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 happened upon this review today & would like to Thank you for you honest unbiased review of PS. After reading the comments, I’d like to weigh in on a couple of things. I was familiar with PS prior to reading this review as I have a couple of friends who take PS & also sell it & have even gone to 1 of their meetings @ their national convention.
I personally choose not to use PS b/c I have Multiple Sclerosis & am very particular about what Supplements I put in my body b/c of the medications I take. With that said, I would 1st like to say ANY dietary supplement that says “lose weight w/o diet or exercise” should send immediate red flags. Even if PS is effective, it sets people up to fail; once a person stops taking PS, the weight will come back.
1 of my biggest issues w/ the product is that “Ambassadors” make false claims of what the product does. I have been told by 2 different “Ambassadors” on 2 separate occasions that … Get this … PS has been known to CURE MS!! This is my opinion is an absolute soulless pathetic claim for the “Ambassador” to make a couple of dollars. As the review states, caution should be exercised by people who have liver issues.
Every single MS disease modifying drug has the real potential to increase liver enzymes which is why we have to have our levels tested regularly. In my own personal experience, I have lost more weight through diet & exercise alone in 4 months than my friends who have been taking PS every day for close to a year.
I hate to call people out, but Angel, you asked for a possible alternative explanation to the improvement of your daughter’s health. Please keep in mind many autoimmune disorders such as Lupus & MS (& even cancers) have periods of remission.
Jes –
I would be very interested in your homemade recipe.
🙂
Hi Beth, sure here is a link to my smoothie recipe
🙂
Joe,
You comment about muscle not weighing more than fat is a poor explanation. Rather than making an obvious statement that a pound equals a pound, how about clarifying that muscle is more dense than fat and therefore the same volume of muscle weighs more than an equal volume of fat.
It’s a clarification question, rather than word play.
The way you explained it on the 4th of September is just going to confuse people.
Chris, its a valid point but my goal here is to discuss/clarify dietary supplements – not exercise science. I dont think I confused anybody with the “muscle doesn’t weight more than fat” comment since I only wanted to corroborate what the person commenting had already stated and to point out that a LOT of personal trainers believe this.
Yes muscle does have a greater density than fat and burns a few more calories than fat (but its not as much as people often think) but, again, unless specifically asked by someone, delving into exercise science is not my primary goal here.
Joe
Would’nt PS pass over the blood-brain barrier, possibly effecting breast-feeding moms. The blood-brain barrier and PS were brought up by one of your posters some time ago. (was a healthcare provider) Can’t remember if it concerned PS, or the PS Accelerator, maybe both.
Pete, its possible some of the ingredients do. I’m just not sure. That’s why the best/safest course of action is assume it does.
Elaine
Forgot to thank you for sharing the article by Luke Seltzer on MLM. In my research, i have read this before. Seltzer makes a lot of good points, but the one that stands out in my mind is how he compares MLM to cults, and how it uses mind control to suck people into their organization and keep them there. Very interesting information. It will blow your mind if you would just read the comparisons he makes.
Sorry Joe, just responding to Elaine’s post.
No prob Pete, I looked at the article too 🙂
Will this harm my baby as I am breast feeding
Kellie, I dont know but just in case some of the ingredients pass into breast milk, I say dont take plexus slim while you are breast feeding. This is the safest course of action.
I haven’t yet tried PS, though I was considering it. I used MediFast for a few months, and figured out how to make my own shakes at home for a LOT less $$, so I changed to that. I used Hoodia to help control my hunger, and I have to be honest, I was really amazed. I did the program from MediFast for about a month, and my homemade version for about 5 months, and lost 60 lbs.
I continued with the Hoodia, but gradually added food back in (replacing the 100 cal shake with a 100 calorie snack, still eating several small meals). I kept the weight off, and my hunger levels were manageable. Cravings too. Then, grocery stores pulled Hoodia from the shelves, and, after I stopped taking Hoodia, my hunger is horrid again, and I’ve gained back 20 lbs… so I’m back to fighting the good fight, LOL.
There may not be any scientific proof, it may be all in my mind, but it worked for me, and that’s what matters to me. 🙂
Thanks for the research info, this is fantastic.
Side note: yes, 1 lb muscle weighs the same as 1 lb fat, but it takes up much less space. When trainers use this age-old myth, they’re incorrect. HOWEVER, your weight may not go down because you are adding muscle as you lose fat, so when you exchange 1 lb for 1 lb, the scale doesn’t change, but your body does.
