Looking to buy ViSalus or Body by Vi products? Please note that the brand has largely wound down and has been going through bankruptcy proceedings, and products are not sold or available through this website. This page is provided for information only.
Overview
What ViSalus was
ViSalus, known widely for its “Body by Vi” Challenge and Vi-Shape meal-replacement shakes, was a United States company that sold its products through a multi-level-marketing (MLM) model — that is, through a network of independent distributors rather than in ordinary shops.
The brand grew very quickly and became one of the most talked-about names in the direct-selling world around 2012. In the years that followed, however, its fortunes changed dramatically. This site sets out that story in plain terms, and explains where things stand today.
In Brief
The short version
A rapid rise
ViSalus grew quickly and, by 2012, was reporting revenue in the region of several hundred million dollars, driven by its Body by Vi Challenge.
A steep decline
After that 2012 peak, sales fell sharply. The company restructured, and its momentum in the MLM world faded in the years that followed.
Distress today
ViSalus has more recently been in bankruptcy proceedings and is largely inactive, with product availability described in public reports as limited or unavailable.
Current Status
Where things stand now
According to publicly available reports and court filings, ViSalus is no longer the active business it once was. It has been going through bankruptcy proceedings, its operations are minimal compared with its peak, and its website has gone offline at various points. Much of this distress has been linked to a very large legal judgment against the company from 2019.
In practical terms, that means the Body by Vi products many people remember are, at best, difficult to obtain, and this website does not sell or supply them.
A Note on Claims
What this site does and doesn’t do
This is an independent, informational page. It does not make any claim about the effectiveness, safety or benefits of any ViSalus product, and it does not offer any weight-loss, health, financial or business-opportunity advice. It simply describes what the brand was and what has publicly happened to it.
If you are considering any weight-management or nutrition product, please speak with a qualified healthcare professional. If you are considering any business or investment opportunity, please do your own research and seek independent professional advice.
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is ViSalus still in business?
ViSalus is no longer the active company it was at its peak. According to public reports and court filings, it has been in bankruptcy proceedings and is largely inactive, with only minimal operations compared with its 2012 height.
Can I buy Body by Vi shakes on this website?
No. This website does not sell any products. It is an independent, informational resource only. As the brand has wound down, its products are, in general, no longer readily available.
What was the “Body by Vi Challenge”?
“Body by Vi” was ViSalus’s best-known product line and marketing programme, centred on Vi-Shape meal-replacement shakes and promoted heavily by the company’s network of independent distributors around 2012.
Is this the official ViSalus website?
No. This is an independent, informational resource about the ViSalus / Body by Vi brand. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by ViSalus, and it does not sell products or sign up distributors.