Update 7/10/20. Plexus Slim is billed as an “affordable weight management product” that boasts “no ill side effects” based on “extensive clinical research.” Impressive, but does PlexusSlim work or is it a scam? And does it really have no side effects? I was tipped off to Plexus Slim by one of the readers of this website. After looking at its ingredients, I wanted to write a review of Plexus Slim because of the words used to describe the product and because Plexus Slim seemed to have ingredients that I have never heard of before. Let's see what we can discover about this weight loss drink. Also read my review of the Plexus Accelerator Plus (Accelerator +) and Plexus Boost, Plexus ProBio5 and Plexus Hunger Control after you read this, for additional information.
Update: The formula for Plexus Slim was changed a bit since this review was written so also read the review of the new plexus slim formula.
Who Makes Plexus Slim?
According to the Better Business Bureau, the company that makes Plexus Slim – Plexus Worldwide Inc. – was started in 2005 in Arizona. The address of the company is 7440 E. Karen Dr. #400, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.
Update. PlexusWorldWide.com, the company website, now lists this corporate address: 15649 N. Greenway Hayden Loop Scottsdale, AZ 85260. Googling this address shows a large building that says “Plexus Slim” on the outside. That's good.
Update. The Better Business Bureau now lists this address for the company: 9145 E Pima Center Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4627
The BBB gives Plexus Slim a rating of “A+” See the BBB file for updates and other information.
To buy Plexus Slim it looks like you either have to buy it from the company or through a PlexusSlim distributor. They call Plexus Slim distributors “Ambassadors“. On the Plexus Slim website, they have a calendar of Plexus Slim events.
These events serve not only to sell Plexus Slim but also to recruit new Ambassadors. Plexus Slim has a multi-level marketing (MLM) aspect to it.
I have no problem with MLM. If the product is reputable, MLM allows people to make an income which can be significant.
Plexus Slim Nutrition Information
In an effort to keep this review up to date, here are the ingredients in Plexus Slim as they appeared in 2016. According to the label shown on the product website, each packet of Plexus Slim has the following nutrition information and ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount Per Serving | Percent Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 calories | |
| Total Carbohydrdate | 3 grams | 1% DV |
| Chromium Polynicotinate | 200 micrograms | 167% DV |
| Plexus Slim Blend (composed of the following) | 530 mg | N/A |
| Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract | ||
| Green Coffee Bean Extract | ||
| Alpha Lipoic Acid |
In the table above, N/A means no daily value established.
Each of the ingredients will be summarized below. I will leave in the summaries of the ingredients present in the original plexus slim formula too to help others doing their own research.
See the review of the new plexus slim formula too.
Plexus Slim Ingredients
Polydextrose
This is a type of soluble fiber. In theory, this might help weight loss since it has no calories and is a type of fiber. Polydextrose might cause gas and bloating.
Citric Acid
In some products, citric acid is used as a preservative and to enhance flavor. While it naturally occurs in citrus fruits, its use in foods/ supplements may be from natural or synthetic means.
Beet Root
If Plexus Slim uses the entire beetroot, the fiber content of the beetroot might help foster some weight loss because it adds bulk to the stomach contents. That said, I can't locate any evidence that beetroot helps people lose weight. The product label states the beetroot is to give the product color. Beets do have a red color. Beetroot probably contributes to the pink color of the product.
Beets and beetroot juice have gotten attention from the scientific community because of their ability to raise nitric oxide, a compound that can relax blood vessels, allowing blood to more easily travel through the body. See my review of SuperBeets for more on this topic.
Grape Skin Extract
Grape skin contains phytonutrients such as proanthocyanidins and proanthocyanidins which act as antioxidants. While this is very good, does grape skin extract help people lose weight? Other than having some fiber (which might act as a laxative) I can't find any proof that it does.
Update. I'm told Plexus Slim no longer contains grape skin extract
Lo Han Extract
The scientific name for this ingredient is Siraitia grosvenorii. This is also called “lou han guo” and “monk fruit.” By either name, it's often used as a sweetener. This ingredient, like steveia below, is likely added for flavoring.
Stevia
This is a sweetener. Some supplement companies may call it by another name -“rebaudioside A.”
