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 
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
For more information, see the review of Omega XL.
Will Plexus Slim Work?
Honestly, I'm not if it works because Plexus Slim – itself- has no published proof. If you read the comments below, you'll see some people do say it's helped them lose weight. If it works, is it because of the unique blend of ingredients in Plexus Slim or is it because of just a few key ingredients alone?
Here are Plexus Supplements on Amazon
I’ve talked to and read about people that said it helped their migraines, and pain levels. Things like that. Have you seen or read things about if that’s true or not?
Shastina, if PS helps people lose weight, then I can understand how this might make joints less painful (do to less weight being placed on joints) and its possible that less body weight may mean less inflammation in the body, which might also reduce pain levels. Its the weight loss that causes this. I believe PS would just be a vehicle to achieve that weight loss rather than the reason for those improvements. As for migraines, I am not sure. Could a reduction in inflammation in the body reduce migraines? maybe. Again, I’m just not sure.
It helps immediately, not with just the weight loss. It also helps my asthma and allergies. I’m presuming it’s because of the anti-inflammatory ingredients. But PS works better than anything I’ve ever taken for any of those ailments.
Christia, that may be but it might also be that less weight might mean less inflammatory chemicals released? That might play a role in other ailments. Either way, happy PS is helping you.
Joe, I’m sure you put some work into this research, but not quite enough. Not every ingredient mentioned is meant specifically for weight loss. Each ingredient is important and plays its own role to create a synergistic effect, that can result in weight loss.
If you had done an extensive research, you would have found that Plexus Slim was originally formulated for Type II diabetics, and during consumption of the product, the patients noticed the loss of weight and inches. So one might say that weight loss can be a side effect of Plexus Slim.
Jazz, yes, Im aware of the original type II diabetes research on PS but since that study was not published, I cant see how it was done or comment on it and thus, I could not include it in my review. Weight loss of any kind should show improvements in type II diabetes. I believe the people who tell me PS has helped them. I maintain that the ingredients I highlighted are the active ingredients and those are less expensive than PS. For people, on a budget, this is important information.
Christa
You have my word, if you, your pharmacists, or anyone else can prove with clinical evidence, not testimonials, the claims you made in your post, I will buy a package of PS from you, or anyone that sells it. In my experience, I would question any healthcare provider that would make the statement, “PS shouldn’t interact with any meds”. Joe has made that case clear in his review. I personally have NEVER heard of, or been exposed to any product that did not interact with SOME product.
Here’s the results from the clinical trial in 2008.
I can see how thousands of people who experience results can throw you for a loop. :/
And my mother and I take the product. The meds I take are for my thyroid and my B12 deficiency, (the latter of which has fixed itself this past year after having been deficient for more than 10 years), My mother has rheumatoid arthritis and takes methotrexate, among many other prescription medications and PS has not only NOT interfered with her meds, but has reduced her pain too.
So, you just let me know how your first 30 days with PS goes, okay? Cheers
plexusworldwide.com/science/
Christa, the 2008 study you mention at plexusworldwide.com/science only involved 8 people, not thousands. There is no mention of what medications the people took and there isn’t any indication that this study was ever published so other scientists could see how the study was done. That said, it does look like PS helped these people and that is great. My only question would be, why hasn’t the PS company followed up with a larger study and gotten it published for the world to see? A study of 50 people would be more powerful than a study of only 8 and having a study published would be even better in my eyes. Believe me, I don’t mean any disrespect here but since 2008, how come no more studies?
I use Plexus Slim and I have lost weight, then I went off of it to see if the weight stayed off. And it did, seven months later I was at the same weight. And the prices are fine. My appetite has decreased significantly and I’m saving money on not ordering out and eating less, so the price doesn’t affect me.
People don’t take the advice from someone who hasn’t tried it and just spouts off a list of ingredients and some published reports. The product is guaranteed for 60 days. Try it for a month, you won’t be disappointed. And it does help with other things too.
For instance, my arthritis in my knees, my allergies and asthma. It works better than any medication I’ve ever taken.
Hello everyone, I guess there is some debate here on whether Plexus Slim works and if it’s safe or not. I have lost 41 pounds on the product. I drink my Pink Drink every morning and take an accelerator capsule with it. I take a second accelerator with water 30 minutes before I eat dinner. Thats all I did, it was easy for me. Is it safe? Well I haven’t felt this great in several years. My blood pressure is also the lowest it’s been in many years.
I’ve talked to my doctor about Plexus and he’s impressed with my results. I understand everyone is different, that results may vary. But my success and the success of many of friends is proof to me that the product works !!!
