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
I have successfully been taking the Plexus Slim, Accelerator, Pro Bio and Bio Cleanse since June 26, 2012. I have personally lost 45 pounds in that amount of time and feel GREAT! This is not my success story.. I have gauged the success of Plexus Slim from the incredible change in my 13 year old daughter’s health. She was diagnosed with an unspecified auto immune disease in April 2012. Because of this auto immune disease her thyroid and her ovaries are no longer functioning.
Her body is attacking itself and there is no treatment. Her eyes and her mass cells are bring affected and her body is now producing the RA and lupus antibodies. She suffers from severe fatigue, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, obesity and is a borderline diabetic. She was taking 14 medications every day.
I had her “team” of specialists at Seattle Children’s Hospital review the ingredients for the Plexus Slim and Plexus Accelerator, they all approved it. Since starting the Plexus products she is no longer on 2 of those meds. Her blood work has come back with 1/2 the amount of the RA and Lupus antibody production. She has lost 55 pounds and for the first time in a long time she feels great.
She has energy and is actually a functioning teenager. Her endocrinologist and immunologist are excited to see her on the 19th of this month to see where we are now:) There are now 9 of us in my family all experiencing great success with our Plexus products.
Kimberly
Great and honest post. Congratulations on your success with PS.
Thank you for your insight and research on PS. I have a college degree in business, not medicine. I have struggled with weight problems, metabolism issues, appetite and cravings all my life. Diabetes runs in my family. I joined a gym and a personal trainer last August and was going regularly, trying to boost my metabolism, energy level and strength, I was eating healthier as well.
In 4 months time, I lost only about 7 pounds. The trainer said, muscle weighs more than fat. I had “reshaped” my body in other words.
I was introduced to PS in April of this year. I decided to try it out AND become an Ambassador, mainly to get the wholesale price instead of retail. Almost immediately after taking the product on day 1, my energy level was better, my hunger disappeared and I felt pretty good overall.
I have now been on the products (the drink and accelerator) for 4 months and have lost approximately 25 lbs. During that time I did not go to the gym as my trainer ditched me and my facility and started one elsewhere. I have lost more inches than ever before and dropped 2 sizes in my clothes.
Other family members are on the products as well and are experiencing different results, but feel so much better over all. If we skip our drink, for whatever reason, we feel tired and run down. I have read the ingredients, I have read the testimonies on the internet and on the PS website.
I tell everyone who asks, how this has affected ME. I tell them that I do not know how it works, it just “does for me”…and everyone is different. At least I am not having to follow a “for sure to fail” diet plan such as those we see advertised on TV that allow you 500 calories a day, I’m not having to choke down nasty milkshakes to replace a meal and then starve til my next meal, spend thousands on shots that are given by Dr’s that are claimed to be safe, etc.
Everyone that is obese will do whatever they can to “start” the process of losing weight…and when they find it they will stick with it until it doesn’t work anymore….and then they’ll go on to the next fad or gimmick. Whether PS is here today, gone tomorrow, whether it makes someone in La rich and me poor, all I know is that IT WORKS…. I’m happy that I found something that WORKS….and I don’t claim that it will work for you or anyone else…nor that you or I will get rich as an ambassador.
I just tell it like it is, I AM my own walking advertisement and when and if it starts causing me health problems, as some have said it has done to them, I will not continue it…and will tell others what it did. So thank you for sharing what you know and thank you for allowing me to share what I know. God Bless!
Kimberly, thanks for sharing your thoughts. As an aside, about your personal trainer, I would mention that muscle does not weigh more than fat. A pound of muscle and a pound of fat both weigh 1 pound. It’s a common myth that a lot of personal trainers believe.
Hey Elaine
Welcome back. I have been working hard, doing my best to educate people on the pitfalls of MLM, and deceiving people whether it be MLM model, weight-loss products, or etc.
Don’t give up, you do and they win. I have a goal to keep at lease one person a week away from MLM, and its lies. I refer almost everyone to Joe’s site on products, (unbiased) then to “The Truth about MLM” by Dr. Jon Taylor., on MLM. I use Joe’s site and Dr. Taylor’s site to combat those who are mislead into believing MLM, and certain products are their saviors.
You may have read the post I put on Joe’s site written to me from Justin. His sister, with no known medical problems took an accelerator. One hour later she was taken to the hospital with a stroke (brain hemorrhage). Don’t know the outcome, but either there was, or should have been a law suit filed.
