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
Joe, public opinion polls, polls that give an indication of the % of people actually showing interest in PS on their computers, has dropped 30% in the last 2 months. Guess it’s time for a rah-rah meeting. lol
Pete, that’s interesting. I’d think it would up given this time of year.
Hi,
I just wanted to add my experience with PS. My sister n law sells it. I haven’t noticed a huge weight loss, but I am not that overweight. However, my overweight father n law, mother n law, and three of their overweight friends have already lost over ten pounds each in a 4-6 week period. I have Meniers Disease (inner ear fluid) and I have noticed that my ear doesn’t have the horrible pressure pain when I take this medicine.
So, I put surgery off for now because of PS. That’s all I have done differently so it has to be the PS. I wish I knew what the key factors in PS are so I could make my own cheaper blend. Oh well. Oh, and the PS makes me a lot less depressed. (I do not advise taking any kind of accelerator). All of them seem to make my heart race.
-Hope this helps.
I have a reaction with the product Hoodia, when it first come out I took it and had a severe head ache and sick stomach. I know I cant take that 1 product so I stay away from it. So that might help those that have had headache and reactions from this product. Thanks G
Elaine
You make me miss S. Louisiana! It is truly beautiful. Have a Hurricane on me. lol
The merriest of Christmas to Joe & Pete. I am sitting in the Cafe Du Monde having chicory coffee and beignets, watching the steamers roll down the mighty Mississippi. The quarters are beautifully decorated, Jackson Square is hustle and bustle, the joyful sound of clip, clop as the horse drawn carriages carry the visitors thru our majestic city. It truly is the most wonderful time of the year.
Elaine B, sounds like you have quite a view. Merry Christmas from VA Beach!
Merry Xmas everyone!
Merry Christmas Pete!!!
Tori
What points or conversations on this site do you feel are silly and immature. Name some, bet you can’t, because most people on this site are intelligent. We may not agree on every subject, but we open up the door for fair and intelligent debates and conversations on weight-loss products and the MLM design through which the products are distributed.
By the way, Elaine B is a RN and of the smartest on the site, She and I both were Ambassadors and know very well how the scheme works. Elaine, you better not leave us!
i believe the points Elaine was making was that the people selling PS should at least waited until they had at least loss a reasonable portion of their weight before even attempting to show those Hot bodies on a cruise. lol That would be embarrassing to most people.
Trying to sell weight-loss products and weighing as much as a SUMA wrestler, probably won’t get the job done. Keep in mind, the PS, and weight-loss is just deception for what the real issue is and that is to gradually to separate you from your pocketbook, through the so called “business opportunity.”
Wow!!! I stand corrected. Silly and mature. Going back to my corner. Nothing more can be said. No more will I try. A fool and his money are rightfully parted. Thanks Joe, for your unbiased research.
I understand Elaine 🙂
I never leave comments on these kinds of things, because people arguing about things like this are silly and immature, but I just have one thing to say to…
Elaine B.
You said, the people on the cruise are “over-sized ambassadors”. Do you think that the ambassadors start selling it and then lose all of their weight overnight? My guess is it’s going to take awhile for them to lose their weight, and most likely they didn’t have time to lose all of their unwanted weight by the time of the cruise. Give me a break. I’m sure they all wish they were as perfect as you. And no I am not an ambassador.
In less than three months i have lost 35 pounds and my wife has lost 20 on plexus slim and accelorator doing nothing additionally so yes it is worth the money! Dont knock it till you try it!
Cory, glad neither you or your wife had any problems. I do hope you read the comment of Deborah who said she had a stroke.
Jane Ann
Why don’t you tell us all about PS without reading from a SCRIPT one of the “Ambassadors” or the company has provided you to be programmed by. How do I know, been there done it? And by the way, please respect this site and not use perverted language.
The people I know that are taking ps and the accelerator have lost great amounts of weight. I’ve tried the product myself but my body rejects the ps powder it makes me vomit all day never letting me keep anything down not even water.
And I’ve talked to a few ambassadors and they all said it was me and to try it with different drinks I have done this and it still had the same affect so I decided to stop it completely.
I told the ambassador I was no longer going to take the product and this annoyed him and he still won’t give up trying to sell me the product almost every time he sees me.
Jane Anne: Where did you get your solid, clinical facts and evidence concerning P.S. other than what you have been told from the meetings, rallies and those selling this product. Who is telling the “many to stop taking their diabetics medicines and who are the “many” who have been given the go ahead to stop taking their diabetics medicines.
