Update 7/10/20. Plexus Slim is billed as an “affordable weight management product” that boasts “no ill side effects” based on “extensive clinical research.” Impressive, but does PlexusSlim work or is it a scam? And does it really have no side effects? I was tipped off to Plexus Slim by one of the readers of this website. After looking at its ingredients, I wanted to write a review of Plexus Slim because of the words used to describe the product and because Plexus Slim seemed to have ingredients that I have never heard of before. Let's see what we can discover about this weight loss drink. Also read my review of the Plexus Accelerator Plus (Accelerator +) and Plexus Boost, Plexus ProBio5 and Plexus Hunger Control after you read this, for additional information.
Update: The formula for Plexus Slim was changed a bit since this review was written so also read the review of the new plexus slim formula.
Who Makes Plexus Slim?
According to the Better Business Bureau, the company that makes Plexus Slim – Plexus Worldwide Inc. – was started in 2005 in Arizona. The address of the company is 7440 E. Karen Dr. #400, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
Update. PlexusWorldWide.com, the company website, now lists this corporate address: 15649 N. Greenway Hayden Loop Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Googling this address shows a large building that says “Plexus Slim” on the outside. That's good.
Update. The Better Business Bureau now lists this address for the company: 9145 E Pima Center Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4627
The BBB gives Plexus Slim a rating of “A+” See the BBB file for updates and other information.
To buy Plexus Slim it looks like you either have to buy it from the company or through a PlexusSlim distributor. They call Plexus Slim distributors “Ambassadors“. On the Plexus Slim website, they have a calendar of Plexus Slim events.
These events serve not only to sell Plexus Slim but also to recruit new Ambassadors. Plexus Slim has a multi-level marketing (MLM) aspect to it.
I have no problem with MLM. If the product is reputable, MLM allows people to make an income which can be significant.
Plexus Slim Nutrition Information
In an effort to keep this review up to date, here are the ingredients in Plexus Slim as they appeared in 2016. According to the label shown on the product website, each packet of Plexus Slim has the following nutrition information and ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | Percent Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 calories | |
| Total Carbohydrdate | 3 grams | 1% DV |
| Chromium Polynicotinate | 200 micrograms | 167% DV |
| Plexus Slim Blend (composed of the following) | 530 mg | N/A |
| Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract | ||
| Green Coffee Bean Extract | ||
| Alpha Lipoic Acid |
In the table above, N/A means no daily value established.
Each of the ingredients will be summarized below. I will leave in the summaries of the ingredients present in the original plexus slim formula too to help others doing their own research.
See the review of the new plexus slim formula too.
Plexus Slim Ingredients
Polydextrose
This is a type of soluble fiber. In theory, this might help weight loss since it has no calories and is a type of fiber. Polydextrose might cause gas and bloating.
Citric Acid
In some products, citric acid is used as a preservative and to enhance flavor. While it naturally occurs in citrus fruits, its use in foods/ supplements may be from natural or synthetic means.
Beet Root
If Plexus Slim uses the entire beetroot, the fiber content of the beetroot might help foster some weight loss because it adds bulk to the stomach contents. That said, I can't locate any evidence that beetroot helps people lose weight. The product label states the beetroot is to give the product color. Beets do have a red color. Beetroot probably contributes to the pink color of the product.
Beets and beetroot juice have gotten attention from the scientific community because of their ability to raise nitric oxide, a compound that can relax blood vessels, allowing blood to more easily travel through the body. See my review of SuperBeets for more on this topic.
Grape Skin Extract
Grape skin contains phytonutrients such as proanthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins which act as antioxidants. While this is very good, does grape skin extract help people lose weight? Other than having some fiber (which might act as a laxative) I can't find any proof that it does.
Update. I'm told Plexus Slim no longer contains grape skin extract
Lo Han Extract
The scientific name for this ingredient is Siraitia grosvenorii. This is also called “lou han guo” and “monk fruit.” By either name, it's often used as a sweetener. This ingredient, like steveia below, is likely added for flavoring.
Stevia
This is a sweetener. Some supplement companies may call it by another name -“rebaudioside A.”
Stevia is added to many low-calorie foods. In theory, using low calorie (or no-calorie) sweeteners might help weight loss but I'm not sure if this is the answer. There are MANY low-calorie foods and beverages on the US market, yet Americans are not slimmer than they were, say, in the 1980s.
Natural Flavors
They don't tell us what these natural flavors are. To be fair, most companies don't. They don't have to under the law. Regardless, I doubt any of them play a role in weight loss.
