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
Hi, I’m wondering if you have done a review of the “Zija” products? They also promote health and weight loss. After reading your research on “plexus” I’m steering clear!!! Thank you!!!
Jen, not so far but Zija is on my list (I really do have a list!). If you know the ingredients and enter them in to the search box, if I ever mentioned them before, those reviews will pop up.
Hi there…this is some no BS advice Im going to give you based on my experience…I’ve gained a lot of weight since having my daughter and meeting my Fiance….A LOT. Like I was 175 and now Im 245 over the course of 4 years so its been gradual. I have diabetes now, was in the hospital for it yada yada yada.
My Fiance’s sister started taking Plexus about a month ago. She’s lost 15 lbs in 26 days. Pretty good. She told me it gave her “tons of energy and she wasn’t hungry”. I was SO EXCITED to try it. I was going to go all in and pay the $100 for a 30 day supply, but on the advice of my diet buddy Nancy, I decided to get the 7 day trial pack. I’ve been on it for 2 days. #1 thing I notice….IM EATING LESS. YAY!!
I’m one of those people who eats when they are bored. I tried drinking TONS of water but I always found myself eating SOMETHING and saying to myself…why the hell are you eating?? You know you aren’t hungry. #2 No Jitters. I took Adipex some years back and when I tell you it made me so jittery I started having anxiety, Im not even kidding. This stuff is mild….and believe me I know speed. I did the amphetamines back in my hayday…
This isn’t anything like speed/meth/crank etc. So people should stop freaking out. Im sitting at work all do so I dont exercise. I literally just ate my sandwhich for lunch and Im not hungry for my salad. A month ago, without plexus Id be licking the bowl and still hungry! Blood sugar is stable last 2 days! I weigh in Sunday! I have a good feeling about this. EATING LESS, WEIGH LESS. Its simple. Try it out…7 day sample pack was $30. Cant beat that.
It has been a month since your post. Have you lost more weight? What is your opinion of the product now?
I’ve been using PS off and on for over a year. I’ve gone from a 16 to a size 10. Lost over 30 lbs and inches. Once I lost more weight than I needed to, I don’t drink it everyday or take the Accelerator everyday. I haven’t noticed any change in me. I do walk the treadmill 2 or 3 times a week. The Accelerator doesn traise my blood pressure or give me a lot of energy.
I’ve had my year physical and so far it hasn’t affected me negatively in any way. I don’t sell it. But it has helped me to eat better. I’ve always had a problem with constipation (since I was a little girl) and have to take a laxative nightly. If you have that problem, this can affect it. I don’t buy their cleanse. I use what I’ve used all my life. But i you want to lose weight, this is a good product and so far no ba effects.10
Hi Joe,
Just a suggestion, have you tried to Google Earth that Scottsdale location?
Also, what are your thoughts on Isagenix? I am a consultant and they have a massive beautiful building in Chandler, AZ. But I’m curious as to what you would think about that. Please feel free to email me Joe! Great article and awesome research on PS. I found you because someone I am acquaintance just posted on FB that she just started on it and she is probably between 300-400 pounds. She suffers from seizures as well.
Hi Teresa, I have not looked at Google Earth but I will. Thanks for the heads up.
Isagenix is on my list to look at and I will have something on them soon.
I tried Isagenix . After one and a half days I was deathly ill . I could barely walk or sit up . Be careful!
Angela
You believed one of those “ambassadors” that sell PS and other products! WoW. Hey, I’ve got some “ocean front” property in Arizona that’s for sale. You interested.lol
I used PS for a month and a half. I drank one every morning, with the accelerator. I lost no weight with it. Everyone had made it sound like a slam-dunk, but I had no results. Ambassador told me I probably have candida or whatever and to take another one of their products, in addition to the drink and accelerator. Products were expensive and not worth it when no results were shown.
I have been taking PS for 2 days now. I am 215 and only 23 yrs old. I have heart palpitations so cardio is pretty much out for me. In 2 days I have lost 3 lbs. Exciting, I know.
Heres the downfall (and i have never done hardcore drugs so i cant compare them) I have to force myself to eat (day 1- I ate a handful of peanuts, 2 hot wings and 10 zucchini fries, and yes it was super-bowl. day 2- i ate a small bowl of raisin bran and a lean cuisine). I actually started feeling sick from not eating, which is odd since I felt full.
I am used to caffeine as I am an avid Rockstar/Monster drinker (only one a day to every other day and i haven’t drank one since i started this) but I am getting the jitters and hard heart pumping. I have no heart conditions and I am timing my pulse which isn’t bad.
All in all, I see how it works. It isnt for everyone and Id say to be careful till you know how you react to it before driving. I have gotten light headed and nautious. Again, I think it is from the lack of eating. Good Luck to anyone who is going to try it. 🙂
Yvonne, your heart palpitations just concern me. I don’t like that.
