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
Hahahahah at Marias comments, her arrogance to information outside her own sources speaks for itself. I advise to stay away from salesman like this.
Interesting article (and comments! Haha). A lady at my work is trying to peddle this stuff and I was curious to see what it’s all about. She claims its working for her, but based on her eating habits, the weight will pile back on after she stops paying $80/mo for this stuff. Either way, it looks like you did your research and I’m not convinced.
And a little side note to Maria. I’m quite alarmed that your “doctor” is prescribing this stuff. And beyond that, I wouldn’t necessarily throw around “my doctor says all of the ingredients are a-ok so it MUST be true” mantra.
M.D’s (if that is even what yours is) are superior in diagnosis, but when it comes to drugs and the broad range of medications and their interactions with other meds, supplements, food, conditions etc, a pharmD is superior and what I would consider to be the final word.
As far as I know, M.D’s study a year or less of pharmacology, vs 8 for a pharmD. I have a personal experience where an elderly family member was being prescribed various medications for different ailments and without realizing, her doctor was prescribing a possibly lethal combination.
You’re obviously bent out of shape because this isn’t a glowing review of a product you’re trying sell. If you can steer us all in the direction of a peer reviewed medical journal, I will consider you and your product credible.
I’ve tried plexus and I have to say I haven’t lost a single thing except a pile of money!! And if you look at the photos reporting look at me they are mostly all different people with their faces conveniently cropped out. There are so many people selling this that’s why it gets good reviews, from the people selling it.
Hi, joe. Looks like you haven’t done research in the sense that there are THOUSANDS of testimonials about this amazing product on Facebook and virtually no bad reviews! So before you go mouthing something you know nothing about, swaying people away from something that can help them with their overall health.
Emily, I dont see how you can tell me that I didn’t do my research when I linked to scientific research studies to substantiate my conclusions. If you read my review you will see that I didn’t say PS would not work, but rather that it had no published peer reviewed research – and I also mentioned the ingredients in PS that I felt had most of the positive research.
I’m happy for those who say PS has helped them but, for my website, I tend to focus on published science rather than testimonials from people I’ve never met. That doesnt deprecate those testimoals who say it works I think the internet is big enough for testimonial websites and those that focus on science. I’m not bashing your websites for your lack of published scientific proof so I’m perplexed why PS distributors bash my review me because I didn’t include their types of proof (i.e., testimonials).
Joe, I heard about Plexus Slim the first time last night and thought it sounds too good to be true. Today I was going to research all the ingredients because I never heard about most of them either. Then I found your website. So thank you so much for researching this product! I’m sure most of the people reading it will save their hard earned money and find a better use for it!
Thanks Irina, I’m glad you were able to find me and I could help 🙂
Joe
Proper link to Kathleen’s post.
http://www.nutraingredients.com/Regulation/Dietary-supplements-covered-by-health-insurance-new-moves
Joe
Kathleen’s post on her insurance paying for her PS may be true. In my experience, I have never heard of this happening. Very interesting. I do know this, that for a doctor to recommend, or write a prescription for a product that may not be covered by a particular insurance’s formulary, the doctor has to send a letter, and per Kathleen, he did, and show that the product is “medically necessary”.
It would be nice if Kathleen would provide us with the details, because usually when this happens, it ends up costing the patient an arm and a leg as a result of out-of-expenses that will put in the donut-hole position. There is still a profit margin here that has to passed on to the insurance company. This link may help explain:
http://www.realtimehealthquotes.com/
Pete, yes Ive also heard of doctors being instrumental in insurance companies paying for services that are out of what they normally cover. When I asked Kathleen about her insurance company I wasn’t doubting her but I was mostly interested in letting others who also had that insurance know about it.
ALL I have to say is PEOPLES TESTIMONIES SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES, REGULATING ONES BODY TO FUNCTION CORRECTLY LEADS TO WEIGHT LOSS…….
I’ve been a diabetic for years. Started taking PS about 3 months ago. As of today I’m completely insulin free and off all other meds. I have also lost a total of 37″ and 22 pounds. My doctor was so impressed with my results that he sent a letter to my insurance company. THEY NOW PAY FOR MY PS EVERY MONTH!!! Do a little more research!
Kathleen, congrats on beating diabetes! What is the name of your insurance company?
Christa
You ambassadors amuse me so much, and I thank you for that. Attack everyone that does not agree with you is how most of you are programmed.
You say PS in not expensive. Maybe not to you, but I guarantee to most of us it is. You save money by buying less food. That is a ridiculous statement made up by one of your rah-rah people and I have heard it a million times. Deception at its finest! Great selling point, but a deviation from the truth. If you are so concerned about saving money, why, in my opinion, purchase an unnecessary, and extremely over-priced product just to feed those at the top of the “pyramid”. Christa, if you shop around you can find a lot of alternatives to PS, just without the hype. Here is some proof on inflated prices of MLM companies (products) from John Taylor”s, “The Truth About MLM”.