Stevia is added to many low-calorie foods. In theory, using low calorie (or no-calorie) sweeteners might help weight loss but I'm not sure if this is the answer. There are MANY low-calorie foods and beverages on the US market, yet Americans are not slimmer than they were, say, in the 1980s.
Natural Flavors
They don't tell us what these natural flavors are. To be fair, most companies don't. They don't have to under the law. Regardless, I doubt any of them play a role in weight loss.
Green Coffee Bean
This is also called Chlorogenic Acid. One study published in 2010 noted that chlorogenic acid helped weight loss and increased fat burning when in rats that were fed a high-fat diet (37% of calories from fat).
This is interesting even though it's a rat study. Another rat study also noted that mulberries (which also contain chlorogenic acid) helped the weight loss. But was it the chlorogenic acid – or all the other stuff mulberries?
In one small study 16 overweight people were given either a placebo or different amounts of green coffee extract (which contains chlorogenic acid) at either 700 mg or 1050 mg day for 6 weeks (each person was given each treatment for 6 weeks).
People getting the green coffee extract (both dosage amounts) were shown to have significant reductions in body weight, body mass and percent body fat compared to placebo. The type of green coffee extract used in this study was supplied by Applied Food Sciences Inc.
Retracted
It sounds great BUT, the study has been “retracted.” This means it should not be considered as evidence due to errors with how the study was performed. In the words of the authors, the study was retracted because the authors could not “assure the validity of the data.” Click here to read the retraction.
See the Green Bean Coffee Review for more information.
See the weight loss supplement scam review.
Rosmarinic Acid
This is a plant chemical found in many herbs, including rosemary. This is probably where Rosmarinic Acid gets its name from. Rosmarinic acid has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. I was unable to find any studies showing that Rosmarinic Acid helps weight loss in humans or animals.
Hydroxycinnamic Acid
This compound is an antioxidant but whether or not it contributes to weight loss needs further study.
Garcinia Cambogia
This was originally called “Citrin K” when I first reviewed Plexus Slim. Garcinia cambogia is found in MANY weight loss supplements because of some research that it might reduce appetite and help weight loss. Right now, I think all anyone can say is maybe it works or maybe it doesn't work.
In this study, 500 mg of garcinia Cambogia did not help people lose weight. I mention this because if this study is correct, then it might take more than 500 mg of garcinia Cambogia if it's going to work. The entire proprietary blend in Plexus Slim adds up to 530 mg. While Garcinia Cambogia is the first ingredient listed – which presumably means it makes up the most of the blend – how much that equates to, I cannot say.
See the Garcinia Cambogia review
Also, read the review of supplements linked to liver failure.
Alpha-lipoic Acid
This is an antioxidant and it helps it turn carbs into energy. It can also help regenerate other antioxidants, which is pretty snazzy.
There are a few studies of alpha-lipoic acid and weight loss. In one study, alpha-lipoic acid was randomly given to 360 obese people for 20 weeks. Half got a placebo and half got alpha-lipoic acid (either 1200 mg/day or 1800 
mg per day). Those getting alpha-lipoic acid lost more weight than those who got the placebo. Basically, people lose about 2% of their body mass.
In another study, 1127 overweight people were given 800 mg of alpha-lipoic acid a day for 4 months. This study noted that alpha-lipoic acid, at the dosage given, helped people lose about 8% of their body weight over 4 months.
So if you were 200 pounds, alpha lipoic acid might help you lose about 200 x .08 = 16 pounds. That is a significant amount in my book.
One possible problem with this study though was that it doesn't appear that there was a placebo group to compare the weight loss too. I was also unable to determine (because I only read the summary of the study) if people combined alpha-lipoic acid with eating fewer calories (I think they might have ).
Alpha-lipoic acid is the last ingredient listed in the proprietary blend. As such, it likely makes up the least of the 530 mg total.
Oxypregnane Steroidal Glycoside
This is a pretty fancy name but you have heard of this stuff before. Oxypregnane steroidal glycoside – is just a fancy way of saying Hoodia! Here is a study that proves that both names mean the same thing.
I think they call it Oxypregnane steroidal glycoside because they are trying to make the product sound different and special. In reality, it's just hoodia Gordonii.
The other fancy name for hoodia is P57AS3 – you have probably seen this listed in other supplements as “P57“.