Green Coffee Bean
This is also called Chlorogenic Acid. One study published in 2010 noted that chlorogenic acid helped weight loss and increased fat burning when in rats that were fed a high-fat diet (37% of calories from fat).
This is interesting even though it's a rat study. Another rat study also noted that mulberries (which also contain chlorogenic acid) helped the weight loss. But was it the chlorogenic acid – or all the other stuff mulberries?
In one small study 16 overweight people were given either a placebo or different amounts of green coffee extract (which contains chlorogenic acid) at either 700 mg or 1050 mg day for 6 weeks (each person was given each treatment for 6 weeks).
People getting the green coffee extract (both dosage amounts) were shown to have significant reductions in body weight, body mass and percent body fat compared to placebo. The type of green coffee extract used in this study was supplied by Applied Food Sciences Inc.
Retracted
It sounds great BUT, the study has been “retracted.” This means it should not be considered as evidence due to errors with how the study was performed. In the words of the authors, the study was retracted because the authors could not “assure the validity of the data.” Click here to read the retraction.
See the Green Bean Coffee Review for more information.
See the weight loss supplement scam review.
Rosmarinic Acid
This is a plant chemical found in many herbs, including rosemary. This is probably where Rosmarinic Acid gets its name from. Rosmarinic acid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. I was unable to find any studies showing that Rosmarinic Acid helps weight loss in humans or animals.
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
This compound is an antioxidant but whether or not it contributes to weight loss needs further study.
Garcinia Cambogia
This was originally called “Citrin K” when I first reviewed Plexus Slim. Garcinia cambogia is found in MANY weight loss supplements because of some research that it might reduce appetite and help weight loss. Right now, I think all anyone can say is maybe it works or maybe it doesn't work.
In this study, 500 mg of garcinia Cambogia did not help people lose weight. I mention this because if this study is correct, then it might take more than 500 mg of garcinia Cambogia if it's going to work. The entire proprietary blend in Plexus Slim adds up to 530 mg. While Garcinia Cambogia is the first ingredient listed – which presumably means it makes up the most of the blend – how much that equates to, I cannot say.
See the Garcinia Cambogia review
Also, read the review of supplements linked to liver failure.
Alpha-lipoic Acid
This is an antioxidant and it helps it turn carbs into energy. It can also help regenerate other antioxidants, which is pretty snazzy.
There are a few studies of alpha-lipoic acid and weight loss. In one study, alpha-lipoic acid was randomly given to 360 obese people for 20 weeks. Half got a placebo and half got alpha-lipoic acid (either 1200 mg/day or 1800 
mg per day). Those getting alpha-lipoic acid lost more weight than those who got the placebo. Basically, people lose about 2% of their body mass.
In another study, 1127 overweight people were given 800 mg of alpha-lipoic acid a day for 4 months. This study noted that alpha-lipoic acid, at the dosage given, helped people lose about 8% of their body weight over 4 months.
So if you were 200 pounds, alpha lipoic acid might help you lose about 200 x .08 = 16 pounds. That is a significant amount in my book.
One possible problem with this study though was that it doesn't appear that there was a placebo group to compare the weight loss too. I was also unable to determine (because I only read the summary of the study) if people combined alpha-lipoic acid with eating fewer calories (I think they might have ).
Alpha-lipoic acid is the last ingredient listed in the proprietary blend. As such, it likely makes up the least of the 530 mg total.
Oxypregnane Steroidal Glycoside
This is a pretty fancy name but you have heard of this stuff before. Oxypregnane steroidal glycoside – is just a fancy way of saying Hoodia! Here is a study that proves that both names mean the same thing.
I think they call it Oxypregnane steroidal glycoside because they are trying to make the product sound different and special. In reality, it's just hoodia Gordonii.
The other fancy name for hoodia is P57AS3 – you have probably seen this listed in other supplements as “P57“.
I've already reviewed hoodia and weight loss. Other supplements that I've reviewed previously that contain hoodia include the
For at least 10 years, hoodia Gordonii has been in more weight loss supplements than you can shake a stick at – but there is no good proof that hoodia supplements help people lose weight.
Study. Researchers gave hoodia or a placebo to 50 overweight people for 2 weeks. The people in the study were allowed to eat as much as they wanted from a menu provided by the researchers. Results: hoodia did not cause any weight loss.