” To check this out, I asked representatives from ten MLM companies for the prices of their “best reasonably priced formulation of multi-vitamin multi-mineral products, with antioxidant protection.” Then I asked ten retailers of health foods likewise to give me prices for their ” best reasonably priced formulation of multi-vitamin multi-mineral products, with antioxidant protection.” Interestingly, representatives for each of the health food stores recommended a different product. Here are the results:
From MLM sponsors (including Pharmanex, Quixtar, Melaleuca, Shaklee, Usana, Isagenix, Sunrider, Herbalife, Arbonne, and Neways).
Ten separate products from ten separate retail outlets.
Average cost per person per month – retail prices
$61.22 (not much less at wholesale, after taxes and shipping are added)
$11.52 (including shipping)
Christa, you are attacking the wrong person. (Joe) You should be attacking the company that is doing nothing more, in my opinion, but conning you just to continue to get that $100.00 plus from you every month But, that is what MLM has become, “A BIG FAT LIE”!
I am speaking from experience. I haven’t gotten any training nor have I read into any of the “hype”. I’m not brainwashed by anything. You assume too much. I started taking Plexus and made my own observations all by myself thank you very much. I decided to sell it only to get the product cheaper for myself. I receive no commission, because I only have one shipment that comes to me and that is for my consumption only.
I’ve tried the de-tox items at health food stores and the Candida buster etc. And none of those products ever worked for me. Plexus was the only one. So you can continue to believe what you want, but stop assuming so much. All of your assumptions about me and my conclusions about this product are all wrong.
And what hype? I’ve never even heard of this product before last year, nor have most of my friends. It’s all been word of mouth for us.
Thanks for your input, but I’ll stick with what works for me. Losing weight, feeling better, a handle on my depression, no fibro pain, energy, eating healthier etc. etc. I just can’t see why I would stop. Companies may lie, but I believe in the PRODUCT. It works for me and it’s been working for my friends.
@Christa “I started taking Plexus and made my own observations all by myself thank you very much.”
Remember that won’t keep you safe nor is it any indication of the benefit or danger of the product.
If there was something dangerous in it you might not suffer the effects until years later…your initial observations mean very little.
When you are ingesting something especially something for your heath it’s important understand its ingredients and what it’s doing to your body. To just ingest it and think “well I feel better it must be good” is not a sane method of evaluation to keep your safe.
All the testimonials in the world if done by amateurs or without scientific study means nothing when it comes to if the product is effective and safe.
That said while I am glad it’s working for you from looking at the ingredients I am very skeptical its doing anything. I can’t see where any of this would make you feel better and very little of it would have much impact on weight loss.
When drinking Plexus just the act of eating less though meal replacement will cause you to lose some weight and that has NOTHING to do with specific ingredients that only Plexus can provide. The same result can be done with any basic nutritional meal replacement.
Essentially look at the ingredients find the ones that might actually affect weight loss and get them elsewhere much cheaper and most of all you don’t need to be pulled into the get rich quick scheme.
I wouldn’t be too quick to attribute how you feel to a result of the product. Just be very careful what you put in your body the effects might end up doing needless damage to your health…if nothing else to your pocketbook.
A red flag for me is anytime someone comes up to me and says “Hey do you want to lose weight and make money?” or they start telling me how it’s cured all their ailments yet they have only been on it a couple weeks or less. Or who tell me I need to try it to be able to judge its value etc..etc.. I’ve been down all these roads.
If a product that basically blends some plants together claims its cured all sorts of random health problems and still needs a network of “ambassadors” to sell it then something doesn’t smell right.
I thank God every day for Plexus. After I lost 38 lbs, my sister decided to try it. She doesn’t need to lose weight, but had migraines for over 10 years. We read several testimonies about it helping with migraines and figured it was worth a shot. She hasn’t had one now in 6+ months! My mom started using their Fast Relief products and her arthritis is gone. Her Dr now sells the products from her office. My friend’s mom was on 5-6 shots of insulin daily. After 3 months she’s down to a half dose of Metformin.
Research all you want. I know, personally, Plexus products work.
Have a blessed day!
Forgot to mention…on their website when you go to the Plexus Slim product info and click “more info” you will see the results of a study in 2008. Published results from type 2 diabetics. That is why my friend’s mom tried it.
Susanne, yes Ive commented on the 2008 study in the comments (scroll up a bit and youll see it). its not a published study.
Susanne, do you have any idea if there will be any PS/migraine research conducted?
Joe, I was wondering if you have done a study on the ingredients of the ViSalus shake mix?
(I added the site, but I know it’s against your policy, so you may remove it, just wanted to show you where it was.)
Hi Teresa, Yes I have and here is my review on the Body By Vi shake.
Thank you for the thorough research. Thank you also for the comment forum. Have you researched the Plexus probiotics? Safe for pregnant women?
Matt, glad to help. I did not know there was a plexus probiotic supplement. That said if its quality made it should be as good as other probiotics. Most of the research for probiotics though is about helping diarrhea. I don’t think there is any studies that probiotic supplements help weight loss.
Might want to brush up on candida research. I had it BAD. One of the reasons I couldn’t lose weight. Plexus probiotic fixed it.
Susanne, if you say so, great Im glad for you.
