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
Mel
Go to Plexus Policies and Procedures and you will see all the rules and regulations of the ambassadors. Sorry, could not link.
can someone please send me a web page for the rules of ambassador…no im not one, but seeing more and more being sold all over facebook & from what I read here that’s breaking the rules
You can sell the product on facebook you just cannot advertise prices publically. This is to stop pricing wars between ambassadors.
I want to hear from someone who has only had the drink and lost weight. The company advertises the drink as the miracle, not the accelerator but when you speak to an ambassador, they always push the accelerator. Is there anyone out there that has lost weight simply using the PS drink?????
Mary Lou, the accelerator is an added profit center. Ambassadors make more when you order that and plexus slim.
Mary Lou there are lots of people who have lost weight just using the slim drink. Some have said they lose faster without the accelerator but the majority say faster with it. I think what people need to remember is we are all individual and therefore will have individual results. what works for some might not work for others. If you would like to speak personally with people who have had success using these products, not just the company ambassadors., there is a facebook testimonials page (Plexus Slim Testimonials Only). And as always if you decide to try the products and have a medical condition, please consult your doctor first 🙂
Yes!!! Check out Plexus Testimonials FB page. Lots of successful people just with the drink.
Also you state that grape seed extract can interfere with Coumadin. Can you please explain how much is needed to interfere and your source of information…thank you 🙂
Hi Sharon, I would not want to offer any advice on how much grape seed extract might interact with coumadin because I’m not a doctor/pharmacist and I don’t want to give people the idea that less than that amount might be ok. I checked again and it appears to be due to its vitamin E content more than anything else. I did not see anyone taking coumadin who had problems with grape seed extract. In healthy people – who take no blood thinners – I have no problem with grape seed extract-or grapes for that matter 🙂 I did find this study noting how components in grape seed extract can help keep blood flowing, which again can be both a good thing and a potential interaction with blood thinner meds http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22473647
I say ask a pharmacist about this as they might have more up to date information.
Thanks Joe..i am currently collecting research and info on this product as well for my own benefit so much appreciated 🙂
Hi Sharon glad to help. 🙂
You state that Biocleanse is a laxative product because it contains magnesium. Isnt magnesium used in 100s of other functions in the body/brain? If so how can you just assume it’s only use in this product is as a laxative?
Sharon, Yes, magnesium is used for many things in the body. Magnesium can also help reduce blood sugar levels too. I admit, I assumed the simple answer was the correct answer. I still believe the use of magnesium either has to do with its potential laxative effect or it’s lowering of blood sugar effect – or both 🙂
Penny,
One other other point about PS distributors selling PS on E-Bay, etc. As far as E-Bay, Amazon, etc. doing any thing about this, they are not obligated too, since they have, to my knowledge, no interest in PS, or its distribution methods. If you are an Ambassador, I wish you the best.
Penny
I am not an advocate of MLM, but by some getting by with selling PS on the E-bay, Amazon, etc. sites surely hurt others who play by the rules. Most are already at a disadvantage in succeeding with the MLM business model. I don’t know this for sure, but with my experience in sales and marketing, there are ways for the company to find out who is doing this. If the company finds out that they too can sell PS via these internet outlets, they would no longer have a need for the current method of distribution. Much cheaper to do it the internet way. In other words, no more distributors. Is the company itself testing this method, who knows, after all it’s MLM. This is only one of the threats the hard working and honest distributors are facing now, and in the future.
I am so happy to finally find a review that wasn’t all ambassador testimonials. That was driving me insane. Honestly why wouldn’t someone selling the product tell you how amazing the product is. I have done a few direct marketing companies over the years and always started off strong. I get bored quick. Anyway, I am trying this product to help with my diabetes and if I lose weight huge bonus. I have some health issues that make it so I can not exercise unless it is water exercise.
I can not see paying the outrageous amount for a gym that actually has a pool. I am going to contact a couple of Hotels and see if I can pay for a pool membership (crossing my fingers. Anyway, I am rambling because I am thrilled that I found this site and wanted to say thank you for the research you have done. I for one really do appreciate it.
Hi Michelle, that’s so nice of you to write! I’m happy you were able to find me. I do hope you are able to find a hotel that has a pool that will let you pay to use the pool. You might also want to look at YMCAs. If the cost is a factor YMCAs have a “scholarship” where they would reduce the membership cost based on what people can afford to pay. Jewish community centers may have something similar. The important thing is to get you in the pool so you can get some physical activity.
I’ve been on PS for about 8 months. On and off to be honest. When I use it I lose weight. Started back on it about a week ago and will stay on it for a full 60 days. No big change to my eating. Cut back on the deserts and stuff. People notice my weight loss. The 3 day trial where they say wear tight clothes and watch how they get loose after 3 days is pushing it in my opinion. Seems to work slower for women. Had friends try it and got poor results. Who knows???
Thank you so much for this. I was trying, with no luck, to find more info about this product. All I could find was testimonials but nothing scientific. They say no side effects…sure, never trust someone trying to make money. I take anxiety/anti-depressant medicine and this plexus could have caused some serious problems. Again Thank you so much for you research. It saved me alot of trouble not to mention money!
Lacey, you are very welcome.
I am a 56 year old woman, and have been in a battle with my weight since I was a very young child. Today marks one month on Plexus Slim / Accelerator , and as of this morning I have dropped 17 lbs. I am now, and have always been a very busy person, so being lazy was not my problem. I have been on many diet plans throughout my life, and have never seen a product work as this has for me. I became an ambassador myself last week, after seeing my results after 3 weeks.