I've already reviewed hoodia and weight loss. Other supplements that I've reviewed previously that contain hoodia include the
For at least 10 years, hoodia Gordonii has been in more weight loss supplements than you can shake a stick at – but there is no good proof that hoodia supplements help people lose weight.
Study. Researchers gave hoodia or a placebo to 50 overweight people for 2 weeks. The people in the study were allowed to eat as much as they wanted from a menu provided by the researchers. Results: hoodia did not cause any weight loss.
While no serious side effects were reported, researchers did note that people who got hoodia had higher blood pressures and heart rates compared to people who got the placebo. Hoodia also seems to cause elevations in bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase. What caused these changes I do not know.
Update. Plexus slim no longer contains hoodia. See my review on the New Plexus Slim Formula for more info on how it has changed.
Chromium Polynicotinate
Plexus slim contains a type of chromium they call “amino nicotinate”. This is fancy talk for “chromium nicotinate”. (it is now called “chromium polynicotinate on the label).
You may have heard Dr. Oz talk about chromium polynicotinate on TV. I reviewed what Dr Oz had to say about this form of chromium and I am guessing that this is why Plexus Slim includes chromium nicotinate over the sometimes more popular, chromium picolinate.
Chromium may help lower blood sugar levels but as for its effects on weight loss, I am highly skeptical. For more on chromium, see my reviews of chromium weight loss research and chromium polynicotinate.
Blood Sugar Lowering Ingredients
As a quick reference, the following ingredients might reduce blood sugar:
- Alpha-lipoic acid
- Chromium nicotinate (now called chromium polynicotinate)
Fiber Ingredients
As a quick reference, the following ingredients all might add fiber to Plexus Slim:
- Polydextrose
- Grape skin (no longer in plexus slim) See my review of the new PS formula.
- Hoodia (maybe. no longer in Plexus Slim)
How Much Does Plexus Slim Cost?
One of the slogans for Plexus Slim is “At last, an affordable weight management product.” I guess that depends on how you define “affordable”. On the Plexus Slim website, they have different prices depending on whether you want to buy it just once or be billed each month automatically.
If you want to buy Plexus Slim one time only, its $84.95. If you want to be billed automatically at the 15th of each month, Plexus Slim is $79.95/ month.
Is Plexus Slim OK When Breast-Feeding?
Some women have wondered if they can take Plexus Slim while they are breastfeeding? That's not something I would recommend because if any of the ingredients in Plexus Slim pass into breast milk, then their baby will be getting those ingredients too.
I don't know for sure if any of the ingredients do get absorbed into breast milk, so I do recommend that women take the ingredients in Plexus Slim to their doctor to see if they can get a better answer.
How Much Caffeine?
The Plexus Slim Nutrition label states that it has less than 2% of naturally occurring caffeine. My guess is that the caffeine comes from the green coffee bean extract because this statement is listed next to the green coffee bean ingredient on the label. I'm not sure how much 2% natural caffeine equals.
Plexus Slim and ADHD
Since writing this review I've heard that this product may be marketed to help Attention Deficient Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). A search on Google reveals several testimonials from people saying that it helps. I became curious and searched for “Plexus ADHD research.” I searched Google for this phrase and I also searched the National Library of Medicine too.
I saw no clinical studies on this topic. Therefore, whether it Plexus helps ADHD or not is unknown as far as I can tell. Nobody appears to have undertaken the chore of taking this stuff into the lab and actually tried to really see if it helps or not.
The same thing also seems to be true for bipolar disorder and depression. I cannot find any evidence Plexus Slim directly helps either of these conditions either.
Having said that, lack of evidence doesn't necessarily mean something does not work. Rather, it just means that it seems that, other than testimonials (from people most of us don't know), there doesn't seem to be any good proof for it yet.
How To Contact Plexus Slim
PlexusWorldWide lists this contact phone number: 480-998-3490 which people can call 6 AM-6 PM (PST) Monday -Friday and 9 AM-2 PM (PST) on Saturday.
How To Return Plexus Slim
Plexus Slim products come with a 60-day money-back guarantee. For those who purchased from Plexus Ambassadors, contact that person for details on how to return the product, or call the company itself at 480-998-3490.
Does Plexus Slim Have Any Side Effects?
On the Q and A page of the Plexus Slim website (question 7) where it's asked: “Will Plexus Slim interfere or react with any medications or other supplements?” the makers say: ” No. Extensive clinical research has demonstrated no ill side effects with any medications or other supplements.”