Yvonne
To add to Joe’s statement. Most MLM go this route because it causts millions of dollars to clinically study a product, and submit those findings to the FDA. Would you spend those dollars if you didn’t have to? Yvonne, you are right, because of this, more dangers exist than if a product is clinically studied and approved by the FDA. Also, it is much easier to duped the public, and opens the door for people selling the product to make false claims without being held accountable.
Why doesn’t the fda test it? Are they going to wait till people start getting really sick or die first? I have a friend that tried it and it messed with her thyroid..The sad thing is, people don’t want to hear the warnings from us. And you can lose too fast and that’s not healthy, Plus if you are really over weight and lose a lot quickly then you are going to have a lot of sagging skin..just my thoughts on it…
Yvonne, the FDA doesnt test supplements because that is the law. the law is called the dietary supplement health and education act. you can read more about it and other questions here http://supplementclarity.com/supplement-questions/
To reply to your comment about the sagging skin- I have been taking PS since June 13, 2012- started out at 240 pounds, size 22. I take the PS, the accelerator and the Bio Cleanse, and drank plenty of water, NO exercising, meal plans, calorie/fat/ carb counting. Just those 3 products and as of today, February 23, 2013 I now weigh 170 pounds and I am wearing a size 12…and there is NO SAGGING SKIN.
I know that sounds hard to believe- I didn’t think it could happen either- but it did. I feel great, and know that this was the best thing I could have ever done for myself. I have a friend who has gone from taking 3 extra strength shots of insulin (= to 15 doses of insulin a day) to taking only 1 shot. I know that not all products work for everyone. Some people don’t do well, some just won’t follow the plan, and some you could hang with a new rope and they would still complain.
There are many videos on youtube from the founder/ creator who discusses their products – and the hows and whys of it all, even about the FDA (yes, it is being looked at for the health benefits related to the diabetics…) I encourage you all before you read someone’s opinion who has never taken the products, who has never researched the product/ the company, to try it yourself. Once you do you then can make an informed decision.
You can try it for 3 days, 7 days or one month. Plexus offers a 60 day money back guarantee so what in the world do you have to lose besides fat and inches. It truly works…for many things besides the weight loss. One thing we all must realize is that there is no product on the market anywhere that everyone is 100% happy with.
As for drug testing positive- when you take a drug test you should always disclose any medications./ supplements you are taking so there is not a hidden agenda, so to speak. You tell them you are taking a weight loss supplement that contains Garana X that way they know to look for it… just like you would tell them you had just consumed a box of poppy seed bagels so you don’t pee hot there too. Thank you .
Diane, for what its worth I have a feeling that Garana X might be removed from Plexus Slim at some point if it becomes known that its a source of DMAA. DMAA a stimulant that has been linked to a few deaths. Here is a link to one such story on it
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/jan/31/dmaa-supplement-marathon-runner-death
Not sure how i wound up on this web site, but after reading some of these comments I’m feeling a bit confused… I am 50 years old, weighed 257 pounds in September 2012, had HgA1c levels in the high 6’s, elevated triglycerides, elevated cholesterol (the bad kind) and too low cholesterol (the good kind). I started PS and accelerator Sept. 1, 2012 right after my health check up.
At my December check up my A1c was down to 5.2, cholesterol normal, bp decreased and weighed 220# and had dropped from a size 22 pants to size 16. April 2013 I am off metformin, with A1c level 5. , all the other labs were great, Haven’t lost much more weight, but have dropped to a size 12 pants, now weight at 214. I feel great, have recommended product to friends, who have had varying degrees of results ….. and now i’m reading this product is a bogus scam? possibly detrimental to my health? REALLY?
how can a so called “stimulant” bring down blood pressure??? How can something that “has no weight loss properties” have you drop 10 pants sizes? I didn’t change my diet, I didn’t add exercise, yes my appetite seemed to have been decreased … but I can eat ice cream now without my blood sugar blowing the lid off……. Really? Can it be that bad with so many positive results?
Just Sayin’
Sandi, it was the weight loss that caused the drop in A1c BP and cholesterol levels. Weight loss can cause these changes. Plexus slim itself is not a stimulant but just something that makes people feel full so they eat less. this in turn causes less calories to be eaten and hence weight loss.
As I tried to point out the strongest evidence of all PS ingredients was for 2 of its ingredients which cost less than the product itself. As for the PS accelerator, its stimulant. Of the two products, I felt that the accelerator had more risk of side effects than PS itself. Regardless of what I say though I am very happy that you are healthier. there are a lot of roads to weight loss and for you that was PS so I’m glad.
I would advise you to exercise. Don’t just rely in plexus slim. This is esp true if you are going to eat ice cream.
Bonnie
I will try and answer your question as to how long PS will stay in the system for a drug test.