While no serious side effects were reported, researchers did note that people who got hoodia had higher blood pressures and heart rates compared to people who got the placebo. Hoodia also seems to cause elevations in bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase. What caused these changes I do not know.
Update. Plexus slim no longer contains hoodia. See my review on the New Plexus Slim Formula for more info on how it has changed.
Chromium Polynicotinate
Plexus slim contains a type of chromium they call “amino nicotinate”. This is fancy talk for “chromium nicotinate”. (it is now called “chromium polynicotinate on the label).
You may have heard Dr. Oz talk about chromium polynicotinate on TV. I reviewed what Dr Oz had to say about this form of chromium and I am guessing that this is why Plexus Slim includes chromium nicotinate over the sometimes more popular, chromium picolinate.
Chromium may help lower blood sugar levels but as for its effects on weight loss, I am highly skeptical. For more on chromium, see my reviews of chromium weight loss research and chromium polynicotinate.
Blood Sugar Lowering Ingredients
As a quick reference, the following ingredients might reduce blood sugar:
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Chromium nicotinate (now called chromium polynicotinate)
Fiber Ingredients
As a quick reference, the following ingredients all might add fiber to Plexus Slim:
- Polydextrose
- Grape skin (no longer in plexus slim) See my review of the new PS formula.
- Hoodia (maybe. no longer in Plexus Slim)
How Much Does Plexus Slim Cost?
One of the slogans for Plexus Slim is “At last, an affordable weight management product.” I guess that depends on how you define “affordable”. On the Plexus Slim website, they have different prices depending on whether you want to buy it just once or be billed each month automatically.
If you want to buy Plexus Slim one time only, its $84.95. If you want to be billed automatically at the 15th of each month, Plexus Slim is $79.95/ month.
Is Plexus Slim OK When Breast-Feeding?
Some women have wondered if they can take Plexus Slim while they are breastfeeding? That's not something I would recommend because if any of the ingredients in Plexus Slim pass into breast milk, then their baby will be getting those ingredients too.
I don't know for sure if any of the ingredients do get absorbed into breast milk, so I do recommend that women take the ingredients in Plexus Slim to their doctor to see if they can get a better answer.
How Much Caffeine?
The Plexus Slim Nutrition label states that it has less than 2% of naturally occurring caffeine. My guess is that the caffeine comes from the green coffee bean extract because this statement is listed next to the green coffee bean ingredient on the label. I'm not sure how much 2% natural caffeine equals.
Plexus Slim and ADHD
Since writing this review I've heard that this product may be marketed to help Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A search on Google reveals several testimonials from people saying that it helps. I became curious and searched for “Plexus ADHD research.” I searched Google for this phrase and I also searched the National Library of Medicine too.
I saw no clinical studies on this topic. Therefore, whether it Plexus helps ADHD or not is unknown as far as I can tell. Nobody appears to have undertaken the chore of taking this stuff into the lab and actually tried to really see if it helps or not.
The same thing also seems to be true for bipolar disorder and depression. I cannot find any evidence Plexus Slim directly helps either of these conditions either.
Having said that, lack of evidence doesn't necessarily mean something does not work. Rather, it just means that it seems that, other than testimonials (from people most of us don't know), there doesn't seem to be any good proof for it yet.
How To Contact Plexus Slim
PlexusWorldWide lists this contact phone number: 480-998-3490 which people can call 6 AM-6 PM (PST) Monday -Friday and 9 AM-2 PM (PST) on Saturday.
How To Return Plexus Slim
Plexus Slim products come with a 60-day money-back guarantee. For those who purchased from Plexus Ambassadors, contact that person for details on how to return the product, or call the company itself at 480-998-3490.
Does Plexus Slim Have Any Side Effects?
On the Q and A page of the Plexus Slim website (question 7) where it's asked: “Will Plexus Slim interfere or react with any medications or other supplements?” the makers say: ” No. Extensive clinical research has demonstrated no ill side effects with any medications or other supplements.”
Where is all the “extensive clinical research” on Plexus Slim? As far as I can tell, Plexus Slim has NEVER been tested in published studies to see if it interacts with any medication or health condition.
The only study I've seen on Plexus Slim is a summary of a study they show on their website. This is a study from 2008 where they gave the product to 8 people with type II diabetes. Yes, improvements were seen in blood sugar, body weight and other things, but this is not a published, peer reviewed study. As such, there is a lot we are not told about how this study was conducted. It may be the best study in the world, but if we can't see how it was conducted, then it can't be duplicated by other scientists.
