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
Well over 6 months.
Is there a way to reverse the effects of Plexus Slim? I’m finding it extremely hard to lose weight having been off of it.
Suzette, how long have you been off of PS?
its nice to be informed about the ingredients but it makes me nerves that you use wikipedia for your information,
Hi Melinda, I usually dont specifically refer to Wikipedia but I sometimes link to it if I think the article adds something to the conversion. 99% of what I link to in my reviews are published peer reviewed research studies that can be found in the national library of medicine. I hope that clears things up.
Thank you for your thorough evaluation of all ingredients. Perhaps for these people the combination of ingredients and the regimen of taking meds and spending money is enough incentive to decrease their appetite and work to lose weight.
We all know that lifestyle changes and controlling calories in and calories out is the only healthy formula for weight loss. But sometimes when people begin to see they can lose weight it is all they need to change their lifestyle. I wish those who try any supplement good luck on their journey to health.
Sorry Beth, missed your comment… My shake is very simple. 1 Tablespoon of sugar-free pudding mix, 1 scoop Slim-fast, high protein powder, 8 oz water. The pudding mix thickens the shake. I like to experiment with additions to it.
You can go simple and add Sugar Free DaVinci syrups, I like Caramel… or go complex and add fruits and veggies. For me, I like the Chocolate shake and choc pudding, but I’m a chocoholic, so it fights that craving. 🙂
I also like to Do vanilla shake mix and vanilla-esque pudding mix (white chocolate, cheesecake, etc) and oranges or strawberries or bananas. I do recommend refrigerating it to allow the pudding mix a bit of time to set.
I’m also a coffee drinker, so I will substitute coffee for the water, use the vanilla(s) mix and add a couple of packets of spenda (I like my coffee sweet and light). I know it’s nowhere near as healthful as Joe’s smoothie mix, but, it comes in at around 95 calories, and it worked for me. 🙂
Joe
Forgot one thing in my last post. I am sure most would love to hear your expert opinion on Suzette’s post.
Pete I think Suzette gained weight so fast after stopping plexus slim because of an increase in glycogen. Glycogen is our carbohydrate storage form for sugar. When we store glycogen, we also store a LOT of water. This is often why people gain weight fast after being on a calorie or carb restricted diet.
Suzette
Sorry for your problems. If people would just read your post and pay attention to what you say! Lots of people I personally know has had the same problems with weight-gain after discontinuing PS. The price is ridiculously high because of the MLM aspect of PS.
Most will not be able to afford this product in the long-run and in my opinion, is setting themselves up to experience exactly what you are going through. The price has to be high enough to support the many levels of participants.
But, as most know, few at the top of the scheme make the big bucks while many at the bottom make very little money, or nothing. PS will milk this product for as long as they can until people like you catch on.
Good luck!
As a former Plexus Slim user (drink and accelerator), I can agree that I DID lose weight. HOWEVER, I do NOT recommend this product. The first day I took the drink and accelerator there was a physical change in my body. Prickly skin, mental fog (honestly, I felt high and like I was going in slow motion). If any of you remember Mini Thins that they used to sell over the counter at convenient stores, it was a very similar, if not identical feeling.
I lost approximately 35 pounds while taking PS over a period of 6-8 months. This is quick weight loss. My appetite was dramatically reduced but I used an online food tracker to make sure I had at least 1200 calories a day. I also exercised at least three times a week. The weight loss was great.
HOWEVER, when I could no longer afford $130 a month for this product, my weight skyrocketed. Fat seemed to accumulate in places it hasn’t ever before and it has been over 6 months. I am now heavier than when I started taking PS and my current weight loss track is EXTREMELY slow.
All in all, I blame Plexus Slim for this. In talking to my doctor, because I thought something was wrong physically because of the rapid way I gained weight after I stopped taking PS, she warned me that ALL supplements starve your body in some way.
It’s tempting to do Plexus because it causes weight loss, but so does crack and meth. I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT.
Joe,
I’d like to thank you for removing Mark’s post.
I should say I completely agree w/ Joe Black in regards to Plexus Slim being a pyramid scheme fueled by deceptive practices & fraudulent claims by some of their ambassadors.
Joe Black mentioned how ambassadors get to go on cruises for selling PS. This is incomplete information & is also very deceptive. Yes, PS offers cruises to ambassadors who have met a certain sales level. However, these cruises are far from being free or even discounted for that matter.
I know an ambassador who qualified for a 4 day Caribbean cruise from Plexus at a rate of $197 per person plus gratuities (typically $75 per person) sailing in Nov. Plexus Slim justified the $197 charge by saying it was to cover sales tax, port taxes & fees. All of this might sound like an excellent price & completely legit to ambassadors, but it’s not.