Elaine, I am not concerned about PS, because as soon as the market becomes saturated with product and people, the whole scheme will fall like a stack of cards. The MLM model is the real enemy.
As far as the Lexuses are concerned , pull up the policy the company has on it, you will laugh. I know of 2 Emeralds that have them, they were two people who got in on the scheme at the very beginning. It’s deception making everyone in the downline think they can do the same thing. As we know and based on data, 99.6% will never make significant income, and will never see a Lexus, which the small % of people that have are actually paying a lot of their own money to LEASE one. This is nothing more than a scheme to bring on more distributors giving them false hopes and dreams.
Stay with us Elaine, and hope you are doing well!
Hello Pete: I have been away for a while, and today decided to check on the P.S. “whoola.” As you, I tried, and failed, to shed light on the MLM scam. Over a year has passed since my co-workers attempted to get me into the “explosive, bursting at the seams, ground-floor, greatest opportunity,” P.S. MLM.
To this date, not a one of my co-workers are “living the dream, sailing the Caribbeans, driving a Lexus.” What has happened is ten of thousands have been spent on books, tapes & seminars. The upline person who brought everyone into MLM is still overweight. Of course, there is always a reason why the continued failed results, always “just one more hurdle to jump, one more meeting to attend, one more convention.”
And it is pointless trying to educate anyone on who is raking in the money off of those rah-rah conventions. But what is most disturbing is not the MLM. What is disturbing is the continued medical claims from the sellers of this stuff who have no medical backgrounds, no formal education, attended some two hour training session and now believe they are qualified to dispense medical advice.
And as to the educational status statements. It is not Pete or me saying anything about Louisiana & Mississippi education. It is fact. Louisiana and Mississippi are the two states with the lowest academic ratings in the nation.
Tracy
OK, now let’s talk about your comments concerning PS. Please give me your definition of what you consider “natural caffeine.” Emm—Call me stupid, but I believe caffeine is caffeine, natural, or not. Read Joe’s research concerning the accelerator. It’s a bit more than just caffeine. Company does not want you to know this.
You stated “the accelerator may cause “jitters”, etc. Doesn’t that make a person believe that you have heard people complain of this side effect, or that it is possible you forgot.
You call joining as an ambassador will save you money. How is spending the exorbitant price for a product that dieting and moving just a little bit will do the job, saving money. By becoming an ambassador, you have to be on auto-ship which only benefits the company and the upline. Someone has to pay them, and it will be you. The reason why the product is so high-priced, is because you are helping support people at the many levels of the “pyramid scheme”. Why would you want to be on auto-ship just to save about $10.00.
One other point, I think you have being negative confused with being a free-thinker. Free-thinkers are frowned upon by MLMers. They feel threatened by them.
Tracy
How can FACTS be improper. I didn’t pull La. and Miss. stats out of my head. It makes me sick and embarrassed that my home state is number 1 in poverty also, and companies like PS come in to drain people of their money that could be going toward improving poverty and the educational system. I’m sorry that you cannot exercise, but you can diet and possibly spend the money you spend on PS for a professional and licensed therapist. So, in my opinion, what you say is an excuse for not wanting to help yourself. Can you walk.
I respect you and thank you for serving our country, but you are not the only one in the world who has experience the horrors of war. I spent 11 months in NAM, was not injured, but witness things that are unimaginable.
But, let’s stick to the subject weight-loss, and weight-loss products. I stand by the fact that MLM companies take advantage of the people living in poverty, and are desperate and, not to insult you,I will use the word, uninformed.
Thanks again for serving our country, and if PS works for you congratulations.
Sorry Joe, I know this a little off subject.
One more thing to add to my previous post and this is directed to Pete.
First let me give you some back ground about ME and my apparent lack of intelligence (I do live in Louisiana after all). My entire life was spent staying healthy, I was a gym rat religiously spending 6 days a week at the gym, cardio and resistance training. I was and still am cautious of what I put in my body and very aware of my physical and mental health.
Several years ago, while training police in Afghanistan I was involved in a VBIED while convoying in Herat, I am sure a man with your intelligence does not need me to explain what a VBIED is but to the other readers (specifically my fellow Louisianans and our neighboring Mississippians), the vehicle I was in was hit by a vehicle carrying explosives, causing a huge explosion. We were all fortunate to come out of that alive, but by no means uninjured.