I am not a physician, nor a clinician, but will answer from a pharmaceutical point of view in which i have over 30 yrs. experience.
In my opinion, PS is no more than a vitamin with some fillers for bulk. how long a vitamin stays in the body is dependent upon whether it is water-soluable, or fat-soluable. If water, if can leave the body within hours, if fat, can stay in the body for up to 6 months. PS has a lot of minerals in it which are water-sol, so probably this the case for PS. Don’t know for sure because no information from PS is available.
I personally would not worry about failing a drug test for PS. My concern would be with the PS Accelerator, which acts very similar to an “Amphetamine”. The Accelerator has been known to show a “positive” for “Amphetamines”. Amphetamines, and products similar to it (DMAA) will stay in the body for 3-4 days. Hope this helpful.
I know a woman that is an ambassador for PS and she seems to have had some success in losing weight. That being said, I would be EXTREMELY cautious about taking any supplement billed as a weight loss aid. There are too many side-effects to be experienced and the long term effects are rarely known. I have read that Citrin K can lead to liver damage. I sincerely hope that PS users don’t experience irreversible damage years down the road.
The best answer to weight loss is still a quality diet and exercise. When I say “quality” diet I am specifically referring to preservative and hormone free food. My wife and I began eating “all natural” foods (including raw milk) last year and I lost 10lbs the first week. Our food also tasted better and satisfied our hunger. Weight loss takes work but it is worth it.
Mark, Thank you for your comments, make sense!
I tried plexus slim for 3 months and I can honestly say that it worked for me. I am not overweight but was looking for something to help me lose a few pounds after i gained weight during the summer. I also ate healthy and went to the gym regularly while I was on it, but usually do so when I was not taking it.
I started at 140 pounds and i lost 10 pounds. I am not sure of the possible health effects of Plexus slim. I found the accelerator did make me feel a bit high the first couple days but I believe that may be due to the caffeine? I am only commenting to say that it did help me lose weight.
I had no side effects from it besides the first couple days and it does suppress your appetite a lot which was very useful for me as I normally have a big appetite. There may be other things out there that work similarly for a cheaper price, I am not sure. I know of a couple people who are overweight and have been on it for a while; one of which has lost up to 50 pounds so far! So i think it does aid in losing weight, but it may not be the healthiest thing out there for weight loss as there is no proof of any testing being done.
It is recommended that you limit the amount of caffeine you consume when taking the accelerator because it DOES have NATURAL caffeine in it. Having said that, the formula for the accelerator has been changed, so to get the effect of the old formula, you have to take two capsules. Also, on the label it says that it’s not intended for long term use; it’s only to jump start your weight loss.
Susie, how has the accelerator formula changed? What ingredients did they take out? Was it the Gerana X ingredient?
what are the changes that have been made to the product? what has been taken out? Also is Raspberry Ketones any good?
jacinda, I will have to take another look at PS. As for RK, see my Raspberry Ketones Review for more info.
Looks like the Gerana X is not on the ingredient list anymore.
Can you tell me how long Plexius slim stays in the system for a drug test?
Bonnie, I honestly have no idea.
Joe, from my pharmaceutical experience, Welbrutrin (one of my promoted products) has several indications, depression, smoking, WEIGHT-LOSS, etc. but as you suspect, from a weight-loss point of view, has completely different action than Apidex. One of the points I remember about Apidex is that after short-term use, the body starts to resist the product and rebound weight- gain can occur.
Pete, thanks for the update. when it comes to meds, I remember enough to be dangerous 😉
What do you know about the Rx, Adipex? A couple of years ago, my doc recommended that along with taking Welbutrin. I took for a couple of months, saw some results, but couldn’t afford to continue the regimen at the time.
Kris, Adipex is another name for the weight loss drug Phentermine (it was one of the drugs in Phen fen if I remember right). Its a stimulant. Thats about all I know about it off the top of my head.
Adipex is Phentermine. Phentermine is the generic form of the drug and it is a stimulant. I have taken it before int he past and found that it was like my college days of doing cocaine and made me feel about the same. It worked well for me but I started to experience side effects such as: not sleeping well, irritable mood, and mood swings, and also weight loss.
So basically, I was a coke head. I didn’t like how it was making my emotions go up and down so I stopped taking it. After I did so, I gained my weight back times 2 (common when you take stimulants). I wouldn’t recommend it to people with mental health issues or previous drug problems.
I was prescribed adipex and Wellbutrin by my doctor a few years ago. It was a deadly combination. Wellbutrin can cause addictive behaviors, which it did. I became an extreme alcoholic, and on top of hardly eating all day because of the adipex, I was a mess. I almost lost my job and my daughter. When I look back on it, it was a year of complete chaos. I would not recommend either.