If your clothes are fitting better, that’s because muscles are denser than fat, therefore you are slimmer, even if it doesn’t show on the scale. When I called an old teacher/trainer out on this one, he said, “You’re right, but sometimes, it’s easier to just say it weighs more than go through that lengthy explanation to people who are discouraged.” I gave him hell for that, LOL.
I have to use a scale every day… I know people say not to, but for me, that’s motivation, so I do it. Sometimes I see differences on the scale, sometimes, I just feel it in the way my clothes fit.
Jess, thats interesting that supermarkets pulled Hoodia from the shelves. I dont know why. Its still available at health food stores.
There is some evidence that weighing every day is better than weighing yourself ever week. In the end, we do what works for us.
Glad you gave the trainer hell for the “muscle weighs more than fat” thing too 😉
I know, in my last post, should have said “thief” in the night not “ghost” in the night Admit I am not the smartest cookie in the jar. lol
Pete, thief, ghost, its all good 🙂
Elaine
Hey, hope you are doing well. You’re right, I shouldn’t be so passionate in trying help people in reference to PS. Being an Ambassador in the past and hearing the ridiculous claims that were made, and the action some were taking, it’s hard not to respond. But, you are exactly right, time is their best and only ally.
Most all products have a life cycle, introduction, growth (where PS is now), maturity, then decline. Like the law of gravity, this is the law of marketing, unless certain elements are addressed, and I personally don’t thing PS has the resources like an Amway to address them now or in the future.
MLM is where we should focus our efforts, because its the marketing model that really deceives people. Sort of like a ‘ghost” in the night. But, Joe likes for the posters to stay on subject and I respect that unless specific questions are asked.
Joe
I pulled this post from whodatmom9 at the Cafemom website.
And I quote “Citrin-K, and ingredient in PS, caught my eye, soI startedresearching this….It comes from a fruit known as the Garcina Cambogia, or known as Malabar Tamarind….They get Citrin-K from the rind of this fruit that is FULL of Hydroxycitric Acid.
Based on my research, Hydroxycitric Acid is wht gave the diet supplement Hydroxycut its name…..The FDA pulled it from the shelves after a 19 yr. old and other ppl started having with their liver…… It also had Ephedra in it , which is now banned….When the company disclosed the list of ingredients in Hydroxycut, the FDA made them take Hydroxycitric Acid out because it is liked to liver damage, muscle and kidney disease, cardiovascular crises and seizures….Since they revamped it, it is now back on the shelves.
WhoDatMOM goes further to say, and based on her research, there are few names it goes by to disguise Hydroxycitric Acid….Don’t take my word for it though, all you have to do is look into all the ingredients in PS , and not just go by what the company tells you….One of their sites will tell you that Hydroxycinnamic Acid is not liked to Hydroxycut…..That is because Hydroxycinnamic Acid is derived from cinnamon…. which is good for weight-loss on its own.”
So, Joe, based on the research of WhoDatMom9, its the Citrin-K ingredient in PS that brings up the issue of Hydroxycitric Acid, and Hyroxycinnamic Acid.
Hope ths helps. Need your professional opinion. You can see why PS tries to distance themselves from Hydoxycitric Acid and comes out and lists Hydroxycinnamic Acid as an ingredient. I think PS was waiting for the noise level to subside before introducing Hydroxycinnamic Acid as an ingredient again. Don’t know why if Citrin-K is the culprit and already listed.
Pete, thanks for doing that research. its all very interesting. I hope to get some research done on these other ingredients this weekend.
Joe
The information I gathered was from an ambassador’s website. In my days as an ambassador, never heard of Rosmarinic Acid, but I remember Hydroxycynnamic being talked about centering around Hydrocut and liver disease. Cannot say for sure, but seems like I remember it being listed on the packaging at one time. No proof though. I will continue to search.
Thanks Pete, Yes I saw how they also tried to distance themselves from Hydroxycut on the plexus slim website. I need to search more too.
Thanks Pete. I will continue to try to educate people on MLM, but the desire for riches out-weighs the reality of financial matters. I am more concerned over the thousands my friends and relatives are losing chasing a false dream, than I am about PS product which will eventually die off, as has the hundreds of other “miraculous” products sold thru distributors. Here is additional info on MLM: http://attitudeadjustment.tripod.com/Essays/MLM.htm
Joe
The two new ingredients mentioned in Plexusslim are MALTODEXTRIN AND POLYDEXTROSE. I’ll leave it to you ,the expert, to explain the two ingredients, and their actions.
Pete, I saw these on the site today Rosmarinic Acid, Hydroxcycinnamic Acid. I dont think they were there before when I did my review. If they were, I missed them. Ill have to add them in the in near future.
