Did you know that every year more than 20,000 guests visit the Nutrilite Center of Optimal Health in Buena Park, California? Here, they learn about the Nutrilite™ brand and its rich history, our traceability story, and our Best of Nature, Best of Science philosophy. It all adds up to helping people understand why the Nutrilite brand is a world leader when it comes to pure, safe and effective supplements.

Twenty thousand people may seem like a lot, but I know there are many more who would like to visit but may not have the opportunity. So, I asked Bob Tully, Supervisor of Guest Services and Tours at the Center of Optimal Health, to share with you what he believes are the best highlights of our facility tour.

Bob has been sharing his Nutrilite expertise for almost two decades now. He has welcomed people from all over the world to the Center who are eager to learn as much as they can about the Nutrilite brand. He’s even traveled to other countries – about 20 at last count – to help even more people embrace healthy living and build a thriving business by sharing the benefits of Nutrilite supplements. In short, Bob knows the Nutrilite brand story inside and out, and he is eager to share it with others.

Here are four of Bob’s favorite tour “stops” or points of information along the tour, and why our guests enjoy them so much:

1. You learn about the important connection between Nutrilite and China

“The better consumers and business owners understand what goes into Nutrilite supplements, the more confident they can be about using and selling them,” says Bob. I couldn’t agree more. For this reason, one of Bob’s tour highlights is the information you learn about the rich history of the Nutrilite brand. 

In a nutshell, Nutrilite’s story began in China over 100 years ago when my father, Carl Rehnborg, spent time living and working there. The observations he made and his subsequent research led him to develop the first Nutrilite product in 1934.

As many of you know, plants and their health-promoting phytonutrients are the foundation of the Nutrilite philosophy and supplements. It has been this way since the beginning.

This story has now come full circle. In 2015, the Amway Botanical Research Center in Wuxi was established. The ABRC is an impressive, state-of-the-art facility where researchers investigate some of the same traditional Chinese medicine that inspired my dad so many years ago. You learn more about this important connection between Nutrilite and China throughout the tour.

2. You get a deep understanding of our “Best of Nature, Best of Science” philosophy

During a typical tour, you learn about the synergy between nature and science, especially when you visit our new Research & Development building. You learn about our Best of Nature philosophy at our rooftop farm display, a greenhouse structure that showcases Nutrilite farms and our sustainable farming methods. You see our Best of Science approach in action as you watch our scientists hard at work exploring new botanicals for existing products or creating new products.

It’s all part of helping you better understand the Nutrilite advantage that makes the brand a leader in the world of plant-based supplementation.

3. You experience virtual tours of our Nutrilite Farms

While we are proud to show our guests the facilities here in Buena Park, we have not been able to share the entire seed-to-supplement story, until now. With our Virtual Reality station, Bob explains, we can take visitors on a virtual tour of all four of our Nutrilite farms and the ABRC in Wuxi. We can also give them a 360-degree experience in our manufacturing facility and our research labs. “With our new VR technology, we can give our guests a true one-of-a-kind experience,” says Bob.

I know this one is a real crowd-pleaser, so it’s no surprise that it’s one of Bob’s favorite tour stops.  

4. You are inspired to be the “Best of You”

“The most compelling part of the tour experience is something that can’t be manufactured or fabricated,” says Bob. “It’s the passion for the work we do.” 

I have to agree. You’ll find it in our processes, in the quality of our supplements, and in our commitment to sharing the benefits of optimal health. 

We call it the “Best of You,” and it’s easy to spot. You see it in our employees at the home of the Nutrilite brand and in our staff at the Center for Optimal Health. You’ll also see it in successful Amway business owners as they inspire those around them to live their best lives. 

I have to admit, when you have a passion for optimal health, life is so much better!

I hope you’ve enjoyed this sneak peek of our Buena Park facility tour. On behalf of Bob and his team, I sincerely hope to see you here in person so you can experience a Nutrilite Tour Experience firsthand. It may just be the inspiration you need to take your life and business to the next level.

Cheers,