In what way is Joe’s review nothing more than smart ass bashing?
Do a keyword search for yourself: Plexus Slim cruise pictures–see for yourself, the over-sized ambassadors. A picture is worth a thousand words.
My final question to you. Are you an ambassador of P.S.? Despite ambassador’s disclaimer, you can be held legally responsible for stating, “It is safe to use whenever you have diabetics.” “Plexus is designed to help your body burn fat instead of muscle and has many good “side effects”. Many are given the go ahead to stop taking their diabetes medicines. It helps with sleep insomnia and migraines.”
Ambassadors may believe they are not going to be held legally responsible should health issue began to arise from the use of P.S. I, personally, would discuss my legal responsibilities with a lawyer before making medical claims.
You sound like you are bashing Plexus Slim without any true knowledge about the product, its effects, or what it was originally tested for. It is safe to use whenever you have diabetes and was originally intended to help people with diabetes. During testing, the creators realized that the most common side effect of the product was weight loss.
In order to get it on the market, they placed it as a weight loss supplement instead. The accelerator is meant to go with the supplement and speeds it up due to the caffeine in it. Caffeine in the morning speeds your metabolism. I have lost 14.53% of my body weight using Plexus.
Plexus is designed to help your body burn fat instead of muscle and has many good “side effects”. Many are given the go ahead to stop taking their diabetes medicines. It helps with sleep insomnia and migraines.
Honestly, I feel that this was more of a smart ass bashing session than a true review of the product.
Thanks,
Jane
Jane Ann, your welcome to your opinion but I don’t think what I did was bashing Plexus Slim. I simply wanted to review its evidence and ingredients and give my opinion about what possible side effects might be. If you clicked the links in my review you will see I backed up what I said with research. Other than my personal opinions, specific facts were based in published research.
As for your statement that they made Plexus Slim a weight loss supplement because it would be easier to get it on the market than if it was a diabetes supplement, I’ve heard that before but it doesn’t make sense to me. Here’s why” If their goal was to make PS a diabetes supplement, they can just call it “Plexus glucose support” instead.
All supplements – weight loss, diabetes supplements, etc. – are under the same regulations, which are called the Dietary supplement health and education act (DSHEA) You can see the definition on the link I provided.
I also review this law in my book about supplements
As long as they don’t say “cures diabetes” or something like that, they can sell and market it in the US.
The fact is that diabetes supplements do exist. Here is one such diabetes supplement Ive already reviewed. How come these other companies could make and sell diabetes supplements but the makers of PS couldn’t?
Jane
If I did’nt have you Ambassadors making statements like this, with no merit whatsoever, my amusement level would not be near as high as it is now. I want to thank you and all the PS Ambassadors for this. And, if there are ANY healthcare providers out there that have told their patients to come off their diabetes meds as A Direct result of PS, let’s hear from you. It will help to inform most as to what healthcare providers to avoid. lol
Elaine
Forgot to answer one other of your questions. Who is held liable when a product injures or kills a person? Keep in mind I am no attorney, but my information is based on my sales and marketing experience, plus my MLM research over the years. Both the representative, who may have misled an individual, and the company possibly are held liable.
Elaine
The FDA needs to know about this, but MLM is generally regulated by the FTC (Federal Trade Comm.). But, since they have so many issues and short handed the regulations imposed are passed on to the Attorney General’s Office of that respective state. They will listen because I have contacted them before.
Can go on-line and file a complaint to that particular AGO. They will be more apt to respond the more complaints that they receive. As I have, people with incidents need to speak up.
Hope this answers your question. Merry Xmas, and again be careful on that bike. Your are a RN, you should know better. LOL
I took Plexus Slim for 2 months and started having bad headaches, which I thought were migraines. Nothing would stop the headaches except migraine (prescription medication.)
Finally last week I couldn’t stand the headaches any longer so I went to the Dr and my blood pressure was up so high they said I was at stroke level.
I had never even had high blood pressure before. It scared me so I stopped the PS. Now my blood pressure is back to normal!
Brb and others
Joe, hope you don’t mind me expressing my opinion on Brb’s and other posters having trouble with PS and the Accelerator. Brb, initially PS was in a shopping mall. But, because on the 50% margins they have been making off this trash, and in my opinion, conning people out of their hard earned money by giving them false hopes and dreams, they were able to move into a 25,000 square foot facility. They would like to thank all those that loss money in their little MLM scheme for helping them to achieve this.
