William Lipovsky
Le-Vel’s THRIVE experience costs anywhere from $160 to $320 per package.
Weight and health management products similar to THRIVE include the GOLO Rescue Plan, Herbalife Nutrition, and Juice Plus+. Prices for these brands range from $60 to $200 a month, depending on the brand, product, and quantity.
For details about THRIVE and its cheaper alternatives, see below.
What is THRIVE?
THRIVE, the key product offered by Le-Vel, is advertised as a 60-day experience designed to help you achieve your health and wellness goals.[1]
The THRIVE experience includes the following three core products:
- Capsules: Contain vitamins, minerals, plant extracts, antioxidants, enzymes, probiotics, and amino acids for antioxidant support, lean muscle support, and digestive and immune support[1]
- Wearables: Worn on the skin; claims to allow for the absorption of ingredients like green coffee bean extract and white willow bark over an extended time to support weight and appetite management, mental activity, and circulation[1]
- Shake mix: Comes in various flavors; is said to complement the other two products to help you achieve your goals during the 60-day challenge[1]
Is THRIVE Worth It?
The THRIVE system costs between $160 and $320 per package (which includes a 30- or 60-day supply).[2]
THRIVE has mixed reviews online — reviews from current and former customers tend to be either very positive or very negative. Some relate to weight loss goals, while others relate to customer service issues and pricing.
Also, note that Le-Vel is a multi-level marketing company, which means that it makes money through product sales and through Brand Promoters buying products, selling them, and recruiting new Promoters.[2]
Our related research has more information about Le-Vel’s status as a multi-level marketing company.
Cheaper Alternatives to THRIVE
You can find products similar to THRIVE at a lower price point.
Below, we’ve identified three brands and products similar to THRIVE based on ingredient lists and advertised health and wellness benefits.
We’ve ordered them starting with the best overall options.
1. GOLO Metabolic Plan
- How it works: Follow a healthy eating plan using the GOLO guidebook and take one Release capsule daily to help with weight loss.[3]
- Advertised benefits: Prevent further weight gain, lose weight, release stored fat, increase energy and stamina, support a healthy metabolism, and balance your mood by reducing stress hormones that affect mood and can lead to stress-eating. The key supplement, Release, contains plant-based ingredients and minerals and is free from caffeine and stimulants.[3]
- Cost: Each bottle of Release comes with 90 capsules and can be purchased in quantities of one ( about $60), two (about $80), or three (about $100).[4]
- Compared to THRIVE:
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2. Herbalife
- How it works: Combine multivitamins, supplements, and shakes to lose and manage weight.[7]
- Advertised benefits: Manage weight, increase energy, and support metabolic function. There are three core products: Formula 1 Healthy Meal Nutritional Shake Mix, Formula 2 Multivitamin Complex, and Formula 3 Cell Activator.[8]
- Cost: There are different programs to choose from, depending on how much you want to buy and spend. Costs range from about $150 to $230 a month, not including additional products like snacks and supplements.[9]
- Compared to THRIVE:
- Similar goals, including weight management, increased energy, and overall health and wellness[7]
- Offers different plan options — some cost a bit less than THRIVE, while others are about the same price[9]
- Note: In 2016, the FTC ordered Herbalife to restructure its business practices due to pyramid scheme activity; the company is currently a legitimate multi-level marketing company (as previously reported).
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3. Juice Plus+
- How it works: Offers whole food supplements for a healthy diet and lifestyle[10]
- Advertised benefits: Receive the health benefits of more than 40 fruits, vegetables, and grains to support a healthy diet. Products can be purchased as capsules, chewables, shakes, and bars.[10]
- Cost: Varies; $320 for a 60-day supply of capsules[11]
- Compared to THRIVE:
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