I have been on that same 4 day Caribbean cruise on the same cruiseline that this ambassador qualified, except I went in March. I booked my cruise directly from the cruiseline & paid $210 per person (which included all taxes & fees) plus gratuities. I also received $50 onboard credit per cabin which could even be used toward gratuities.
Plexus Slim does not GIVE their ambassadors a cruise. They don’t even offer the cruise to their ambassadors at a discounted price.
I also completely agree w/ him that there is no replacement for eating a healthy balanced diet & exercise. Supplements are exactly that … A supplement to diet & exercise, not replacement for diet & exercise.
Even if Plexus is effective in suppressing the appetite & promoting fat burning, it cannot change the basic mathematical weight loss formula of 500 calorie =1 lb. People who do not incorporate a healthy balanced diet & regular exercise are more likely to continue to consume empty calories & will ultimately gain every lb they lost once they stop taking PS.
I would like to reiterate that there are some medical conditions & medications which cause weight gain & some people may have physical limitations which adversely affect their ability to exercise. To these people, the most important thing to keep in mind is your health is way more important than any number on a scale.
After all, slim/skinny does not = healthy & all natural does not always = safe. Talk w/ your doctor to determine the best course of action for you & your given situation. Yes, weight loss might be more difficult & may take longer which of course make weight loss supplements like PS very appealing.
However weight loss supplements may not be the answer. Always keep in mind no matter how difficult losing weight might seem, it certainly is not impossible.
We all should remember that we are the only one who has to live in our skin. We should never let anyone dictate what number on the scale or what pant size is & isn’t acceptable in order for us to feel comfortable in our own skin & feel good about ourselves.
To Joe Black & Mark:
Your belief that obese = lazy & the only people who would even entertain the idea of taking any sort of weight loss supplement must be obese is very narrow minded & just plain ignorant.
Attacking people b/c of their weight or b/c of their desire to lose weight is counter productive & is the very definition of bullying. Grow up.
There are many reasons why people gain weight & sometimes it’s through no fault of their own. There are in fact some medical conditions & medications which can cause weight gain. It is a simple fact that women gain weight during pregnancy. People’s metabolism naturally slows down as they age. Some people who have experienced a psychological trauma may develop depression, become an emotional eaters or develop another eating disorder. Let’s not forget the people who have physical limitations which can have an adverse impact on their ability to exercise which can lead to weight gain.
It’s very peculiar the 2 of you happened to post w/in days of each other w/ identical beliefs & verbiage. One could reasonably be suspicious of whether you 2 or in fact 1 in the same. Maybe b/c your initial post was ignored, it gnawed at you & you couldn’t maintain enough self control to keep from posting again under another name.
Regardless, I suggest that unless you have something of factual & real substance to say , you keep your mouth shut. Anything less just shows your ignorance & immaturity & is just embarrassing for you.
Erin, I checked and the email addresses of both people are different, but I would agree that insulting people because we don’t agree with what they say or do is not the right way to exchange ideas. Overweight people are not lazy. I apologize to you and others for letting that hurtful comment slip past me. I have deleted Mark’s comment because it in particular seemed hurtful and without any contribution to the discussion.
I find your article very informative..It is the most unbiased one I could find when trying to research this product for my husband’s use. He has experienced fantastic results. I would love to see an updated article. Advising people to consult a doctor as you do is wise and also advised by the Plexus Slim website.
Keep doing what you do. Who knows when I may research something else you have critiqued. I appreciate your research. It seems like you also appreciate that many people see great results from this product. Thank you
Lisa K, I actually did just update my plexus slim review. I just didn’t update the posting date. I will do that now however.
By the way if you don’t think it is ONLY about making money then go directly to the plexus website they get to go on cruises for selling you this stuff and being mindless sales drones.
Eat right ,exercise, no junk food , fast food and sugery drinks and watch the weight fall off. There is no replacement for hard work and common sense!
And it is much cheaper!! Use the money you save to send yourself on a cruise:)
Still a scam , MLM Multi Level Marketing , no matter how you choose to define it. Just because the government put it’s blessing on your scam for tax money doesn’t mean you are not running a scam. No matter how you justify it in your own mind. Selling people garbage they don’t need is a scam.
You don’t make money selling the product on your own , unless you have a lot of overweight friends that just want to pay for your retirement or other personal indulgences.
All this really means is that you are willing to make money by any means necessary. I’ll padlock your fridge and tell you get up and do something besides sit on the couch , eat and watch tv… for free. That is how scam artists make money , because people are just too lazy to do the hard work it takes to achieve a particular goal of any kind. What it is all about is having an ability to convince someone to buy ,use or support a product or company based on the cult of personality.