Where is all the “extensive clinical research” on Plexus Slim? As far as I can tell, Plexus Slim has NEVER been tested in published studies to see if it interacts with any medication or health condition.
The only study I've seen on Plexus Slim is a summary of a study they show on their website. This is a study from 2008 where they gave the product to 8 people with type II diabetes. Yes, improvements were seen in blood sugar, body weight and other things, but this is not a published, peer reviewed study. As such, there is a lot we are not told about how this study was conducted. It may be the best study in the world, but if we can't see how it was conducted, then it can't be duplicated by other scientists.
That said, in healthy people, I think Plexus Slim (the pink drink product) is safe. Below are some theoretical side effects based on its ingredients.
Grape skin. Some components of grape skin might interfere with medications such as Coumadin (a blood thinner). I'm not aware of any human evidence of this, but because blood thinners can intact with many things, its best to talk to a doctor about this. Update. grape skin is no longer in plexus slim
Chlorogenic acid. This compound might raise homocysteine levels in humans. Homocysteine is a somewhat controversial molecule because some feel it might be linked to heart disease.
See my review of chlorogenic acid for more info.
Citrin K/ Garcinia cambogia. There is some controversial evidence that Garcinia Cambogia may be linked to liver problems. Personally, I'm not yet convinced it does this. For more info on this see my review of garcinia Cambogia.
Alpha-lipoic acid. This ingredient appears to lower blood sugar. Because of this, alpha-lipoic acid might interfere with insulin and other diabetes medications. Alpha-lipoic acid seems to reduce thyroid hormone levels. This can be a problem for people who take Levothyroxin for hypothyroidism (low thyroid).
Hoodia. As I reported in my book on supplements hoodia Gordonii seems to share some chemical similarity to a class of heart drugs called cardiac glycosides. In fact, if you Google “Hoodia and cardiac glycosides.” I don’t know the clinical significance of this. That said, if you have heart or blood pressure issues please see your cardiologist before using any hoodia supplement, just to be safe.
Chromium may lower blood sugar levels. While this can be a good thing, it also means chromium might interact with blood-sugar-lowering medications. This might – in theory – make blood sugar levels to too low.
As a general, blanket statement, I would be cautious if you have any problems with your heart, blood pressure, kidneys, liver, mental disorders, diabetes or digestive problems. I would not recommend Plexus Slim if you had bariatric surgery either. To their credit, the makers of Plexus Slim do say to see your doctor first if you are pregnant. I agree with this.
The Plexus Slim Accelerator
Update: The Accelerator formula has changed significantly and the product is now called Plexus Accelerator Plus (Accelerator +). Do read my review of the Plexus Accelerator Plus for additional information on the new product.
This is another product sold on the Plexus Slim website. The word “accelerator” is a tip-off that this product is a stimulant.
The Plexus Slim Accelerator contains trace minerals, calcium, and magnesium from seaweed (both are useless for weight loss) and vitamin B6 (useless for weight loss). The accelerator also has a “proprietary blend” of:
- Dark Chocolate – won't help weight loss, unless it has caffeine
- Natural Caffeine – natural or not, it's caffeine!
- Green Tea Extract – probably has caffeine or EGCG
- Vanadium Chelate. This is the fancy name for Vanadium. It won't help weight loss.
- B-Phenylethylamine HCl – might act as a neuro-chemical. Avoid if you take antidepressants.
The Plexus Slim Accelerator also has an ingredient called GeranaX. GeranaX is a reference to geranium oil. Geranium oil is controversial in some circles because it is thought by some to be a natural source of a stimulant called Dimethylamylamineor “DMAA. ” It's scientific name is 1,3 Dimethylamylamine and its also called Methylhexaneamine.
The name “GeranaX” is a made-up word. In other words, the name GeranaX holds no scientific meaning.
Geranium has been the subject by scrutiny by the military, whose research finds that geranium does not contain DMAA. Oddly, the supplement 411 website still lists “geranium” as an alternative name for DMAA in its listings. Currently, it is controversial if geranium is a source of DMAA or not.
As of July 2013, the Australian government warned people about the Plexus Slim Accelerator because they say it had DMAA. This link goes to the Australian government website that discusses the Plexus Slim Accelerator and DMAA.
