Herbalife Nutrition is a global multi-level marketing corporation that develops and sells dietary supplements. The company was founded in 1980 by Mark Hughes and is headquartered in Los Angeles, California. Herbalife operates in over 90 countries and has over 8,900 employees worldwide. The company's products include weight management, targeted nutrition, energy, sports and fitness, and outer nutrition products. Herbalife has been the subject of controversy over the years, with some critics alleging that the company operates as a pyramid scheme. The company has denied these allegations and has implemented changes to its business model in response to regulatory scrutiny.