I have a very good friend who introduced me to Plexus, and I am so happy she did, It is changing my life for the better. I feel better than I have in many years.
There are three day trial offers, and 7 day offers available so anyone can try it out.
I can tell you, I come from a small town, and Plexus is selling, because we are all seeing results.
The proof is in the pictures, and seeing the people that I personally know who are finally finding success in their quest to Finally find something that really works.
I’m going to try this for the first time! I’ve got 60 pounds to loose and I honestly hope it helps
I read that the chromium helps reduce sugar cravings (that is my #1 problem…then lack of activity! lol) so I figured for $12 I would try it, but I appreciate your input. This site has been very informative and I appreciate it.
Stephanie, yes it can help regulate blood sugar so in that way maybe it might curb hunger. I hope it helps. keep me posted 🙂
Just wanted to update my experience. I took 2 weeks off the Plexus and bought what *may be the active ingredients off a vitamin website. In the two weeks, I didn’t gain any weight back that I had lost with the Plexus, but didn’t lose any more. I gained back all the inches I had lost. The worst part though, was that I was just super stinkin’ hungry 🙂 Wish I knew what was in this expensive pink stuff that keeps the hunger away! lol
My sister and I both agreed that even though it is ridiculously over-priced, it is working for us. I have a friend who started it, who was “thin” to begin with but had major sugar cravings. She has lost 12 lbs in a month and is off of all refined sugar completely.
Just FYI, Have a great day!
Stephanie thanks for doing your experiment!
52 y/o female with a history of heart problems, 4 stents, type 2 diabetes, and a whole slew of other issues… PTSD, depression, etc. I’m in a slump… I have no energy because of the depression and although I take medication – it only helps so much! I’m going to try the PS w/o accelerator for 30 days. I’m going to give up caffeine and sodas. I attend cardic rehab 3 x weekly and I’m the youngest person there… I have heart failure on the back side of my heart and if I don’t make some changes and lose some weight… I will die. I’m 190 lbs. and 5’2″… I appreciate your analysis of this product and I’m praying for good results. Thanks!
jennasmiles, Im glad I was able to help. Please print up my review and show to your cardiac rahab people so they are aware of it.
Paula and Joe
Sorry, few other ingredients I fell to mention. Dark Chocolate, Natural Caffiene, Green Tea Extract, and Geranax. The dosage has been cut in half probably due to the Geranax. So, looks like the change from Joe’s listing of ingredients is the elimination of the B-Phen. HCL. I apologize again, getting old. lol
Thanks for the update Pete. Im getting up there too!
Paula
Here is the new PS Acc. formulation per the Plexus Home Page, and customer service:
Proprietary Weight-Loss Formula*, 342 mg. Trace Mineral Blend, 50 mg. Calcium, 30 mg. Magnesium, 15 mg. Vitamin B-6, Chromium, (Amino Nicotinate), and Vanadium Chelate.
No B-Phenyletylamine- HCL listed.
If needed, customer service number is 1-480-998-3490.
You’re right, always check the company web first, the distributors come and go without updating their websites.
Joe, may want to consider updating your info. on the PS Acc. Sure you have already thought of this.
Hope this helps.
Hi Pete. Perhaps it did have it at one time, but it might be best to go by what is on an officially replicated company website?
Hey Paula
There are quite a few “ambassador” postings for the ingredients in the PS Acellerator. Sorry I could not link.
Search ingredients for the Plexusslim Acellerator. Hit on Plexus Lafayette- Product Ingredient Review, and you will see the ingredient you are looking for. Unless PS recently changed the formulation when they cut the dose in half, it is still there.
Hope this helps.
Joe, in reference to Connie’s post. Nothing specific on PS affecting Synthroid, but in general, and this pertains to all diet pills or supplements, they tend to stop your body from absorbing Synthroid properly, and depress your metabolism. This comes from my pharmaceutical experience. Any product designed to treat diabetes (PS) can interact with Synthroid. Best to consult your healthcare provider.
Hope this helps.
Pete thanks. I didn’t that!
I started taking PS last Monday and by Tuesday I had magically started what seemed to be my period.. I’ve been on the same birth control for a very long time and this was something that never happened. I wasn’t supposed to start for a week and a half. Not only that, PS had made me more tired, I don’t want to get out of bed, I don’t have any new found energy I’ve heard about. That was surprising because I also haven’t consumed caffeine in almost 10 years.
My boyfriend did a 7 day trial and gained 2 lbs. After a week and a half I haven’t lost a single pound or a single inch. I’m not huge, only 25lbs over weight. I eat 1,200 calories a day and drink 90 ounces of water. I also didn’t realize there was dark chocolate in the accelerator, which I’m allergic to.
I thought maybe since I haven’t had chocolate since I was 13 i may be over it, plus I never took it in pill form. So I tried it and within 30 minutes I was sick and covered in hives. I’m continuing my month supply until the last day but if I still don’t lose anything I’m getting my money back.
Their guarantee better be serious because I’ll want my money back. This stuff wasn’t cheap.
Melissa,
I truly hope you stop the accelerator which has the dark chocolate in it. If you are in fact allergic to it, continuing to take it may cause a more severe reaction then just hives.
Joe
Checking several PS websites, I did find B-Phenylethylamine HCL in the NEW PLEXUSSILM ACELLERATOR. I wuld imagine with the listing of New would be pretty current. This is the one where the dosage was cut in half.
Thanks Pete!
Pete, will you please provide a URL showing this? Yesterday, on a Plexus website, I did not see this listed at all. I did, however, see B6 Pyridoxine HCl.