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
Jim,
I respect what you say. i was in the pharmaceutical business many years, and have seen products come and go at will. What you say may be true, but where is the clinical data proving it. THERE IS NONE! Just saying it works on you isn’t quite legitimate in the medical community. Testimonials would mean nothing to a healthcare provider.
If PS did any of the things you say it does the information would be all over the news, and in all medical journals. Haven’t seen it yet and bet I never will. These MLM people are clever, and they know how to manipulate people into believing anything, and that uninformed people will get the job done for them without taking a risk.
What surprises me is someone at your educational level buying into this.
J will keep this short because I doubt I will change that are already closed. To the gentleman who said he had only come across high school graduates that sell Plexus Slim. I’m not sure why that would determine a persons ability to learn and understand but I have a masters degree and retired at 58.
I can’t explain it but I tried it because a friend was selling it (also a college grad). In the past four months i have list 35 lbs, my blood pressure has been lowered to a point I have come off blood pressure medicine and my blood sugars have lowered so much I have come off my insulin.
Like I said, I can’t explain it bug I’m not about to question very real and solid results that I personally experienced. In addition, I have found my results very typical with all my customers
Jim, I’m glad that you have been successful with plexus slim. I would just add – in case people were wondering – that it was likely your weight-loss that allowed you to get off you BP meds and insulin. weight loss is well known to do this.
Gulfport Chiropractor
That is why you are a doctor, and sounds like you are a good one. I am a biologist with a lot of experience in marketing, but I do not know a fraction of what you know. Think you for your professional opinion of PS, and taking the time to explain to people. Maybe someday they will listen, but I hope by that time it is not to late.
I started taking Plexus Slim 9 days ago, and I’m thrilled to say I’ve lost 9 pounds. My confidence has changed, and I’m finding myself more motivated to get up and go!
The pink drink is amazing. It keeps me full throughout most of the day which encourages me to eat better during my meals. My meals include baked chicken and green beans instead of pizza or fast food, and my snacking consists of fruit or pretzels instead of greasy chips or ice cream. I drink a ton of water during the day as well which also helps me feel full and avoid pointless snacking out of boredom.
I’m not expecting Plexus Slim to do all the work; I made myself over weight, and I don’t expect a magic weight loss pill to fix me . Eating better and exercising have been MY choice, but Plexus Slim has given me the encouragement and the little extra push to feel like I’m not alone in my attempts to lose weight. I look forward to weighing myself in the morning to see my results… What more can you ask for?? 🙂
I haven’t really had any negative side effects. The only change I have noticed is irregularity when it comes to going to the bathroom. My simple solution to this problem was to eat yogurt (Activia) once a day; the problem has been solved.
I understand that everyone is different and everyone will not have similar results or side effects. However, Plexus Slim is working for me, and I will continue to take it until I meet my goal weight or start seeing negative changes in my health.
I love Plexus Slim, and I would recommend it to any of my friends or family.
it’s funny the posts “I’ve lost 18 lbs…and NO side effects” An objective person would say “I haven’t noticed any unusual side effects” Please show some research. What are the long term benefits/risks.
These chemicals are acting on the brain and brain-stem. Which means they cross the blood/brain barrier. DO we remember what happened to ephedera? I can foresee this stuff causing harm to peoples cardio systems and then getting sued into the ground.
These sellers are too eager to say there is NO harm caused by this product.
I have been on Plexus slim for 4 months, and it has saved my life. I have hypothyroidism, and am hyperglycemia and before I was taking PS my blood sugars were dropping to 2.1 and were very dangerous. I am grateful to say that for me, PS has helped balance my blood sugars, and over all health.
I have done my own testing and after one month of taking plexus, I had lost 15 lbs, and 5.5 inches off of my body; just after one day of not taking plexus my blood sugars were out of control again, dropping very low to the point of almost being in a coma.
I can honestly say that I can feel when my sugar drops, or is starting too. Without PS I would not have such control over my health. I am thankful for the positive changes in my life because of it.
