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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Dietary supplements |
| Founded | 1993 in Carrollton, Texas |
| Founder | Charles E. Ragus |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Christina Helwig (CEO) |
| Products | Dietary supplements, personal care |
| Revenue | US$ 400 million (est.) (2013)[1] |
Number of employees | 247 (est.) (2013)[2] |
| Website | www |
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AdvoCare International, LLC is an American dietary supplement company. They are a direct sales company and a former multi-level marketing company that was charged with operating a pyramid scheme.[3][4] The company, headquartered in Richardson, TX,[5] was founded in 1993 by Charles Ragus.
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