- In April of 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter about DMAA.
- Here is a New York Times article on DMAA for more information.
The ingredient DMAA seems to act like ephedra or bitter orange (synephrine) which are potent stimulants. As such, it may raise blood pressure and heart rate to dangerous levels. Here is a case report of a 21-year-old man who suffered a stroke after taking 2 DMAA pills.
This does not mean plexus slim will do this. It would depend on whether DMAA really is in geranium and also which part of the plant was used (root, stems ect).
Di methy amyl amine “looks” like amphetamines (“speed”). This may be why question 6 of the Plexus Slim Q and A page mentions that this ingredient may cause a positive result on a drug test for amphetamines. Here is a study showing that dimethylamylamine causes false positive drug tests for amphetamines.
Plexus Slim Bio-Cleanse
This is a laxative. Always remember, the word “cleanse” means laxative. The Plexus Slim Bio Cleanse supplement lives up to its laxative name because it contains magnesium, which is indeed a laxative. Remember “Milk of Magnesia.” Either way, laxatives don't cause any weight loss other than mostly water (and of course, poo). The Plexus Slim website lists 2 prices for this product – $29.95 or $39.95 -both of which are too pricey for me.
Plexus Boost
Here is my review of Plexus Boost. I cover a lot of information in this review and I also compare it to the ingredients in Accelerator Plus as well.
Plexus Slim Fast Relief
The Fast Relief product appears to be a pain relief formula that exists in both a cream
and capsule form. One of the ingredients in Fast Relief is Lyprinol. This compound comes from the green-lipped mussel, hence the slogan “Full Body Relief, From the Sea-Naturally.” You may know this product by its other name – as Omega XL which is advertised on TV with Larry King.
For more information, see the review of Omega XL.
Will Plexus Slim Work?
Honestly, I'm not if it works because Plexus Slim – itself- has no published proof. If you read the comments below, you'll see some people do say it's helped them lose weight. If it works, is it because of the unique blend of ingredients in Plexus Slim or is it because of just a few key ingredients alone?
Here are Plexus Supplements on Amazon
Joe and Pete,
I definitely am for real and believe me, I have read and tried everything for my Fibromyalgia over 7 years. Every published doctor and holistic cause. I have had regular massages, physical trainers, therapists, chiropractors, nutritionists etc. I have gone to neurologists and every holistic practitioner in my city.
Starting in August I began working out with a Physical trainer 3 times a week up and now exercise regularly. For those with Fibromyalgia who are reading this, it is not easy to exercise regularly when you have this syndrome. When I started, the exercise would debilitate me but then when I got through the worst, I started to get much better and it got easier. Now every once and awhile I will get bedridden again and have to start over. It is not an easy thing to do and it doesn’t cure you…just makes you feel a little better and less stiff.
I have a few friends that also suffer from Fibromyalgia and it manifests itself differently in different people. For example I have pain in all trigger points, I get tired easily after a few hours of walking that makes me bed-written at times and often I can’t think straight enough to read emails.
Many people with Fibromyalgia also have low blood sugar or Hypoglycemia. Not all authors/doctors write about this connection but, as someone who suffers with it and knows many others that do, I think there is a strong connection. I am very intolerant of simple starches and sugar. I have tried Ribose which I felt made my blood sugar unstable… but I hope it does help others. The best supplements for me have been Peter Gillham’s CALM which I take every night (magnesium). It helps me get a deep sleep and makes me feel refreshed in the AM
I am being extremely sincere about how much Plexus Slim has helped me, by the way. I wish Pete wouldn’t discredit what I am saying because again, people with Fibromyalgia need to at least try it. It does stabilize my blood sugar, calms my muscles and helps me sleep. At work I am calmer and I am so focused. Usually I stress which sends me into high alert. My muscles hurt and I start to panic. With PS I am not experiencing that feeling
-Red
Red, I cant think of a biologic pathway through which Plexus Slim would help fibromyalgia but if others with fibromyalgia also notice improvements it might be worth somebody doing a study. Have you ever tried ribose and if yes did it help your fibromyalgia?
Joe
I understand about the supplement talk over the MLM. Sorry about that, we’ll stick to the subject at hand. Red’s post was nothing but a well thought out sales PRESENTATION… I have heard and written many over the years.