Whether I continue to lose weight, as I am, I will be happy to have the healthy freedom of not worrying every moment about my sugar levels, and actually getting out and enjoying life! It is true, we are all different!!! 🙂
Just wanted to let everyone know that a lot of people I work with started taking PS last summer….I tried it in January and did not like the way it made me feel…only took it for a few days….foolishly I tried it again in March and promised myself that I was going to give it an “honest” try…..very foolish of me…I do believe that the accelerator pill is dangerous and no one should be using it…..I threw the crap in the garbage.
I have seen a few people lose weight but I believe the day will come that they are sorry they used PS. As much as many people wish there was an easy, quick way to lose weight, we need to be realistic and come to term with the fact that diet and exercise is the only safe way. I will NEVER recommend PS to anyone!!
Thank you so much for this site. I was just about to order this product, when I thought i better find out more about it. And I am so glad i did.
I know that not everyone is the same, and it works on some. But after reading these reviews…..there’s more negative than positive.
So thank you so much for maybe saving my life…….
Joe
Here is a very sad story I picked up off another site. It was posted by JUSTIN:
And I quote, “Everyone-
If you don’t believe Pete, believe me. I have a sister FIGHTING FOE HER LIFE because she took ONE Acelerator for the FIRST TIME. She has severe cerebral hemmoraging and appears to have had a stroke. Her symtoms appeared WITHIN ONE HOUR or so after taking it. The only reason I am here is because I was investigating this product after finding out that she had just taken it just before being RUSHED TO THE ER. BEWARE, and thank you Pete for warning me.”
Joe, I referred Justin to your site for a more detailed description of the Accelerator and DMAA (GeranaX).
Joe, thanks for educating all of us on this subject matter. If Justin just would have read your initial post this tragety may have never happened. i know exactly what the so called Ambassadors will say,”she should have read the packaging where it states do not take unless you first check with your healthcare provider”.
This is the way these people and PS get by with this. Based on my previous post, my own personal study, only 20 subjects, but proved to me only a small % ..02 actually check with their health provider before taking this. I know there could be some scrutiny here, but based on known facts, I don’t think so. Will we all say a prayer for Justin’s sister.
Pets, oh that SO sad! Hopefully the stroke isn’t too severe. So sad…
I have been on Plexus Slim since May 1oth have lost 15 lbs. and no side effects. Very pleased with this product, have not heard one bad result from the people I know on it.
Amazing how someone can spend so much time on getting people to show their negative about something. Any product you put in your mouth has something about it!
Chris
In response to your post of Judy’s edema problem. One of the active ingredients in Plexusslim is Alpha Lipoic Acid. To my understanding, and based on the clinical data I found, it may have an effect on albumin levels which you stated could cause edema.
Judy (suffering from edema), have your doctor check your blood albumin levels. Blood albumin is a form of protein, and is the substance that keeps fluids in your veins instead of leaking into your tissues. It’s also how many vitamins and such are transmitted through the body.
If you have low blood albumin, the Dr will probably want to check uroproteins (how much protein you are excreting in your urine). Ongoing edema/low albumin can be a sign of kidney problems; if your kidneys are (let’s say) filtering like chicken wire rather than like a coffee filter, you’ll lose a lot of albumin and that can set off a cascade of other problems.
One cause of this is taking something that damaged or maybe just irritated your kidneys. (In my case it was a growing sensitivity to NSAIDs topped off by changing to the generic of a drug I’d been on for years – I reacted badly to one of the alternate ingredients.) With proper treatment it can be possible to heal the damage, but you do have to avoid the triggers thereafter.
I have been on Plexus Slim for almost 14 days and I’m seeing great results. I’m not trying to eat myself out of house and home since I started my diet. I love Pkexus Slim, and so far I’ve had no side effects. Thanks for all the info and research though.
I tried it for a week. And felt horrible. Lost 3 lbs, but 3lbs of water I am sure. The accelerator made my heart race and I felt terrible. I will never try this again.