That said, in healthy people, I think Plexus Slim (the pink drink product) is safe. Below are some theoretical side effects based on its ingredients.
Grape skin. Some components of grape skin might interfere with medications such as Coumadin (a blood thinner). I'm not aware of any human evidence of this, but because blood thinners can intact with many things, its best to talk to a doctor about this. Update. grape skin is no longer in plexus slim
Chlorogenic acid. This compound might raise homocysteine levels in humans. Homocysteine is a somewhat controversial molecule because some feel it might be linked to heart disease.
See my review of chlorogenic acid for more info.
Citrin K/ Garcinia cambogia. There is some controversial evidence that Garcinia Cambogia may be linked to liver problems. Personally, I'm not yet convinced it does this. For more info on this see my review of garcinia Cambogia.
Alpha-lipoic acid. This ingredient appears to lower blood sugar. Because of this, alpha-lipoic acid might interfere with insulin and other diabetes medications. Alpha-lipoic acid seems to reduce thyroid hormone levels. This can be a problem for people who take Levothyroxin for hypothyroidism (low thyroid).
Hoodia. As I reported in my book on supplements hoodia Gordonii seems to share some chemical similarity to a class of heart drugs called cardiac glycosides. In fact, if you Google “Hoodia and cardiac glycosides.” I don’t know the clinical significance of this. That said, if you have heart or blood pressure issues please see your cardiologist before using any hoodia supplement, just to be safe.
Chromium may lower blood sugar levels. While this can be a good thing, it also means chromium might interact with blood-sugar-lowering medications. This might – in theory – make blood sugar levels to too low.
As a general, blanket statement, I would be cautious if you have any problems with your heart, blood pressure, kidneys, liver, mental disorders, diabetes or digestive problems. I would not recommend Plexus Slim if you had bariatric surgery either. To their credit, the makers of Plexus Slim do say to see your doctor first if you are pregnant. I agree with this.
The Plexus Slim Accelerator
Update: The Accelerator formula has changed significantly and the product is now called Plexus Accelerator Plus (Accelerator +). Do read my review of the Plexus Accelerator Plus for additional information on the new product.
This is another product sold on the Plexus Slim website. The word “accelerator” is a tip-off that this product is a stimulant.
The Plexus Slim Accelerator contains trace minerals, calcium, and magnesium from seaweed (both are useless for weight loss) and vitamin B6 (useless for weight loss). The accelerator also has a “proprietary blend” of:
- Dark Chocolate – won't help weight loss, unless it has caffeine
- Natural Caffeine – natural or not, it's caffeine!
- Green Tea Extract – probably has caffeine or EGCG
- Vanadium Chelate. This is the fancy name for Vanadium. It won't help weight loss.
- B-Phenylethylamine HCl – might act as a neuro-chemical. Avoid if you take antidepressants.
The Plexus Slim Accelerator also has an ingredient called GeranaX. GeranaX is a reference to geranium oil. Geranium oil is controversial in some circles because it is thought by some to be a natural source of a stimulant called Dimethylamylamineor “DMAA. ” It's scientific name is 1,3 Dimethylamylamine and its also called Methylhexaneamine.
The name “GeranaX” is a made-up word. In other words, the name GeranaX holds no scientific meaning.
Geranium has been the subject by scrutiny by the military, whose research finds that geranium does not contain DMAA. Oddly, the supplement 411 website still lists “geranium” as an alternative name for DMAA in its listings. Currently, it is controversial if geranium is a source of DMAA or not.
As of July 2013, the Australian government warned people about the Plexus Slim Accelerator because they say it had DMAA. This link goes to the Australian government website that discusses the Plexus Slim Accelerator and DMAA.
- In April of 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter about DMAA.
- Here is a New York Times article on DMAA for more information.
The ingredient DMAA seems to act like ephedra or bitter orange (synephrine) which are potent stimulants. As such, it may raise blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels. Here is a case report of a 21-year-old man who suffered a stroke after taking 2 DMAA pills.
This does not mean plexus slim will do this. It would depend on whether DMAA really is in geranium and also which part of the plant was used (root, stems ect).
Di methy amyl amine “looks” like amphetamines (“speed”). This may be why question 6 of the Plexus Slim Q and A page mentions that this ingredient may cause a positive result on a drug test for amphetamines. Here is a study showing that dimethylamylamine causes false positive drug tests for amphetamines.
