MLM Companies
Reliv International Review 2026
Nutritional shake MLM facing regulatory scrutiny
2.0
HomeBusinessWatch Rating
Last updated: March 20, 2026
What is Reliv International?
Nutritional shakes, supplements, and wellness products including flagship products like Reliv Now and Innergize. Founded by Robert and Sandy Montgomery. Approximately 23,000 distributors and preferred customers operate in 12 countries.
Pros
- Long-established company since 1988
- Low startup cost ($20 to become a distributor)
- Products manufactured in own facility
Cons
- DSSRC recommended discontinuing earnings and health claims (December 2024)
- Income disclosure showed average distributor payment of just $125 (2019)
- FTC report found most MLM distributors earn $1,000 or less per year
- Company has significantly shrunk from peak size
- Atypical income claims used in marketing
Rating Breakdown
Residual Income
1.5
Potential for ongoing passive income
Simplicity
2.0
Easy to understand and execute
Transparency
2.0
Clear about costs, requirements, and income
Community & Support
2.5
Quality of training and community
Value for Money
2.0
Worth the investment
Overall Rating
2.0
Frequently Asked Questions About Reliv International
Is Reliv a good business opportunity?
The DSSRC recommended in December 2024 that Reliv discontinue earnings and product performance claims made by salesforce members. Historical income disclosure showed average distributor payments of just $125. Most participants earn minimal income.
What happened to Reliv?
Reliv has significantly shrunk from its peak size. In 2024, the DSSRC found the company using atypical income claims to market its business opportunity and recommended discontinuing unsubstantiated health and earnings claims.
How much does it cost to join Reliv?
The startup cost to become a Reliv distributor is $20. However, to qualify for meaningful commissions, distributors typically need to maintain monthly product purchases of $80-150 or more.