Pete
Pete, its possible. Time will tell.
Joe
You allow people to say what they believe true. After reading Red’s post over and over again before doing my research on Fibromyalgia, I think it was a fabrication by an “ambassador” This is a prime example how MLM companies get by with making these claims without clinical data. i ask you a question,” why should the company spend money on studies, they don’t have too.” Even though they say don’t make these claims, they know they will be. Kinda like free advertisement.
Red, if I am wrong, I offer my apologies. But, based on what I have seen and heard with my own eyes and ears, I stand by my statement. Joe, if this gets me kicks off your site, it has been a lot of fun, and I offer you my apologies also.
Pete, no it doesn’t. I welcome freedom of speech. I do think the talk about MLM is drifting away from that of the effects of supplements though. I know there are sneaky ways that some supplement distributors use to make claims not based in facts. I have no reason at this time to feel Red’s claim is one of them but even if it is, there is no way that false posts can compare to the deluge of honest people who report their real experiences with supplements. I think most people are smart enough to see when the preponderance of proof lies for or against a product.
Joe
After reading Red’s post, I did a little research on Fibromyalgia. Came across a lecture by a Dr. Nasr. Interesting is the fact that Dr. Nasr focuses on treating the disease with nutrients first then drug therapy. May be some nutrients in PS that allows for Red to feel better, but without clinical data still hard to pull the trigger. Dr. Nasr also mentions that exercise should be included in the regiment. As discussed, PS states no exercise is needed to lose weight with PS, so per Dr. Nasr, could be a factor in obtaining relief.
I always get back to the fact that if the things people say about PS giving them relief from this very debilitating disease, why don’t they look into it further. In my opinion, the reasons are obvious.
Do a search on yahoo, FibromyalgiaHope, lecture by Dr. Nasr. Joe, would appreciate your feedback.
Pete
Pete, I looked at the fibro hope website. looks like the woman is an online coach. I looked at some of the supplement stuff she posted but it just looked very general and I saw no mention of ribose, which I found odd since there is research on that.
I’m sure people say all sorts of things about fibromyalgia online. It does seem that “they” are getting closer to having better treatments as the condition is better understood. I’ve known many who have had it and I empathize with what they go through. It can be very debilitating.
Pete: You stated the same reason(s) I am opposed to MLM. I have been approached by many to join numerous MLM plans. Every MLM invitation revolved around the same false dream of quit your limited income J.O.B., and join (name the MLM) which will provide unlimited wealth to obtain staff to manage your mansion home, a summer cottage in the mountains, a fleet of luxury cars, private schooling for children, jetting to Paris, yachting in Caribbeans, or whatever individual dream is.
I have yet to see even one person successful in any MLM plan. What I have seen is people rack up tens of thousands in expenses towards books & tapes (purchased thru the MLM company) hotel, food and travel expenses to $500.00 seminars. A host of dynamic speakers tell you how wonderful life is & how wonderful you are, while the money grabbers are back stage counting money you paid to be told you are currently living a worthless life, but that can change by sticking with the plan. 10,000 attendees would gross five million per seminar to the MLM company.
Here is an article on a former MLM who was able to escape the trap: http://attitudeadjustment.tripod.com/Essays/MLM.htm
Someone on the site mentioned a comparison between MLM and Cults.. For some good info. on that, make a search on Yahoo for “Stay away from MLM”. This is pretty interesting for a lot of reasons. It explains pretty clear that most MLM companies are immoral, illegal, and go against christian values.
Pete
One correction to my last submission….I have lost MORE inches in addition to the 7 lbs. Normally at the weight I am, I’d be a bit bigger in measurements. My stomach, thighs and buttocks are smaller now but my chest is the same size! Yah!
-Red
Dear Joe,
I have been taking Plexus Slim for 3 weeks and it has changed my life. I found your blog by accident looking for answers to understand why I feel so good from this product.
I have Fibromyalgia and have been struggling for 7 years to find a way to function normally and handle my high pressure job. I have severe fatigue, brain fog, low blood sugar mood swings and muscle aches. Every holistic approach I have tried: massage, meditation, vitamins etc. Serendipitiously I found Plexus Slim because I had been exercising and hit a weight plateau. A friend told me that she and others had amazing results with the product so I tried it.