Brb, horrible about what happened to your friend. I am not an attorney, but so many people have had so many negative and dangerous situations occur especially with the “accelerator.” WHERE ARE THE LAW SUITS!
People, please go back and read Joe’s analysis of the “Accelerator”. Very unbiased and fair analysis, but in my opinion too fair. More focus needs to be put on the DMAA factor, because it is pretty obvious there is more to this product than meets the eye.( Meaning no disrespect to Joe) Somebody is going to die, if they haven’t already, and the reasons possibly gone unnoticed.
Joe, if you post this find, if not I understand. At least I feel better.
Elaine
Merry Xmas to you also! Please be careful on the bike! No more selling and marketing for me, but a good idea on the new product. I will leave that to the young professionals like you and Joe.
BRB: Oh, how horrible. Please keep us updated as to your friend’s health. This is VERY serious and needs to reported to proper authorities. If this product caused your friend’s stoke (who was otherwise in good health) then this product needs to be taken off the market ASAP.
It was one year after the launch of Phen-Fen before the tragic results came to light. Six consumers died from taking Phen-Fen. Pete, you appear to be the expert in this area. Who can we contact concerning the potential dangers of Plexus Slim. Who will be held responsible if P.S. is found to be the cause of irreparable health damages. The ambassadors’ pages state:
Theplexusadvantage.com is not meant to be a substitute for any professional advice, guidance, or counseling. I’m not a doctor/nutritionist/dietitian/personal trainer. Basically my opinion is NOT what you should base your own healthy living decisions off of.
I am writing my own experience as an ambassador for a company called Plexus Worldwide every one of us have his or her own experience. If you are using any of the content/products provided here, you are using that at your own risk. I recommend you contact a qualified professional if you are planning to change your exercise or eating habits. They can be invaluable and help you safely start a weight loss or exercise program.
I present to P.S. executives:
>Why the disclaimer, if your product is 100% safe
>Why “Use at your own risk.”
>Who exactly is responsible for potential health damages from using your product
Also, the P.S. guarantee has now been upgraded from 100% satisfaction or money back to “60 days to return UNUSED product. How can consumers USE your product and if unsatisfied return UNUSED product. Another way to CYA?
Ambassadors’ Customers (direct transactions): If a customer is unsatisfied with a product purchased directly from an Ambassador, they have up to 60 days to return to that Ambassador their unused product and its original packaging, their full name, phone number and email.
Once this is done, the Ambassador issues the customer a refund for the purchase price. The Ambassador then contacts Plexus Customer Service for authorization and sends the collected items to Plexus. After contacting the customer to verify that you have issued their refund, Plexus will issue replacement product for the return items submitted.
Thanks Joe. Merry Christmas to you and yours.
Do not recommend this product to anyone…
I live in Arizona and was told about plexus by a friend who started distributing it. I my self was reluctant as I have some unknown health problems and didn’t know what taking this product would do.
My boyfriend on the other hand believed that this was perfect for him and was sold on the sales pitch. I noticed no results with him but he did love the accelerator because of the energy it gave him! My boyfriend mentioned what he was doing to my roommate and she said she would try some of his.
She used the drink mix a few times and liked it and then the day my boyfriend got a new bottle of the accelerator he left it for her to try. She took one of the pills before she went out for the evening and 45 min later a friend rushed her home as she was feeling VERY SICK.
She would not stop vomiting and complained of a very bad headache. She assumed it was food poisoning. After a while my roommate became unresponsive. And could only mumble …
At this point we knew Something serious was wrong and called a ambulance. When she got to the hospital they informed us that she had a stroke.
They asked us what she took and we gave them the bottle so they can look at all the ingredients. I can’t say if this stroke was or wasn’t from plexus but my roommate is a very healthy person and was in great Health.
I would just use caution when taking something you don’t know what’s in it. The doctors mentioned that even herbs that u think would be good can cause side affects in the body. Hope this helps someone in some way. I would hate for anyone to go through what we did. :(. God bless.
Oh and to answer the question on the building being in a strip mall… It’s not. It’s a huge building in a very very expensive commercial area. They put some major bucks to lease out that building.
Brb, SOOOO Sorry to hear about your friends stroke!! I do hope she recovers and gets the help she needs. How old is your friend?