Herbalife was founded in 1980 by Mark Hughes in Los Angeles to help people achieve good nutrition through herbal products. It has since expanded to 73 countries with over 50 million customers and $4 billion in annual sales. Hughes was motivated to start the company after his mother passed away from complications due to diet medication, and he sought to help others through nutrition. Herbalife products are designed to provide total inner and outer nutrition to address widespread issues like obesity, fatigue, and diet-related diseases. The company emphasizes selling product results rather than the products themselves.