Plexus Slim Bio-Cleanse
This is a laxative. Always remember, the word “cleanse” means laxative. The Plexus Slim Bio Cleanse supplement lives up to its laxative name because it contains magnesium, which is indeed a laxative. Remember “Milk of Magnesia.” Either way, laxatives don't cause any weight loss other than mostly water (and of course, poo). The Plexus Slim website lists 2 prices for this product – $29.95 or $39.95 -both of which are too pricey for me.
Plexus Boost
Here is my review of Plexus Boost. I cover a lot of information in this review and I also compare it to the ingredients in Accelerator Plus as well.
Plexus Slim Fast Relief
The Fast Relief product appears to be a pain relief formula that exists in both a cream
and capsule form. One of the ingredients in Fast Relief is Lyprinol. This compound comes from the green-lipped mussel, hence the slogan “Full Body Relief, From the Sea-Naturally.” You may know this product by its other name – as Omega XL which is advertised on TV with Larry King.
For more information, see the review of Omega XL.
Will Plexus Slim Work?
Honestly, I'm not if it works because Plexus Slim – itself- has no published proof. If you read the comments below, you'll see some people do say it's helped them lose weight. If it works, is it because of the unique blend of ingredients in Plexus Slim or is it because of just a few key ingredients alone?
Here are Plexus Supplements on Amazon
Kim
One other thing PS seems to work best on people that are severely over-weight. Water loss most probably. Be truthful and tell us how much you weighed before going on PS. Maybe people like me, and other intelligent people make you sick, but the ultimate of sickness is when someone so “brainwashed” can do what you do to other people, and feel good about it.
I WILL SAY THIS WITH ALL CERTAINTY, YOU ARE NOT ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE MAKING $15,000 A MONTH AND DRIVING A $59,000 AUTO. You are being deceived my friend. If you are, and based on research, you are in the 1/2 of 1% bracket. Better chance of winning at the gambling tables in Las Vegas. (Dr. Jon Taylor) Tell the truth Kim, stand up, because most ambassadors I have met wouldn’t know the truth if it jumped up and bit them on the rear.. And because of my months of research on PS and the MLM model, I believe I can say I know a little bit more. Question me anytime! But, I’m afraid we won’t be hearing from you again.
You said PS is growing faster than Mary Kay, how much. Show us, give us some numbers. I would imagine you heard this at a “rah-rah” meeting. Your company will never be a “speck” on Mary Kay’s or Amway’s behind. Mary Kay does business the legitimate way, and is one of the few MLM companies out whose main focus is sales, not recruitment. If anyone needs to be educated, it’s you my friend.
TRUTH HURTS!!!
Kim
I was a ambassador at one time so don’t tell me I don’t know these people work and present themselves. I could no longer do it with a moral conscience, knowing it was pyramid disguised by a product. More lies about product claims I had ever heard, and more false hopes and false dreams I had ever heard. Everybody searching for that elusive rainbow. I reminded me of an old bible verse “For what if though shall inherit the earth, but lose his own soul” The Lexus” is just a hook, line and sinker to pull more people into this scheme, Watch and see who gets the cars, the people you have been out busting your tales for while there at home having tea. Good luck
Kim, count the few Lexus been given to the ambassadors. This IS only a scheme to get all the ‘RAR-RAH” PEOPLE EXCITED AND KEEP THEM POURING THEIR MONEY IN THAT AUTO-SHIP EVERY MONTH; THERE WILL NOT BE MANY GIVEN Away, they will be leased.. You have a car and you lose your ambassador status, you think you can drive the car off. What if you quit, do you get to keep the car, probably not. Even that, you wiii have to pay lots of taxes on the cars. I would love for someone to show me what they really made i n MLM. Hasn’t seen one to tell the truth yet. I wish some would be brave enough to show threir w-2 forms. LET’S START HEARING ABOUT THE Lexus CONN, a lot of people would like to be kept informed on that
Ann, more importantly do you like riding the backs of LITTLE people getting conned eacm so that you can drive an expensive car.
PETE THE LEXUS ARE WHITE NOT PINK, IF YOU WOULD QUIT HATING AND GO TO A MEETING YOU WOULD UNDERSTAND. WE ARE GROWING FASTER THAN MARY KAY,AVON EVER DID, THAT SAYS A LOT..