I”ve used the ProBio 5, worked wonders and I finally lost more weight. 🙂
This sounds to me like a pyramid scam. A Making money scheme. The ONLY thing that works for health and weight loss is eating right, and exercise. Getting routine physicals and taking care of your body. All this arguing is nonsense. Backing a product that is over priced and not proven for weight loss or any other health benefits, is silly.
PS Maria, hopefully your friend that is using the WIC program is not also using this expensive product. If she cannot afford her own babies, she doesnt need to be wasting money on products like this!
Thanks Joe, I’ve been taking plexis slim, accelerator for over 3 months then 1 month started taking the Colin clean and probiotics still have not lost any weight. Colin Cleans has been a great laxative and I now have been sweating profusely different time during the day. After reading this page I will stop all plexis products.
Christa
Honestly, I am glad you feel PS is working for you. The study you posted has been talked about, and reviewed by Joe several times on this site. The study, from most healthcare provider’s views, is not very reputable. I have reviewed many studies, in order to allow pharmaceuticals reps. to use them in their selling efforts, after being approved by the FDA. Sorry, but this study would not make the cut. But, I am a man of my words, if anyone reputable thinks this study justifies me ( and can be verified )buying a months supply of PS, I will gladly do so. We have already gotten Joe’s opinion on the study, but I would not put him on the spot.
Sorry though, won’t be able to give you results after 30 days, been there done it. Hello file 13. If I need to order, contact info. will be provided.
Maria, you are giving PS a bad name, shut up!
Patrick
I find your post on the young lady attempting to sell PS on campus interesting. By her not knowing anything about the PS, fits the identity of most multi-level marketing distributor. Most are desperate, but as you witness, also uninformed of the product and, or the MLM marketing model. Keep in mind PS is just the cover to disguise what the real purpose is, and that is to recruit people as ambassadors to obligate themselves to purchase product in order to qualify for commissions. Recruitment is the engine that fuels the company, the PS is there just to make the company, and most other MLM companies to appear legal, and not be considered a “pyramid scheme”.
Question I would have is, “who would want to approach the college market with PS when it is so expensive.” Very few kids will have the money pay for it, or the other fees, and marketing materials that are needed.
Patrick, you may want to ask the young lady one more question. Have you cleared your promotion of PS with the campus authorities? With my knowledge of MLM, most colleges require approval in respects to any promotion on campus. I have heard of parents reporting students for approaching their college kids, and actually duping them out of money.
Pete, that’s an interesting thought – it never occurred to me colleges might have rules on MLM.
I think these agent always guilt trip people who hesitates because the price is so high by comparing money to the importance of health. I think it’s very bad. A lot of people can use this money on their kids or family. They don’t normally consider how much their targeted person can afford based on his or her financial background.
All they want to do is pushing the sales and get more people involved, so they can make a profit. I saw my former coworker go to gym more often than she ever did after she became one of these agents. My impression about this is: the reason she’s going to gym and workout so much is because she wanted to prove a point (she is right about her statement – Plexus helps lose weight) to others who disagrees. Well, if you workout more, you will lose weight, but not necessarily through Plexus.
Fei.
Ive been taking plexus slim and the accelerator for three months as well as my wife who has MS and my 13 yo son, we havent changed a lot of what we did and ate before other than the fact that we drink alot more water and less pop.
In three months Ive lost 22lbs my wife 36lbs and my son 18lbs, i don’t know whats in it that works and don’t much care, all i know is it works, We feel better (not the jittery feeling Ive had from other weight loss concoctions ) and no side effects in any of us. Also im a truck driver so i have to take regular DOT drug tests and have never had an issue. Im not saying the review is right wrong or indifferent , im just sharing my experience .
Scott, really glad you all have had good experiences with PS!
Scott, thank you for sharing your experience as I’m looking at starting this but had concerns as I have MS myself. It’s good to hear that your wife had no problems 🙂
Joe, that was a great review. You were really in depth, and answered basically ever question I had about Plexus. I had an interesting run in the with Plexus in the classroom of all things the other day. I had a girl after class trying to get people to try free samples. So I walked up (curiosity got the best of me) and started asking her questions about the product in front of my classmates. Is it FDA approved? What are the ingredients that help promote weight loss? Is there an age limit on when it’s safe to take it? She had no answers, and basically was instantly agitated by my questions and snatched her sample back.
I am not one to take weight loss products in the first place, I believe in a balanced diet and moderate exercise, so I’m a little bias. But just letting you know it’s leaking into college campuses, and I foresee this product snowballing out of control.
I felt like if I wouldn’t have berated her with questions, there would’ve been a lot of 18-21 year old kids trying out this product. Not there’s anything wrong with Plexus, I just don’t think (basically) teenagers should be taking it.
Once again thanks for the great article, and I now have the rest of the semester for this girl to hate my soul. Thanks, and I hope you have a great day.
Patrick, glad I could help and thanks for the heads up about colleges. It does make some sense though given that many college students are strapped for cash and looking for ways to make money, coupled with the “freshman 15” weight gain (or is it 20 now?).