As a result of the explosion my lower back (L1 and L2), left hip (dislocated), left shoulder(dislocated) and right ankle(broken) were all permanently injured, not to mention what the concussion did to my brain. I was fortunate to recover to the point that I have no visible limp, or scars however, I by no means can work out the way I used too, cardio (running) is out of the question and weight training is limited.
When I returned home in 2008 I went from working in Law Enforcement to Director of Finance, sitting at a desk all day and gained quite a bit of weight. I became very depressed, I did not want anyone I knew to see me like I was, fat (I hope I don’t offend anyone, it’s not my intention but needed to get my point across).
I could not work out like I used to, I am in my 40’s so losing weight is already harder. I kept eating right, but kept gaining weight..I was at a loss!!!! Until Plexus Slim, now I am losing the weight, in a much better state of mind and feeling great. So please, quit bashing people for trying this product, you don’t know what their story is. Not every fat person is lazy and eating double cheese burgers all day while looking for a miracle pill like your statements lead people to believe.
I don’t have a Masters Degree, however I do have a Bachelors Degree. Your statement about Louisiana and Mississippi people was very improper, regardless of the statistics you pointed out.
I gotta tell you guys something and be fair in my observations regarding most of these posts Ive read about PS. I am speaking from experience and I can only tell you I am being honest, it’s up to you to decide for yourself.
First, let me say that I am currently taking PS and the accelerator and have been doing so, by directions for several months. Regarding weight loss, I have lost over 35 lbs and have not plateaued at any time, so the comments that the weight loss from taking PS is only water weight is not the case with me.
But weight loss is not the only benefit I have experienced, I started seeing a higher energy level after the first week, I became less stressed during the day and in a noticeable better mood. I have been able to focus better at work and events at work that normally would seriously bring me down, don’t bother me as much anymore. And it took over a year for me to decide to give PS a try.
Second, I personally know quite a few people who are also taking PS and the first negative thing I heard about PS did not come until I read these comments. Everyone one I know is very pleased with their personal results from taking PS.
Regarding the side effects I’ve read here…I have not had any type of stomach issues, no bloating or gas or anything of that nature. I have never felt light headed, no insomnia (in fact I sleep better). The accelerator on the other hand can cause “jitters” or speed like feelings, which could lead to crashing later on in the day, it just depends on how your body reacts to caffeine…that’s basically all the accelerator is, natural form of caffeine.
It amazes me how many negative things are being thrown around, not sure why, perhaps people just want to be negative, or just don’t believe the claims of us who take the product…not sure but I have, as has everyone I know taking it, never experienced one negative thing.
I am in no way claiming the people giving negative comments are lying, I am just saying that I personally know of people taking PS and not ONE negative comment or weird side effect has came to me. My only complaint would be the price, I think it is very expensive but you cannot blame the makers of PS for that, people choose to buy the product every month.
Just thought I would shed some good light on my personal experience with PS, I have even considered becoming an ambassador, if only to get my personal supply at a lower price.
Amanda
I do have a lot of time on my hands (EARNED IT) and I use most of that time trying to educate people on the pitfalls of MLM and the deceptive measures it uses today to conn people out of their money. I have a decent retirement, and unlike MLM, did not have to conn one person to achieve it.
Why is being educated a sore spot for most people in La. and Miss. Is it because most people aren’t. (check the illiteracy rate of both states.. I was born in LA. and I love it, but call an orange an orange.
You have a degree in counseling. Woo Hoo as I’ve heard one of your high ambassadors say before. What gives you any credibility talking about dieting and weight loss. Maybe you need to counsel yourself, and I bet you will find somewhere’s in your head that diet and exercise is the only and most effective way to go. Did you check out Joe’s credentials, he is a renowned expert on nutrition and exercise science. I think he knows what he is talking about. Check out some of his credentials.
I actually think it is kind of funny that a person as educated as you say you are would fall for this hyped-up vitamin. And above that, pay over $100.00 a month for a product you could buy at Wal-Mart for pennies on the dollar. Good luck on that one in the long run.
Keep us posted as to your success, and PLEASE TELL THE TRUTH!
To Pete and all the other “well-educated” people here who have too much time on their hands: what is the harm in sharing with people a product you’ve found that is working for you?