I realize this post was written almost a year ago, and I would encourage the writer to go back to the Plexus website now. They have some of their studies posted, and a very large amount of testimonies.
When you warned people with diabetes, high blood pressure, and other things to be cautious or check with your doctor before taking, I completely agree. But I would like to add that those are the people getting the most advantages out of Plexus!
It was created for Type 2 Diabetics to help control their sugar. Some have even come off of their insulin completely, with their doctors approval. A year ago, their probably weren’t as many things out there with it. But today there are countless success stories, and I will stand behind them.
Hi Erica, as you suggested I just went to PlexusSlim.com but I could not find any of their studies posted. I did see testimonials though. The website does look different than what I saw when I wrote my review. If you have a link to studies conducted on Plexus Slim itself (not the ingredients – the actual product) I would apprecaite it if you would share it with me so I can look at it.
When I mentioned that people with diabetes etc should speak to their doctor first, I did so because the plexus slim website said that plexus slim had no side effects “based on extensive research” -but since I could not find any research on plexus slim, I thought this was inappropriate of them to say.
I was also concerned with some ingredients which I felt were stimulants, and as such, may be inappropriate for some people who may not be “healthy.” Since millions of people – many of who might not be “healthy” – potentially might be introduced to Plexus Slim, I wanted to mention issues that I thought would apply to a range of people who I felt needed medical clearance first.
Erica, I appreciate your passion for this product. I try to write my reviews so that people can get an unbiased opinion from somebody who does not sell supplements and who can look at the research – and show it to people – and tease out information that other websites don’t give. This, I hope, helps people make more informed decisions.
Glancing at the new plexus slim website, it looked like a couple of its ingredients have changed. I’m going to take a closer look at it in the near future and update my review accordingly if needed.
Again, I’m very open to seeing research on plexus slim so if you know of any studies, please do share.
Joe
Agreed.
Pete. You sound like a sorry whiner. I am assuming that you have no children because of the attitude you express to Angel. You have No Facts to support you Just Your Opinion. Angel has real life proof that her life and her daughters life has been changed -fACT Spending $100 a month is a whole lot less expensive than medications and losing weight is priceless. Common sense tells me that I think you need to find some common sense and change your focus. I don’t even have a relationship with angel or plexislim. Just saw your response and responded
I think we can discuss plexus slim without attacking each other. Marc, Pete was a plexus slim ambassador and knows the ins and outs of the business. One thing I think we can all agree on is that we are all glad that Angel’s daughter has lost weight and is happy.
Angel
I stand by my post! Give it time. I doubt we will be hearing back from you when you start to live in the real world. I will respond to you on any matter, MLM or PS, but no more conversations about your daughter. “SHAME ON YOU! I respect her privacy too much, and the fact she is a minor.
Did you read my post, doctors don’t know what PS consist of. All but one ingredient has a specified amount mentioned. How are doctors who live and die by clinical proof, and AGAIN THERE ARE NONE FOR PS, can honestly say it is safe is beyond me. Because of this they do not know what the long-term effects of this product will be. God forbid but what if in the future your daughter’s condition worsens and PS was found to be the culprit. No, I am not a doctor but I was around doctors for 33 yrs. and I know how they think. The doctors are probably thinking nothing but a placebo effect. The brain is a miraculous organ, but after awhile reality sets in
The point is, in my opinion, it is dangerous to believe in any product without clinical data to support it’s present and long-term effects. If I did have an ill family member, NOTHING, would go into their body without me knowing it was completely SAFE.
Angel, education is expensive this day and time, but last I checked “common sense” is free.
Pete,
Just a suggestion for future posts….if you are trying to make a point out of “expressed concern” for a child; ridicule, name-calling, and insulting the child’s mother will likely yield the poorest results.
As the mother of a St Jude child, I would like to offer that there are few things more painful than watching your baby suffer and those of us who have lived such a journey would do nearly anything to make it stop. The mother that you insult seems to have developed quite a team of doctors for her daughter.
By this alone, along with the great expense of this product, she sounds indicative of a mother who has endured a great journey of trying to help her daughter. Taken a step further, I might even presume that there is not a single person who knows, loves, nurtures, would die for this child like her own mother.
While I’m very confused by your hostility toward this woman who I’m assuming is a stranger to you, I’m wondering if it wouldn’t be best to leave her daughter’s healthcare to her and her daughter’s team who I am sure monitor the child on a regular basis.
If you knew of some of the things my daughter was given to battle her stage IV cancer, you might have wielded the same insults and stern reprimands at me and her fine St Jude team as well. The fact is, you don’t know the entirety of the child’s medical history and its best to leave her healthcare in the hands of the professionals who do.
