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ViSalus Review 2026
Body by Vi MLM that collapsed after 2012 peak
Residual Income Rating
1.7 / 5Last updated:
January 15, 2026What is ViSalus?
Weight loss and fitness products, primarily the Body by Vi 90-day Challenge shake program. Promoted through social challenges encouraging participants to lose weight while recruiting others. Went through bankruptcy restructuring in 2012.
Pros
- 20 years in business — challenge format engaging
- Per-customer residual ~$5-8/mo on subscriptions
- Lower-cost shakes vs some competitors
- Some weight loss success stories
Cons
- Very low per-customer residual (~$5-8/mo)
- Bankruptcy restructuring (2012)
- Revenue declined significantly from $600M peak (2012)
- Class action lawsuits addressed product and income claim concerns
- Per-customer residuals modest; growth required team building
- Company now operates at much smaller scale
Rating Breakdown
Residual Income
1.7 / 5Simplicity
2.0 / 5Transparency
1.5 / 5Community & Support
2.0 / 5Value for Money
2.0 / 5Overall Rating
1.7 / 5Frequently Asked Questions About ViSalus
What happened to ViSalus?
ViSalus peaked at $600 million in revenue in 2012 before declining. The company went through bankruptcy restructuring and now operates at a smaller scale. The Body by Vi challenge created significant initial interest.
Is ViSalus still in business?
ViSalus continues to operate at a smaller scale following bankruptcy restructuring. The company no longer has the market presence of its peak years in the weight management category.
Did people make money with ViSalus?
During the 2010-2012 growth period, distributors who built teams earned commissions. As with most MLM structures, per-customer residuals were modest and significant income required team development. The bankruptcy created challenges for the distributor force.
Quick Facts
Founded2005
HeadquartersTroy, Michigan
Business ModelMulti-level marketing
Peak Revenue$600 million (2012)
Key ProductBody by Vi 90-day Challenge
StatusBankruptcy restructuring (2012)
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