Of all the positive posts I’ve read on this blog, I have yet to find one that says PS works for everyone or that there are absolutely no side effects. I see people posting their personal results, saying that PS is working for them. However, you and your band of “experts” do nothing but talk negatively about this product and try to convince people that it will not work for them, even telling some that the weight loss or positive effects they attribute to PS is probably due to something else.
The truth is that every food or diet supplement is going to have different effects on different people. What works for some may not work for others. What is good for some may not be good for others. That is why every PS ambassador I have spoken to has encouraged anyone interested in PS to talk to their doctor first.
It is wrong and stereotypical of you to say that most ambassadors are not only poorly educated, but are also greedy and unconcerned about the health and safety of the people with which they are sharing PS. I am an ambassador with Plexus Slim, and I also have a Masters Degree in Counseling. I share my PS results with others, especially those with diabetes and high blood pressure, because I want to help them get off their medications and become more healthy.
I personally know individuals who have been able to reduce their insulin and blood pressure medications, thanks to Plexus Slim. I do not try to get anyone to take this product. I simply share what I have found and what I know, and one thing I know is that Plexus Slim works for me.
Amanda, at the risk of sounding like an “expert” I would just put forth that reductions in insulin and blood pressure are likely the result of weight loss rather than a direct effect of plexus slim itself. If plexus slim facilitated weight loss then, ok it helped, but it was likely the weight loss that actually caused those changed.
Im glad you have a MS degree and it sounds like you try to funnel people to the right person – like their doctor – if medical needs warrant it.
I visited the link you provided but it was for ppl who have successfully lost weight and kept it off. I wanted to add that i checked my blood pressure today and it was 142/78 so Plexus is wrong about their claim it reduces blood pressure mine was normal im very upset
Michelle, yes that website has tips of what successful people did to lose weight. i thought the tips might be of help
Is their a safe way to lose weight? I cant find anything without lots of side effects but i will stop taking Plexus as of today
Michelle, have you seen this website http://www.nwcr.ws/
Ive been on Plexus Slim for 10 days Ive had a irritated throat and having panic attacks before sleep i dont know if this is caused by the plexus but i do take antidepressant Zoloft and Clonazapam .Having read your article Im thinking of getting off Plexus I’m kinda scared now. Do you have any suggestions on weight loss pills like Phenocal or Avasil ty
Michelle Im not sure if there is an interaction with your antidepressants. try getting off plexis slim and see if you feel better. here is my review of avesil http://supplementclarity.com/avesil-weight-loss-review/
Hey Joe! Thanks for all the info on ps. Was considering ordering it but think I’ll pass now! What are your thoughts on raspberry ketones? Need to lose about 50lbs but am tired of wasting money on fad diets!! Any recommendations??
Hi Kim, Thanks! Here is my raspberry ketone review http://supplementclarity.com/raspberry-ketones-weight-loss-review-side-effects/
Thanks for the research. I know there’s NO MAGIC potion anywhere but when involved with MLM companies you will feel like their products are magic, the magic is in the magic act that the higher ups use to lure others in.
I was involved in a MLM company and thought all their products were magic until I saw the tricks they use…It’s all about the money. I was one who used the tricks and believed it myself until I woke up and stopped believing the lies. I did make money but it doesn’t sustain itself without constantly luring people with the lie.
Joe, do you know anything about a product called RVL from MonaVie?
Yvonne, I looked it up for you. They are kind of vague about what is in the shake. they just say Monivie RVL has “macronutrients” (thats the fancy word for proteins fats and carbs) and “micronutrients” (that means vitamins and minerals) and “phytonutrients” (these come from plants and can be a lot of different things). Im not sure how many calories are in a shake.
They say its made with “AcaVie” that is a made up word for “Acai berry” which I believe is in all Monivie products. Here is a review of MonaVie Essential that I did where I review Acai Berry http://supplementclarity.com/monavie-review/
Wow! what an enlightening half hour I’ve just had reading all of this. I too have been considering ordering this product and am going to have my husband read this page as well. I do not like the sounds of the side effects that some people have had so I’m thinking on giving this a pass.
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i have heard very similar symtoms as a result of PS. My main side effeects that sent me to the hospital was from the accelerator. The PS made me dizzy and nauseated.
Hi. I’m thinking about getting off of PS. Ever since I’ve been on it (since March 2012), I’ve had lots of unexplainable pains, aches, burning, fatigue in arms and hands. Has anyone else experienced this?