In other words (brain washing)! You get people to try the product and convince them it works and then get them to sell the product (under you) build the pyramid … in order to make more money. Then if it doesn’t work for them they did not use the product correctly or they fall into that small percentile that it doesn’t work for. All the while the ones really making all the money is the guy who owns the company and name of the product. A pyramid scam by any other name is still a pyramid scam!
Ok… Everyone give us the Plexus Cheer! PLEXUS! PLEXUS! PLEXUS!
Oh they might lose weight and believe they got something for their money. Just like Huckleberry Finn … Boy it sure is fun painting that fence and I’m not letting you paint that fence for me no sir!! Well, ok if you pay me you can. That will be $29.95 please.
By the way if you don’t think it is ONLY about making money hen go directly to the plexus website they get to go on cruises for selling you this stuff and being mindless sales drones.
Eat right ,excercise, no junk food , fast food and sugery drinks and watch the weight fall off. There is no replacement for hard work and common sense!
And it is much cheaper!! Use the money you save to send yourself on a cruise:)
Erin
Sadly, the reason MLM companies like PS can get by with making false claims, etc., and possibly putting people’s lives and in danger, is simply because they can. They are not controlled by the FDA, (Food and Drug Administration), but the FTC (Federal Trade Commission), and the DSA (Direct Selling Association) which are controlled by former senators, congressmen, and law personal to basically turned their heads when matters come up concerning MLMers. (and, you know why)
Most complaints are not reported, because most feel nothing will be done about a particular situation. That is why people who are effected by MLM in a negative way should stand up and report their experiences. The FTC usually does not handle complaints at the state level, the Attorney General of that state does.
If anyone needs anymore information on this subject you can contact me at rnstcole@yahoo.com., or go to an article written by Dr. John Taylor, “The Truth About MLM”.
I hit send too early, my apologies … By no means am I advocating that you call the Atty General’s office on your friends & family. I’m suggesting you educate your friends & family on the potential legal ramifications in the case of a disgruntled recruit.
I just read the Luke Seltzer article comparing MLM to cults. That’s really scary!
Elaine, you mentioned that you continue to try & educate people about MLM’s & mentioned your concern about people’s “desire for riches out-weighs the reality of financial matters.” I totally agree w/ you as MLM companies prey on that desire. Research the MLM laws in your state. You might be surprised to find your state already provides you w/ the most valuable information to educate people. In my particular state, the MLM law reads:
“Promoting pyramid promotional scheme unlawful
No person shall promote a pyramid promotional scheme in ____ or cause a pyramid promotional scheme to be promoted in ___.
Violations; penalties
Whoever promotes a pyramid promotional scheme in ____ or causes a pyramid promotional scheme to be promoted in ____ shall be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned, with or without hard labor, for not more than ten years, or both.”
Maybe it’s just me, but any company who asks anyone to commit a felony that could result in a $10K fine or up to 10 years in prison w/ or w/o hard labor does NOT care about their “Ambassadors”.
That raises the legitimate question of if PS doesn’t care if their “Ambassadors” commit a felony in the process of making PS money, do they really care about public safety & what’s in their product?
I took Plexus Slim for 3 months. Thought I was doing great and had lost quite a bit of weight. Didn’t have any bad reactions to the pill or the drink until I started having really bad intestine issues.
First it was really bad pain but would go away then would not hurt for a couple of days but then the worst happened. My husband and I were out of town and had been walking for quite awhile when I had some really intense pain.
By the time we got home (about 2 hours in the care) I was in bad shape. Kept thinking whatever it was would eventually stop. Next morning was bleeding rectally really bad. Went to hospital where I spent 2 days fighting ulcerated cholitis.
Dr said it was from the contents of the plexus slim drink— too many mineral type items in the same formula. So if you have an iron stomach it might be okay but I would not recommend it to anyone.
Joe
Thanks, just lost a steak dinner. lol But, more importantly, thanks to you again, I learned something.
Pete, ouch. Oh well, thats life 🙂
Joe
A friend of mine had a question about tryglycerides. Do tryglycerides values rise over time, or can they peak like blood sugar levels can after a meal, say like eating a meal of steak, and pie for dessert. And I understand that if you fast over 12 hrs. that can cause a rise in tryglycerides. Would you help solve this friendly argument.
Thanks
Pete, yes eating can raise triglyceride levels. Just like blood sugar goes up after eating so too does triglycerides. How much they go up depends on what you eat. simple carbohydrates (white bread, sugar etc.) raise triglycerides the most. It’s my understanding that fasting, for say 12 hours or so, should reduce triglyceride levels. Currently “normal” triglyceride levels are anything less than 150 mg/dl (that number may be different for those who are not “healthy”). Hope that helps!
Erin
One of the most intelligent and thought out post I have read to date on weight-loss. I actually read it 3 times. God Bless, and you will certainly be in my prayers.