The first day I tried it I noticed life was going to be different for me. I could think clearly, I was calm and blood sugar stable! My aches were hardly there and I was sleeping well at night! The accelerator made me nervous the first two days but after that the feeling went away. I am not very overweight to begin with but in 3 weeks I lost 7 lbs after having been in a plateau for months. The inches I have lost are far less than the weight gain and I haven’t lost weight in areas like my chest where I don’t want to lose weight 🙂
I think your posts are a bit irresponsible. You are criticizing the Plexus Slim company AND PRODUCT for being MLM. The product could change lives in many people and your comments are not fair. I am not in agreement for HOW this product is sold but I am a huge advocate of the product. I am not an “Ambassador” in their program but I am trying to find a way to tell millions of Fibromyalgia sufferers that this product could change their lives.
Do me a favor and others..be more responsible for your words. If there are no clinical results you respect….talk to people to find out the results this product can do. There is a reason vitamins aren’t regulated by the FDA…..people like me like it that way because the medical establishment isn’t helping people like me. Besides I have a baby and read articles about all the unsafe baby products the FDA has approved…… Try Plexuslim, I’m not an Ambassador, I’m an Advocate
-Red
Red, I’m very aware of what you go through with fibromyalgia so if you say Plexus Slim has helped you, then that is what is most important to me.
I do believe the companies who sell supplements should do their own research but I also know that absence of evidence does not evidence of absense. I try to use what I know about science and the scientific method to help people sort fact from fiction (I think we will both agree that there is a lot of fiction going on in supplement advertisements). My hope is that my posts spur either the companies or others – grad students etc – to do some research so we can get a better handle on what is going on with some of these products.
Have you ever had any good results with Ribose? I posted a review of the ribose/fibromyalgia research thats why I asked. Ive always been intrigued by what Ive read. In case you missed it, here is that post http://supplementclarity.com/ribose-fibromyalgia-corvalen-review/
Thanks Joe
i really have so much to say, but it would take forever to write. Just in case you have wondered why I am so passionate about this, is I have had so many friends and relatives to get burned on MLM by not doing their research before joining and determining if it is legitimate, or not. As I have stated before, there are legitimate ones out there, you just have to find them, and ask the right questions.
Some of my friends and relatives are so far in credit card debt, etc. their lives are ruined. I have seen people go to these conventions in which they have to pay for and spend thousands of dollars, being told don’t worry about it you will make it all back and then some. Never knew anyone to do it yet. If I can get one person to pay attention, I feel I have accomplished what I set out to do. I really do thank you for this site!!!
Pete
Pete, thanks I appreciate you saying all that.
Joe
Great idea!!! But, I enjoy yours so much. I could never reach #2. I have a lot of knowledge because of some of the people I have been working with, but I basically just do the investigation, they put it in word form, if that makes any since. I have worked with PHD’s in marketing from Centenary, Yale, and Boston College, all with 10-15 years of marketing experience.
Pete
Pete, just write and the people will find you. Thats’ what I do. Google likes good and unique information which you definitely have.
Trina
Being an “Ambassador” at one time, you are probably going to hear this. “You are just negative!” They are programed to say this. My response was always, “no, I’m not negative, I am a free thinker, and based on my research MLM people are threatened by free thinkers”.
I was almost thrown out of meetings because of asking questions they either could not answer, or would not answer. Remember Trina, there are some good MLM companies out there and do business the right way. Very few, that’s why most are fly by night.
Pete, amazing how they almost tossed you out of meetings for asking questions. maybe you should start your own MLM website to help educate others.
Thanks, Joe, Pete, and Susan.
I am going to share this information with her. I just hope she isn’t too brainwashed by the meetings to listen.
What is your product????
Leo, not sure who you are referring to.
Trina
Want to refer you and other people to Plexus Slim on youtube. The only truth your aunt was telling you is that Maybe PS effects diabetes. Still, no sufficient clinical evidence. That piece of evidence they do show in some advertisements does not hold water based on my 33 yrs of science and marketing experience. All the other claims she is making are false, with no clinical data to back them.
This is against FTC regulations, and I would warn her to be careful, you never know who may be lurking behind the corner. Oh, by the way to my knowledge, two doctors did not discover PS. As you can hear on the video, it was a guy named Dave Brown. They did not address him as Dave Brown, PHD., or Dave Brown, M.D. In my opinion, he’s just some Joe Blow off the streets, who probably made the product in his garage. Look at the ingredients, it would be easy to do with no regulations from the FDA.