Side bar: My daughter now shows no evidence of cancer, though it was in her bones and lymph nodes. Praise God! (In our family, He heads our medical team:)
My hope, Pete, is that you will use caution in the future while considering that you do not know all the circumstances surrounding such harsh, opinionated judgement and there are much kinder methods for expressing one’s opinion (especially if you want to be heard!)
Take care and God Bless
Terri
Appreciate your post, but I think you are missing the whole point of the discussion concerning Angel. How can a parent, or for that matter, anyone with any sense of knowledge give credit to basically a vitamin for being responsible for curing or controlling the symptoms of a chronic disease such as the subject.
Do you have any sense of how much clinical research and dollars have been spent over the years to study it. All of a sudden, here comes this vitamin, and wha-hoo all problems solved. No clinical studies, etc. Do you think for one minute if PS was the cure for a particular disease, that some major pharmaceutical company would not be researching it. Give me a break!
I understand that Angel’s daughter has lost weight, good, but where are the studies showing that weight-loss is responsible for her improvement. Joe could answer this. Did she exercise, was she under the supervision of physical therapist, etc. Terri, in my opinion, Angel is not telling the whole story, Angel is trying to sell some PS, and I think shameful that her daughter is put in the middle.
The most important point is Angel’s daughter is said to be improving, and that is wonderful, but don’t be so naive as to think PS is the sole reason.
I am fortunate enough to have 3 healthy children, but I can truthfully say that under my supervision, they would NEVER be given any product that has not been totally researched and safety issues established. That is just plain ludicrous.
Just curious Terri, are you an Ambassador. If you are, then that explains your post.
Cured….hmmmmmm. You word not mine. Shame on you for your attempt to distort the facts that were stated. No where did I say cured! Funny though one thing you did state correctly is that you are not a Doctor. She is better. With every inch she loses she stands 10 feet taller.. for a mother, that means something. Her weight is less, her meds are less and she feels so much better.
I can assure you that if you had a child and you had to watch her health deteriorate every day; you would do ANYTHING to help. Never did I say that Plexus was some miracle drug. Funny though her Immunologist, Pulmonologist, Cardiologist, Allergist, Rheumatologist, Endocrinologist, Dermatologist and her Pediatrician all reviewed the ingredients for both the Plexus Slim and the Accelerator and their consensus was it was fine for her to take.
I am sorry I thought the purpose of allowing people to post comments is because you were interested in the truth. As far as I am concerned that is not the case. With your closing statement you said “In your opinion you don’t think PS is the reason for her vast improvement” so do tell… as you seem to know everything else… what is the reason??
do u have any ideas in Phen 375 thinking of trying it
Michelle, Persoaly Im opposed to any supplement that contains the name “Phen” because its a blatant attempt to piggy back off of “Fen Phen” but other than that it just looks like a stimulant.
I looked at their website and they say it has these things
cyclic AMP enzyme boosters such as , 1,3,7-Trimethylxanthine, and a Sympathomimetic Amine, LongJack Tongkate ALI,Capsaicin-1.12, l-carnitine t
If you enter these names (even cyclic amp) into the search box… I know I have covered some of these ingredients in the past, in other products.
They use big words like “sympathomimetic” which for me is a red flag (they are trying to impress people that they read the dictionary).
Its a stimulant and whether it works or not is debatable but it will raise your heart rate and blood pressure – and that concerns me.
Angel
I don’t understand how anyone can reference their child on a website and state PS is the soul reason she is being, I guess as you say, cured. Wow, a vitamin at that. Why doesn’t the FDA know this, and other medical research organizations. Emm!
Of course doctors uninformed about PS are going to state PS is ok to take. Have you looked at the amounts of the ingredients in the product? All but chromium read nothing but a 0. What would you tell a patient? I am not a doctor, but I would think as most, nothing in it, couldn’t hurt anything. PS is promoted as a proprietary health blend product. Means one of two things (1) no listing of the amounts of ingredients because the company does not want the competition to know so they can copy the product (no patent) or, (2) the company is trying to dupe the customers. Unfortunately, based on my research the latter is true for most MLM companies.
One other point, you are giving your child the accelerator. Very close to or, if not “speed”. Have you read the indications? NOT INDICATED FOR CHILDREN UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. You stated your child was 13 yrs old. Did the doctors you state even consider that? Wow, no pun intended, but think I would head for St. Jude.
But, if PS is the all out cure for your daughter’s condition, I pray she continues to improve. My heart goes out to her. In my opinion, I don’t think
that PS is the reason for her vast improvement.