Gary
I was an Ambassador with PS at one time. Got out, but over the time had collected over 20 packages of the 3-pack which included 3 PS and 3 Accelerators each. After reading the negative reviews of DMAA, decided to do my own research as to if people who actually took the Accelerator went to their healthcare provider to see if they were a candidate. Keep in mind, this was not a controlled study, (not a healthcare provider) and I was only to believe what the candidates told me .
Results, 2 out of 20 (.01) checked with their healthcare provider before taking the product.( as recommended on package) MLMers are not controlled by the FDA and this sometimes can be dangerous. As stated by Joe, seldom do people read information on the package of products before taking.
You tell us that GeranaX is another name for DMAA. My research tells me GeranaX is a natural derivative of germanium flowers. Please provide me with a link that ties GeranaX with DMAA.
As for the gentleman having the stroke, do we know for sure it is the result of consuming DMAA and not some other factor?
GeranaX has potential to cause false positive in drug tests that use urine. As do other stimulants. There are no false positives with GeranaX when a blood test is done. The Plexus Slim documentation outlines this.
http://plexusworldwide.helpserve.com/Knowledgebase/List/Index/11/plexus-accelerator
I live with a Pharmacist (BSc Pharm). The only contra-indications (warnings) on the Accelerator are the same as any other product that contains a stimulant: Do not use if you have a hart condition or high blood pressure. This is clearly written on the label. Accelerator is also an optional component of the Plexus Slim weight loss program.
Telling us that any cleanse is a laxative is somewhat misleading. Natural cleanse products in general do more to help digestion and keep things moving than say senna or other laxative. BioCleanse is not a primary part of the Plexus Slim weight loss program. Plexus is a supplement company and this is simply one of their other products.
I am curious if you have ever had a problem losing weight and what you did.
hi Gary, let me take your questions one at a time.
1. DMAA and GeranaX. GeranaX is a reference to geranium as you say and according to the natural medicines comprehensive database . DMAA is a synonym for geranium. however they do state that some labs have not detected DMAA in geranium samples. the website of the US anti doping agency does however associate DMAA and geranium together. Regardless I am glad you brought this up. I have amended my review to allow for the possibility that geranium might not have DMAA.
2. as for contraindications on the label, I’m sure your pharmacist friend will agree that most people do not read labels and the other possible side effects listed are warranted given that plexus slim has not been tested in published peer reviewed studies. Because I never know who reads my reviews I wanted to be as complete as I could and give people something to think about besides just saying “talk to your doctor.”
For example heart disease and high blood pressure are often linked but so too can be kidney problems. diabetes is the #1 cause of kidney failure in the US, hence the reason I mentioned diabetes. keep in mind I did not say plexus slim would do those things. rather because the body is complex, my hope is that people with health issues see their doctor first. that is my hope for all supplements.
3. when you say there are no false positives on drug tests for geranX you only link to the plexus slim website to back this statement up. can you provide a published peer reviewed reference that the plexus slim accelerator won’t cause a false positive on a drug test?
4. as for cleanses, can you provide published peer reviewed proof that the plexus slim bio-cleanse (or any cleanse supplement) removes any toxins (bacteria, viruses, cellular waste ect) better than would have been removed naturally?
I don’t believe calling cleanses laxatives is misleading when every cleanse supplement I’ve ever seen has contained fiber or things like senna, both of which are laxatives.
5. as for me, I understand what you are getting at, but the majority of reviews I write – including this one -are the result of people who contact me and ask about these products. before the email I received, I had never heard of plexus slim. I get more requests for weight loss products than any other. that is why I review them.
I lost 40 pounds using plexus and felt great. The only thing i noticed was that my hair has gotten thinner. Has anyone else complained about hair loss.
my son-in-law has been taking it for a week now and lost 8 lbs. He feels great and no side effects!
Diane
Don’t understand how someone can abuse their body and health to be that overweight. i believe you are right on about the other points. in my opinion, and always has been, just a bunch of BS surrounding this product.
I know someone who has lost over 100 pounds using this product but truthfully I believe it is more the fact that calorie intake is being watched and the addition of exercise to this person’s daily life that actually caused the weight loss.
I also think that part of it is due to believing this product works has helped by keeping less calories and more exercise in this person’s life.