THEY HAVE SO MANY SCAMS OUT THERE, IT MAKES ME SICK !!! MANY OF YOU ARE SO STEREO TYPE.. IF YOU WOULD GIVE IT A TRY YOU WOULD SEE IT WORKS AND YES WE DO DRIVE $58,000 CARS AND MAKE 15,000 PLUS A MONTH SELLING IT. SHAME ON YOU FOR KNOCKING PRODUCTS THAT YOU HAVE NO CLUE ABOUT.
I HAVE BEEN ON FOR 5 MONTHS AND LOST 48 POUNDS, OFF MY CHOLESTEROL,REFLUX AND BLOOD PRESSURE MEDS. MY DOCTORS TELL ME KEEP DOING WHATEVER I AM DOING…THIS WORLD IS SO SICK AND JEALOUS… THIS IS TRULY A GIFT FROM A HIGHER POWER…
Leann
If you like the product, and it works and is safe for you find I might wait until Joe finishes his research, he’s always pretty much on.
Your right though, the MLM aspects can get in the way. In most if not all MLM, recruitment is the main focus, not product, and these people will drive you crazy trying to recruit you. Just insist, you may try the product, but want nothing to do with MLM part due to your husband being burned by the “A” word. Based on my research, it’s ok to say the “A” word, due to so many complaints. Not a lawyer, but find this to be true. Fined it quite amusing.lol
Hello Joe,
I am responding to the post on the It Works wraps. When I tried the wrap, I KNEW it wasn’t going to work. But I noticed a change. So, I looked up EVERY single ingredient with the goal of proving them wrong. Well, that didn’t turn out as I expected. I had a background in wound care and knew of the body’s ability to heal itself given what it needs.
Every one of the herbs used on the wrap have been used for centuries for increasing circulation, shrinking varicose veins, having a detox effect etc. So, I began to look at their other products. The greens are amazing and I really saw a change in the way I felt.
The scary part for me was that it is an MLM and I had been the victim of a friend from the big “A” company lol. My husband joined the company because of the results that he saw.
They do not want you to sweat because it defeats the purpose of it getting into your pores. It would be great if you looked up the ingredients and gave a response.
Thanks so much!
Leann, I do want to write a more formal review of It Works wraps. I just have to get a better idea of how it might work. Its interesting that you said they dont want you to sweat. I am especially intrigued by their claim that the effects can last up to 6 weeks. Give me some time and I’ll see what I can discover.
Liz
I was going to respond to Carla’s post, but you would think she could figure out that if you spend $100.00 and make $28.00, you are in the hole. I am also glad she lost 16 lbs on PS, but how long will it lasts? I would double check on the Lexus, I don’t even know if that is legal. I believe it’s nothing but “hype” to bring more poor souls in.
Remember those levels are probably already taken, and the company knows they wont have to give out many, if any. That’s a $40-50 thousand dollar automobile, no company can survive giving those types of gifts. If it’s true, something is up. Keep in mine only about 1% will ever reach that level. A lot of people may be standing beside Lexus’s, but the point is, do they really own them? If so, it will probably be something like Mary Kay, where people only drive them for a period of time. Who wouldn’t want to drive a “pink ” Lexus around town lol What a waste! Some of my research found that most people who drive big cars for show in MLM end up living in them.
Liz, your post was right on! Remember, always recommend Joe’s site first for data on PS, then recommend they go to yahoo, “The Truth About Multi-Level Marketing”, by Jon Taylor. Spread the word.
By the way, my career for 33 yrs. dealt with COPD. I know how debilitating it is.
God Bless
Thank you Pete. It is refreshing to have someone not bash you for standing up for something you feel is not right. And I appreciate your prayers. Thank God that my husband has a good job and we were not depending on PS to support us, I just feel bad that I cost us that much money needlessly. Another “catch” that had me try the product is the claim that you do not have to exercise when taking it, the fat just “melts away”. I have COPD and I can not exercise much at all because of my breathing. Another false statement!!
I will help spread the word any way that I can!!!
Hi Carla, I guess since I was your “sponsor” you are now taking our place in the upline. I am glad that you have lost 16 pounds in 5 months, but how much is it costing you to make that $28.00? Since you do not sell over $100.00 a month, your autoship is kicking in which it cost you over $100.00 a month.
Please look at your financials in your back office and compare your payouts and paychecks. I was shocked and ashamed of how much I was giving to PS every month. As for the rest of our downline, only 6 out of the 17 were even active, must less selling anything or even getting their autoship. But, if you want to continue, that is your choice. I see they are now going to give away Lexus cars when you make emerald. I do not think I want to contribute to paying for someone elses new cars. I guess the company has to start coming up with tax right offs somewhere.