Maria –
My doctor said to stay away from rubbish weight loss products such as Plexus Slim and a few other gimmicky things.
In the end diet and exercise is the main way to lose weight and keep it off, as if PS go under, what would everyone do??
Joe –
Thank you for checking out those ingredients, it was good to see what was in it, and how much look like “filler” products.
I will see what the pharmacist says about the Garcinia Cambogia and the Alpha Lipoic Acid, I am trying to lose weight to sort out my thyroid.
Thanks again!
Wow, I was just browsing my fb page when all this excitement about PS appeared about how great this was and seriously I was considering ordering it tonight, however, in my efforts to get the price I stumble upon your site Joe and thank God I did, after reading everything, I’ve decided to start walking tomorrow morning and eating healthy, Thank You so very much and may God bless you
Rita, fantastic on starting a walking program!! I’ll be taking a nice long walk myself today. I’ll be sending you good thoughts while you are on your walk 🙂
Just as I expected and predicted, the “latest, greatest diet product to hit the market” has emerged. I was approached today by a co-worker (who was gung-ho on Plexus Slim but jumped ship) for: Ace4energy.com/ “Exploding in the New Orleans area. Get on board now.” Goodbye Plexus, Hello Ace4Energy. ~~~sigh~~~
Thank you Joe and Pete. It has been a pleasure absorbing your knowledge of the pharmacutical, weight loss and supplements industry. I learned and continue to learn from reading this webpage. I actually took Joe’s expert advise, started consuming more vegetables, exercised more, took the stairs instead of elevator (I work on 4th floor) and quite the 3:00 PM candy crunch along with the aspertine diet sodas.
To date, I lost 14 pounds. And it did not cost me $180.00 per month to lose it. It was FREE.
Elaine B, thats fantastic on losing 14 pounds!! 🙂
Ive heard about ACE. Several people have asked me to review it. I want to in the near future.
As a skeptic and lover of science and not bunk, I very much enjoyed and appreciated your research here Joe. Thanks so much, I think I will cling to the few bucks I have left. Haha!
Troy, always nice to hear from a fellow science lover! I’m glad you enjoyed my website 🙂
Joe, thanks for a great article! I also have been researching PS not for weight loss but for just general well being. You seem to be very educated on the various ingredients found in these and perhaps other supplements. I have tried only the powder for the past 30 days and have felt like I have more energy, (not perfect) but am skeptical that these ingredients are truly “all natural, with no side effects” as my friend claims.
It also bothers me that this product is so ridiculously expensive and I’m always skeptical of the network marketing. I’m tired of chasing the magic bullet in hopes of getting relief and feeling good. I do have hypothyroidism, I exercise regularly, but every day is different in terms of feeling well and not.
I’m wondering if you could give a suggestion on a good all natural supplement, if that’s appropriate to ask you? Also, I appreciate you walking through each ingredient, that’s so helpful!
Hi Heidi, do you eat fruits/veggies? If not that is what Id recommend for better health and well being. A general multi vitamin might also be a good idea. check out the smoothie I make. Its full of healthy ingredients. This is not a cop out. I really do feel this would be a great “supplement” for most people.
Joe: I was going to try Plexus Slim and came across this site and it seems you HAVE done your homework. The article was very informative . I don’t think that I will
be wasting my money on “The Pink Drink”……
Maria: You need to go back to sales person school and learn some manners. I find you VERY insulting.
shaddeaux, glad I was able to help and you were able to find me too 🙂
Fei
Your question, “is PS just another Amway”. In my opinion, and my research on multi-level marketing companies, “yes”, PS is pretty much identical in how they market products, and pay commissions, just different terminology. From a marketing and ambassador point of view, PS is basicly a “pyramid scheme” in which MANY distributors at the BOTTOM levels of distribution have to lose money in order for a Few at the top to make any significant income.
No matter how big PS becomes, and you know how many ambassadors are involved, you can do the math, and you will find there hardly ever will be more than 2% making enough income to boast about. In most cases, a lot less. No difference between PS or Amway, except the “A” company’s size and resources. My opinion, but also the opinions of MLM experts. This is not knocking the PS, just the system of how it is distributed.
My coworkers have been talking about it. I am not concerned about losing weight because I eat healthy and exercise regularly. My husband told me that all “diet” pills or drinks (whatever how they name their products) are bunch of lies. The only way to lose weight is be determined (not lazy or give up easily) and be consistent in dieting and exercising.
