doesn't provide solid customer service, making order returns difficult. Several also claimed to have had issues with even receiving their package. You can see plenty of complaints over on the Better Business Bureau and other customer review forums, but most of the complaints fall into one of the following categories:

Misleading product claims
Poor-mannered sales reps
Billing issues
Missing orders
Massive associated fees
Poor customer service

The founder of LiveGood, Ben Glinsky, has a shakey reputation in the MLM industry, often being referred to as a “snake in the grass” by those who previously worked with him. He also appears to be a serial-MLM-entrepreneur, having created a multitude of MLM businesses in the past, including:

Home Wealth University was a platform focused on financial education and wealth creation through financial investments, real estate, and other wealth-building strategies. It came with a $97 monthly subscription fee and MLM compensation structure.
MyWorldPlus was a retail discount membership program founded in 2017, and is no longer around. New members paid $69.95 for the first month, followed by $19.95 monthly membership fees. In addition to discounts, membership in MyWorldPLUS offered an MLM compensation structure.
Skinny Body Care was a company founded in 2010, focusing on weight management and detoxification. Allegedly, some of LiveGood products are old, repackaged Skinny Body Care products. It appears to have been abandoned in 2018 and sold to Valentus in 2019.
Pro Wealth Solutions taught network marketers how to build wealth. Since August 2018, the URL was redirected to various unrelated websites, indicating it was sold, hacked, or leveraged to attempt to build other obscure businesses.
CashBackBooking.com was a travel booking website that has been inactive since 2016
ProTravelPlus was available online from March 2015 to December 2017. I'm not entirely sure what they provided because it was all hidden behind the requirement to sign up to view anything on the website. From the look of the website on the Way Back web archives machine, it appears to be solely recruitment-focused.
Brain Abundance offered dietary supplements designed to support healthy brain performance and function. Its website has been redirected to MyDailyChoice, indicating the URL was abandoned or sold.
AliveMax was a network marketing company that specialized in nutritional supplements and skincare products. However in 2023, the URL was listed for sale.
Neucopia was a hybrid Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) company providing internet marketing training and tools. It was a recruitment-focused program with a poor retention rate, expensive monthly fees, and reviews citing a lack of valuable products or services. Unfortunately, the structure of this company gives network marketing a bad reputation and boarderlines the definition of a ponzi scheme.
Gotleads.com helped customers gain leads for their MLM business. The website was redirected to STIforProfits, indicating a rebrand.
STI For Profits in 2016 was a landing page with a video and headline “FREE PRESENTATION! “7-Figure Earner Stumbles Upon Amazing ‘Money Getting Secret'… Next Page Reveals!” that required an email opt-in to view the info. It now appears to be inactive.
Pro Builder Plus was a website set up for pre-enrollments pre-2010. In 2018, the website was rebranded to “Sizzle Slim” with a Coming Soon landing page that had never actually launched within the ProBuilderPlus website or indicated any redirection of the website. In 2021, it was either sold, abandoned, or rebranded and redirected to iCoinPro, which pushes an affiliate-based cryptocurrency wealth-building education system.
Dream Travel Resorts is a difficult find, having no website history in the web archive, but its easy to imagine that it was probably something similar to ProTravelPlus.
Rejuvenate Worldwide was a skincare company. It has since either been sold, abandoned, or rebranded and redirected to iCoinPro, which pushes an affiliate-based cryptocurrency wealth-building education system. iCoinPro does not mention Ben Glinsky, but seeing now a few of his former businesses' URLs are redirecting to the same company seems more than just coincidental.
SGLeads.com was built to find cheap business leads and prospects.
LiveGood (being reviewed here)
Network Marketing Solutions a still-active company that provides everything you need to create your own network marketing company, including white-labeled supplements. (image below is a screenshot from the NMS website). Honestly, this makes me question whether LiveGood products are among the options he provides as white-label skincare and supplements, muddying LiveGood's perceived uniqueness.

Is LiveGood Healthy? A Non-Biased Natural Mom Review

While I'm all for the entrepreneurial spirit, digging into some of these businesses raises a few red flags. I want to give the CEO the benefit of the doubt and assume he's an upstanding gentleman, but at the same time, I don't have the warm fuzzies about the trends I see that honestly cause me to question LiveGood's longevity. I do hope, for the sake of the reps involved, that LiveGood will be around for a long time.

Reviewing LiveGood's Representative Culture

The number one thing that frustrates me with the MLM space is the cult-like defense some reps engage in to place their beloved companies on a pedestal, which I was honestly surprised to see from LiveGood culture.

Prior to my disclosing ingredients in the online space, LiveGood reps always seemed very upbeat and helpful. However, when I mentioned the few ingredients listed in my product analysis above to be concerned about on a post asking for input (not mentioned on their post or in a reply to any of them), several ended up with their proverbial claws out, demanding proof and insisting my disclosures were lies and defamation, including rather rude remarks in my DMs. Nevermind, a quick internet search or a peek at their product labels at home would be more than enough proof… but I suppose they're either lazy or just don't want to believe they fell for a degree of greenwashing.

After being harassed online by several reps upon my brief ingredient disclosure when replying to questions regarding LiveGood reviews, I decided to create a place to keep track of all my research, links that back it up, and other details to simplify providing the information to those who I communicate with regarding questionable or potentially harmful product additives… and to make it publicly available for you to find too, instead of just tucking it away in my Healthy Home online course.