Liz
Their are people on this site that really care for you, and what you are going through. I personally will say a prayer for you, and ask that all do the same. You will be just fine my dear!
I started Plexus Jan 11. At which time I weighed in at 268. I started and to date now weigh 252. My joint pain has gone away. It stops my carvings for sodas and salty foods. I have tried every diet around and this is the first to work for me. I do not take the accelerator. It says that is to jump start your weight loss but not for long term use.
i choose mot to take it because I have a very low tolerance and Some cut it in half and stuff bread in the end to take it. As for as making money, I have several people under me and am a Silver Ambassador but I make about 28 dollars a month. So it is not going to make you rich., But i do not work for that $28.00 it is like free money.
Liz
To be honest, I am not the smartest cookie in the jar, but if you have read some of my post on PS, and MLM, you make me feel fairly smart.
Liz, being out of work is what put the little scheme in motion, the ambassadors and other recruitment oriented MLM organizations prey on people in your situation. They care nothing about you, you are just a person with a $ sign tattooed to their backs, and it makes me sick. Seems like the monster is now starting to exposed itself.
Liz, don’t let any of those people say it was your fault you lost money, and you didn’t work hard enough, its obvious you did. It is a “flawed” marketing sytem that fails for 98% of people in the business.
I’m guessing the only reason they are asking you to sell that other “stuff” is because the market is starting to get saturated with PS just like I predicted, and that is one way to help that cause.
DRINK HALF YOUR WEIGHT IN BODY WEIGHT! Wow, some body explain to me why this wouldn’t cause substantial weight-loss it self. HELLO! In my opinion this is the deception of PS. Any body that drinks a lot of water is going to loss weight, some more than others depending on their independent situations.
Your DO is so right, but Joe Cannn, the author of this site makes that comment. “Don’t waste your money”.
I truly feel for you and your family for the money you lost! Based on my research, the only people making money are the people above you and your downline. You made $500.00, and lost $1200. Who do you think this money went too.? Through all the distributors above you, and on to the company as a pretty fancy profit. They make you think you are at the top, but you really aren’t. Nothing but deception. This is MLM covered up by a product at its best.
Please everyone read Liz’s post with heart. It is the truth about what MLM companies are able do to people and get by with it.
Liz, if you and others want to know more about why this happened to you. Go to yahoo, “The Truth About Multi-Level Marketing”.
In my opinion, how anyone can do this to other respectable hard working people is beyond me.
LIZ, HELP SPREAD THE WORD!
Also, the last 3 months I had started having serious stomach issues to the point I was going to gastro specialist and having test after tests ran. I am now having liver problems that I did not have last year at my yearly workup. I was having trouble sleeping, no relief from my fibromyalgia, I normally have low blood pressure that suddenly started running higher also.
I am 51 years old and weigh 190, and was only looking to lose 50 pounds. Now, since getting off the ps, my doctor has me drinking celery juice (very cheap!) and I am sleeping better, my stomach has calmed down, no more bloating, gas, and overall stomach pain.
I still have the liver problems, praying to God that will start to heal itself too. So, to all these ambassadors who say their doctor tells them to keep taking it, I think you should get a second opinion, and yes I too was born in La., but have not lived there for over 15 years, but I was there visiting family when introduced to the scam.
I too was pulled into the ps scheme. I bought my first order and thought it wasn’t too bad, and I was out of work, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to make some money. Became an ambassador Jan. 2012, and within a month I actually had 17 people on my downline. Seemed like things would be great! After 6 months, I had not lost not one pound. On our “team” facebook page there were lots of people that were starting to complain about themselves, or their customers were not getting any results.
Our team leaders (emerald ambassadors) would say that you need to sell them the Biocleanse and the Probio5, they need that to make the ps work. Before long, things spiraled so out of control, there was brand new ambassadors telling people to drink HALF their weight in water everyday!
I finally decided to bring my package to my D.O. doctor to see what he thought and why I was not losing any weight. After he read the ingredients, he told me to stop taking it, that out of all the ingredients, only one is worth anything and it can be bought at the health food store for ten dollars.
As far as making any money, I spent over $1800.00 and only made 500.00. When I called ps customer service about returning my unused product due to my doctor telling me not to use the product, I was informed that ambassadors only have a 5 day return policy. This is my autoship that I received less than 30 days before. Now, tell me who this company is looking out for???