I know some may help reduce appetite to certain degree such as coffee and green tea. If anyone thinks they will lose weight by consuming this product and not changing their eating habit and not exercising, they are fools. Company wants to sell things to “desperate” people. These people are easily to be directed by sellers with sweet lips. One of my co-workers told others that this product worked on her fantastically, and she is a distributor and trying to get others to be the distributors under her. Is it another Amway? lol
It’s hard to convince lazy people to get off the couch and exercise in order to gradually lose weight. It’s a fast food world. Most people want to see the result ASAP, but losing weight in a healthy way should be a slow process so it doesn’t hurt your body in a long run.
Thanks Joe. Actually I have decided against selling ps, largely due to your article. So again, thank you.
Joe, first let me say thanks for the review, although I’m not entirely sure its unbiased. But it was informative none the less. I’ve been approached to be an ambassador and while this website was very helpful I am going to continue on with my research. Again. thank you for all of the work you put into this for everyone.
As for Maria, while I may not agree with her approach, i do respect her opinion and right to express this product. People need to remember, this is her income. It’s how she supports her family and no one should fault her for standing her ground and defending her product. I am a Mary Kay consultant and I too would fight to defend my product, although hopefully I would make better points than ones above me.
While I think, Joe handled himself very respectfully with Maria, despite her insults, its his argument to have with her. Although, I do think you should recognize where she is coming from and her to you.
Pete however, i think was rude and at times out of line with his retorts to her. This had nothing to do with you, therefore did not deserve your attitude. She is simply defending her income, whether it be right or now. Please try and remember when speaking to her (regardless of her attitude) that she is a person and deserves respect.
Cieanna, Im glad I could help, even a wee bit. I assure you I have no dog in this “fight” as far as hidden agendas on my part are concerned when I wrote my review. I wouldn’t say that Maria and I had an argument but rather just a discussion and do understand where she is coming from, as you put it.
I wish you much success in your continued research on PS 🙂
Defending an income at the expense of others health is terrible excuse though. I wouldn’t use “it’s her income” as a reason to respect opinions.
Joe is correct in saying that her statements were talking points not evidence. He wants to give her an opportunity and forum to show the evidence needed to back up her talking points and she failed to do so. Joe seems to be going out of his way to hope she can provide the evidence needed.
You are right this is her income and that is the best reason to be skeptical.
Sami
I have been thinking about your recent post and the health issues that you are dealing with. Your post makes all the other post seem irrelevant.
I don’t know what profession you are in, but I got the feel it may be in the entertainment area. My daughter is a performer, and she is fortunate enough to be healthy, and have a personal trainer. But, still she complains about how hard it is to maintain her weight and figure. I told her about your post, and how she needs to be thankful and put things in the proper perspective.
Thank you for hopefully opening up a lot of people’s eyes, and allowing us that are healthy to appreciate that gift. I wish you good health now, and in the future.
Plexus slim does not require a prescription. Why are doctors writing prescriptions for products they are selling. The state board of medical examiners might be interested in this unethical selling practice.
I have been on Plexus Slim for 5 months. I have had insulin resistance and hypothyroidism for about 6 years and have been on medications for them. I lost a total of 35 pounds on while taking plexus slim, but the 3 months prior to plexus I lost 25 pounds just through diet and exercise. I have gone to the doctor once every month since I started plexus slim.
My doctor did not feel comfortable with me taking it and not being monitored because of the lack of research on the product. After my first month on plexus slim, my blood pressure was high. I had never had any trouble with my blood pressure being anything above 118/35. My blood pressure has continuously gotten worse over the past 4 months. I have never taken the accelerator.
My doctor has strongly urged me to stop use of plexus slim and has started me on a blood pressure pill. My cousin is my ambassador. She told me that this has happened to 4 of her customers. I will not be drinking plexus slim any longer.
And I really hope my blood pressure goes back to normal soon. I am only 25 years old and I strongly feel plexus is the cause of my high blood pressure.
Per Top Supplement Reviews Site, Supplement Clarity is in the top 20 of all supplement review sites. Pretty impressive.
Pete, wow! I had no idea about that! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
I found this site doing a Plexus Slim Google search. Thanks all for the information, Joe.
People, save your money as I, a former seller and user, can testify, P.S. does not work. As an ambassador, I was well trained on selling tactics and had an answer for every objection. Joe is well respected in his field and is providing unbiased facts. Go by facts, not by what you are being told by sellers of this product.
Maria, you claim a physician is selling this stuff. Just because a physician sells a product does not automatically make a product worthy. I would like to know which physician is selling this product and, from his own words, why he is selling an overpriced product.