Wow….this sounds just like my sister. How did you overcome this? She actually entered treatment on Jan. 31 when you posted this and until today no one has mentioned that she has been taking Wellbutrin and an appetite control medicine but she is so thin now they only are giving her Wellbutrin . She too is about to lose her daughter and job.
The appetite control medicine that my sister took was also Adipex along with Wellbutrin. 1 year ago she was a successful professional 40 year old CPA who had no history of alcohol or drug addiction and today she has lost her job, home and family due to her sudden alcohol addiction. If anyone knows anything about these 2 drugs and addiction please comment.
Chris, sorry to hear about your sister. I have substantial experience in the marketing of Welbrutrin for the company that manufactures, and sales it. Per the product and dosage information, addiction should not be a problem with Welbrutrin.
It does help in weight-loss, with the main indication being depression. So, I don’t know a lot about Apidex, except it is used for weight-loss also, but I do know sometimes a doctor will recommend them to be used in conjunction with one another. They both effect the body differently.
In my opinion, and no other drugs are being used, (I am not a doctor) the Apidex may be the problem, or using both of the products together. I do not know of any studies proving this point, and I have reviewed just about every study available on Welbrutrin.
I hope this help. Good luck.
Nicole
Please go back and read Joe’s research on the “Plexusslim Accelerator”. It will explain why this product acts like an ‘amphetamine”, and carries possible health hazards with it. I quote Joe, “i recommend that all people-healthy and not healthy-avoid the Plexusslim Accelerator.
Nicole, please go get checked by your healthcare provider immediately.
Okay, so after reading reviews and all I decided to take a sample today. Here’s how it went for me, almost thirty minutes after taking the accelerator my hair follicles stood up kinda like the feeling when I would take “no doz” to help me study.
Then, I noticed the air and slight breezes around me felt so dramatic against me. Seemed like my senses were heightened. I am one that had done LSD quite a few times in my day and this is the exact feeling I used to get. No visuals thank god.
I am 37 with 3rd degree heart block which is an electrical condition not vascular. I noticed my heart pounding hard but not fast, all day long. Could ignore it if I was active but not when sitting. My heart felt like it was gonna explode. Still does at this very moment.
Read about a guy taking two and having a heart attack and I’m sooo thanking myself for only taking one, but I can’t wait to this beating to go away. I will say this, I haven’t wanted to eat ANYTHING, I had to make myself eat. I will try once more without the accelerator and get back to you all.
While at my bootcamp tonight I had a friend told me she had taken this Plexus Slim and failed a drug test for amphetamines, this is one this you must realize she does no do drugs. This should tell some people What this product contains may not be all of it and tell some why it my in fact act like an amphetamine.
The accelerator label specifically says “Not intended for expectant or nursing mothers, or if you have a heart condition, high blood pressure, or any other cardiovascular condition. Not intended for children under 18. Avoid taking this product with cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, PPA, or products containing caffeine. Before starting this or any other supplementation consult a physician first. If unpleasant effects occur, discontinue use.”
The Plexus drink is perfectly safe for everyone. I use both as well as ProBio5 without any problems and AM losing weight. Two of my co-workers have lost approximately 50 pounds each, and their doctors are very pleased with the products and their success!
from what I can see the product doesnt make you lose weight it helps you to feel full thanks to the fiber this in turn helps you eat less and make better choices as you will not
have cravings
Mr. Joe. I’ve been reading for a while now on your reviews; seems you put a lot of work into them. I think you probably just saved me a considerable amount of money! 🙂 That said: you swayed my decision easily to not buy the product I was looking at- but the reason I have continued reading is that I was hoping to come across a weight loss product that you did think worked. Do you give that information out other than to just close friends ?? 🙂 Would love to know a product that I could try. I currently weigh 245lbs and would be very happy at my old 180 lb self!
Hi Jami, I do keep looking but so far I have not found a product that stood out to me as “different” or one that I thought was going to work in any special way.
Weight loss supplements seem to fall into these categories
1. stimulants
2. fiber
3. laxatives and those that stimulate bowel movements
4. Those that “stimulate” the thyroid. these often contain iodine.
Of these, I think the fastest are those that have fiber.
Ive written about this issue on my personal site also here is the link http://www.joe-cannon.com/what-weight-loss-supplements-work/
I hope this helps Jammie and glad you found me 🙂
So what is your take on Phentermine or Ali
My take on them is that they are drugs and not supplements. one is a stimulant and the other is a fat blocker.
Withholding my name to protect my family. Here is a site some might be interested in. None of my concern if anyone wants to make plexus executives rich, but when ambassadors tried to con my daughter, they were in for a fight from this mom. http://www.scam.com/showthread.php?p=1220096 Notice the defenders are also ambassadors. Thanks, Joe, for your excellent research.
Joe
On my last post conerning PS. It’s actually a public interest poll, and the numbers were through November.