Bernadette
I was an ambassador at one time until I saw between the lines. I will try and answer your questions based on my research, and the research of others. Robert Fitzpatrick, and Dr. Jon Tayor, author of “The Truth About MLM”.
PS promotes their product as “all natural, with no ill side effects”. Lie is a provocative word, but that is all that statement is. As you have already experience all natural does’nt mean a product is necessarily safe, and certainly doesn’t mean a product being natural has no side effects. All products natural, or not have side effects.
Now, why do MLM companies get by with making the false claims they do? Simply, MLM companies are regulated by the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), and hardly anything is ever done to correct them. MLM companies can come out with any product, with little or no studies done on them. Some products do have sufficent and legitimate studies, PS is not one of them. And, that is what would worry me.
As for as the ambassadors knowing their product, in my experience most do not because knowing their product is not their main goal, its RECRUITING you to join up as an ambassador and charge your credit card automatically each month for 100 or so dollars. I had two high ranking ambassadors come to my home town to give their little sales pitch knowing hardly anything about their product. It really embarrassed me in front of my friends But, trust me, they know how to ask for your money.
All fairness to the person you said was bouncing off the wall, was she taking the “Accelerator” at the time. It will give you some “giddy-up”. To my knowledge PS does not have any stimulants.
As far as the company doing studies, studies are very expensive, and they are not going to spend the money to do them. In my opinion, they have a nice little “fad” going and it will soon go away just like all do. Would you spend millions of dollars on studies knowing this will not last very long. Time is the ally of most MLM companies.
Bernadette, in the opinion of many consumer advocates against MLM, the MLM concept where recruiting is in the forefront, and I know through experience. PS is one of them the product is just the disguise to make it all seem legal.
Hope this answers your questions. Sorry if I got a little wordy
I was recently introduced to this product. I’ve had a bad experience with “all natural” before, so I wanted to check out what the ingredients are before taking it. How is it legal to say “proprietary blend” for anyone to identify potential conflicts for themselves?
I have witnessed the person promoting this item to me have a huge surge of energy — bouncing off the walls — so how can they claim no stimulants ?
Is there any way to do independent lab testing on this product to find out what it is? Hearing reports of elevated blood pressure and heart rate certainly implies a stimulant in the blend and I find that rather scary! It sounds like this company has figured out a loop hole to put speed on the market under the guise of all natural weight loss supplement.
Do any of the “Ambassadors” really know what’s in it?
Awesome! I will be waiting to hear (read ;0))
Ok…what about these “It Works” wraps that are exploding and not in Mississippi or Louisiana ;0)) it shrinks your waist, thighs or whatever else you decide to apply it too and you are encouraged to become distributors or loyal customers – anyone heard about this…just curious –
Lynda, I looked up “It Works” Wraps and at one distributors website, its said that these are the ingredients
< Cream Ingredients: Water (Aqua), Glucose, Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 12, Aesculus hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, Urea, Centella asiatica (Hydrocotyl) Leaf Extract, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Fucus vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Thalle Extract, Hedera helix (Ivy) Leaf Extract, Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) Leaf/Stem Extract, Ruscus aculeatus (Butchers Broom) Root Extract, Paullinia cupana (Guarana) Seed Extract, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Decyl Oleate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG 7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Tocopheryl Acetate, TEA-Hydroiodide, Methylsilanol Mannuronate, Menthol, Camphor, Panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, Retinyl Palmitate, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus globulus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Sorbic Acid, BHT. Limonene, Linalool. >
I see that guarana is one of the ingredients, thats caffeine. Ive heard that caffeine can have some temporary slimming effect when its applied to the skin in a wrap. Regardless, the effect of the wrap is temporary. it doesn’t last more than a few hours I believe. I believe most of the weight that is “lost” is water(by sweating) but the wraps might also temporary redistribute the water, pushing it to different parts of the body. Eventually, that water returns to where it was in the first place. That is what I believe is happening with It Works Wraps. I will try to speak to an Esthetician or dermatologist if I can and see if I can get a better idea of what is going on.
Joe
My apologies to you and other people on the site. Posting intelligent information with proper research is one thing, but a lot of people just babble with none. As you know I don’t post anything on this site without my own research, or the research of a third party. I try to NEVER personally attack people, but when pure ignorance shines through it is hard not to.
So, if people want to talk product, and have done their research, on PS let’s have it. I’ve been there, I know the product, and I know how it is distributed. If people would just read Joe’s excellent information and research on PS, the Accelerator, etc., there shouldn’t be any questions.