Herbalife launches Xtra-Cal in India

March 5, 2012 - PRLog -- Bangalore, March 5 2012: Herbalife, a global nutrition company, announced in India the launch of Xtra-Cal, a dietary supplement with Calcium, Magnesium and Vitamin D. The new product can be purchased exclusively from the nearest Herbalife independent distributors* in India.

The calcium in Xtra-Cal helps maintain strong, healthy bones and teeth while the Magnesium and Vitamin D present in the product enable improved Calcium absorption. Consumption of Xtra-Cal will help women ensure inclusion of key nutrients like Calcium and Magnesium in their diet. Xtra-Cal has also received enthusiastic support from Herbalife sponsored personalities Mary Kom, Dipika Pallikal and Saina Nehwal.

Commenting on the launch of Xtra-Cal in India, Ajay Khanna, country head, Herbalife India said,"We at Herbalife are extremely excited with the launch of this product here in India keeping in mind requirements of our growing customer base. We are sure the product would be especially helpful for our women customers and that’s why we have chosen to launch it in the week of International Women's Day."

"Herbalife has always strived to provide to our Indian consumers healthcare products of the highest quality and standards. Introduction of this product marks our continued commitment to health and well being of our Indian customers.  Herbalife has also gone the extra mile to educate and train our independent distributors on the benefits of consuming this dietary supplement," he further added.

Five times World Boxing Champion Mary Kom said, "I am happy to use Xtra-Cal as it helps me obtain the required amounts of Calcium to support rigorous training regime.  Now that Herbalife has brought it to India, it will also benefit thousands of other women by ensuring adequate amount of Calcium in their diet to maintain an active lifestyle."

World #4 Badminton player Saina Nehwal said, "Herbalife's Xtra-Cal is the perfect Women’s day gift! This dietary supplement is an ideal source of Calcium not just for me but for everybody who wants to lead a dynamic life full of activity. I have also recommended my mom to use it."

World # 14 Squash player Dipika Pallikal said, "Xtra-Cal helps me sustain the athletic routine with appropriate nutrition and provides me with the confidence to deliver the best performance. This supplement would be useful for women in ensuring adequate supply of calcium as they successfully manage personal and professional lives."

Herbalifeline, a health supplement that supports heart health and Herbal Tea Concentrate, a uniquely formulated low calorie energy drink mix are some of the other Herbalife products that were recently launched in India.

*To contact your nearest independent Distributor, please call 080 – 4031 1444 or Toll Free – 1800 102 2444for further details.

About Herbalife Ltd.

Herbalife Ltd.  is a global nutrition company that sells weight-management, nutrition, and personal care products intended to support a healthy lifestyle. Herbalife products are sold in 81 countries through a network of independent distributors. The company supports the Herbalife Family Foundation and its Casa Herbalife program to help bring good nutrition to children. Herbalife's website contains a significant amount of information about Herbalife, including financial and other information for investors at http://ir.Herbalife.com. The company encourages investors to visit its website from time to time, as information is updated and new information is posted

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Herbalife
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