The gross responses I received from several reps in my messages and social media comments showed me a glaring reason why so many customers complained about feeling misled and lacking support. There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to gaslight or attempt to intimidate someone who has a different perspective or is sharing info to be aware of before making a decision. This encounter showed me a concerning rep culture that really pushed me away from LiveGood. I do hope others have a better experience.

LiveGood: Is It Worth Investing In?

This is a very personal question. There are many reviews and personal testimonials claiming their overall health has improved. Others claim no results. And some claim adverse results. The bottom line is everybody's body is different. If you're comfortable with the ingredients in the products you plan to use, go for it. But don't feel forced to be comfortable with something that isn't right for you.

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FAQs About This LiveGood Natural Mom Review

The majority of the information presented in this article comes straight from LiveGood's website. Specifically referring to product ingredients, product certificates, and the compensation plan. All of which are linked to in each appropriate section.

Information about the Founder/CEO was found using a series of online searches and talking with past and current consultants to discuss their personal experience and knowledge.

I've also read through countless Better Business Bureau reviews, Reddit reviews, Quora reviews, Facebook comments, and reviews on other forums.

Absolutely! Any company offering products that prove to be transparent with their ingredients, which (unfortunately) not many are.

I did mention the areas where LiveGood appears to be doing well and offering solid ingredients. And I firmly believe that the discerning consumer deserves the right to full informed consent. Some of the issues I mentioned in this article may be within your standards and requirements, which is great! If that is the case, then feel welcome to sign up and build. Others need more transparent info, especially when combatting specific health challenges, and deserve to have that info laid out in a straight forward manner that helps them determine what is right for your body.

While I would love to see more companies stepping up and offering truly natural options without greenwashing, hidden ingredients, and guilt-tripping customers, I recognize that the industry as a whole has massive room for improvement. Most of these harmful ingredients and shady habits faking transparency is unnecessary.

If LiveGood will make the commitment and follow through with it to clean up their products more, then I'll gladly alter my review to reflect that (as with any company), and even suggest a quality rep that I trust enough to recommend.

My bottom line is making a review that focuses on providing informed consent. The last thing I would want to see anyone deal with is a hefty investment into products believing they'll improve health and wellness, just to find out that the products have caused further issues or aren't as clean as marketed.

My personal thoughts on whether I'd be willing to consider joining LiveGood:

Personally (and only addressing this because I've been asked numerous times), I would have an extremely difficult time promoting a company that offers products and company-proven heavy metal contamination. I'm also specifically not interested in products containing CBD. Not to mention, I no longer take or promote vitamin-style supplements, and would rather stick with faith-building, functional nutrition, and herbalism as a means for gaining and maintaining health – leaning more into how God made us and how our grandparents grew up.

To further expand… I quit a company back in 2021 in the wellness niche because of quality and transparency concerns. They seemed healthy, but after 8 years of exclusively using their personal care and supplement products, I started having reactions. While noticing others also having reactions that no one could explain, we realized the products had changed and were causing harm (old products didn't produce the issues, new ones did). I have no interest in going down that rabbit hole again, so I'm more selective now. I truly believe ethics are more important than the brand.

So, no… to be frank. I wouldn't personally be interested in joining LiveGood.

Keeping that in mind, there are much worse products in the market, so I'm not inherently saying LiveGood is bad (or good)… just my thoughts on where I am on my journey. There are also better products in the market, too, though I'm not sure how many are MLM. As mentioned earlier, I do hope LiveGood is around for a long time, for the sake of the reps, and continues improving within the cleaner living movement. That being said, I also hope they stop gaslighting about where they need to improve, clean up some of their products (especially the heavy metals and skincare ingredients), and become more transparent on the labels.

If you are not comfortable with purchasing from LiveGood based on their ingredients or company culture, there are some alternatives you may appreciate checking out. And, yes. And I have reviews for them as well.

My favorite MLM healthy skincare companies include Poofy Organics, Crunchii, and Pure Haven.

If you're ok with a skincare company that isn't MLM but has a 2-tier affiliate program, Gglowry is my absolute favorite. Gglowry is a small, US-based, woman-owned, handcrafted herbal skincare company that I have exclusively used since 2022.

My favorite supplement companies include Purium and Amare. While they have plenty of room to grow in regards to ingredient transparency (looking at you, “natural flavors”), they're much better than other options I've compared them to.

If you're looking for a supplement alternative that helps with your wellness without needing to ingest anything and risk exposure to contaminants or questionable ingredient additives, check out this review on LifeWave, which offers portable infrared light therapy patches. Using these patches has helped me personally save over $300/month worth of supplements.

There are also a few excellent options for MLMs that are not in the wellness or beauty niches (here's a list). My favorites are 7k Metals (7k review) and Kingdom Alliance (KA review).

Have a question not listed? Feel welcome to email questions@motherhoodtruth.com

Additional Resources:

Masterlist of the healthiest vs least healthy MLMs
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Best MLM Niches Revealed
List of active MLMs in Canada
List of active Christian-friendly MLMs
Best MLMs for Digital Nomads & Full-Time RVers
MLM Companies NOT in Travel, Wellness, or Beauty

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