Trina: Yes, I have heard these claims. Is your aunt aware of the laws governing seller’s product claims. http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus28-advertising-and-marketing-internet-rules-road Your aunt is probably a nice person who, like thousands of others, desires a better financial life. Nothing wrong with that. But history shows most MLM programs collapse.
Joe, thanks for your research and information. BTW: My lunch was a chefs salad with low fat ranch. Gosh, geez, if I had only drank the pink stuff, I could have had a shrimp po-boy, french fries, topped it off with a fried pie and not gained any weight. Silly me.
Joe,
You are a lot smarter than me, but I was wondering if you could do research on MLM, and offer your views, as you have on PS and other products. Bet it would start a lot of good conversations. You may have already done this. Pete
Hey Pete, I think when it comes to MLM you are a lot smarter than I am with all the research you do!
Trina
Excellent post. If you understood MLM, you can clearly see why these so called “Ambassadors” perform as they do. Your post was great, and I was actually smiling as I read it. People like you are catching on, and soon the product and company will sink. Your post fits right in with about 5 months of research I have done on MLM. RIGHT ON,TRINA!!!!
My aunt started selling this stuff about 6 months or so ago. Every day, her Facebook page is filled with posts of her beating us all over the heads with how great it supposedly is. I decided today to do the research and see what non-Plexus-Cult Members have to say about it. (Doesn’t it seem like a cult the way these “Ambassadors” go on about this stuff?) And I found this page (Number 2 in my search!!)
Below, I have copied some of the claims she has posted on her facebook that I find hard to believe and/or have found no proof of:
“Plexus was developed by two doctors who were trying to help people balance their blood sugars.”
“…This product was created for DIABETICS…”
“Are you tired of being a diabetic? having fibromyalgia? high blood pressure? or just being over weight? Time to try these AMAZING, ALL- natural products from Plexus Worldwide. Inbox me for more info.”
“I’ve lost 25 lbs. in 4 months, and several inches, and all this with little or no exercise. I no longer have migraines, take blood pressure meds or have issues with my fibromyalgia. My husband is seeing positive results with his blood sugars decreasing, so hopefully he won’t have to go on insulin”
I wonder how much of the “Relief” these people are feeling is from their weight loss. Of course, losing a few pounds can help your joints and bones not hurt as much because they aren’t meant to carry heavy loads for long periods of time. Blood sugar is likely to be more under control by a weight loss as well. Because you are most likely eating less which means your body is producing less sugar to process the food you are eating…
“lady who is only 43 years old; has had 9 heart attacks, 27 stints, is a Type 1 Diabetic. she went from 23 heart meds to 5 heart meds, and her endocrinologist is now wanting to remove her from her insulin pump and she has lost 40 pounds — ALL SINCE JULY!!!! She is doing all of this by drinking one Plexus Slim a day!!!!”
Seriously? This just sounds made up. Has anyone else heard this type of claim?
“These products REALLY work, do NOT counter react any meds, and are an EXCELLENT product for diabetics, and people who are suffering from high blood pressure, fibromyalgia, migraines, high cholesterol, and much more. These products have been rated the #1 weightloss products in the US, and five other countries. The business is FAST growing, so if you want a part time job, or even need a job, check out this business.”
This one is a favorite of hers to post often. I agree that the training for this is lacking in many areas. Thank you for doing the research and alerting people about this company and this product. I hope that the quotes from a real ambassador will help others see that this product is NOT anything more than a means to your bank account. It stinks to wake up early and go to the gym or to eat a salad when you really want a burger, but that is the price you pay to be healthy.
Trina, thanks for sharing and for letting me know I show up as #2 on Google 🙂
May I join in on the controversy. $60.00 per weight loss pound! To whom is this affordable? Here is just one article on MLM truths: http://www.mlmtruth.info/why.html. If your product is so miraculous, why is it not being sold in the super chain stores. As stated in the article, “To anyone with education or experience in clear thinking and rhetoric, these claims – and the arguments that support them – lack any rational foundation. They can never work.”
Unreal. Does anyone on earth look at the ingredients before ingesting products? Paint thinner has more natural sounding ingredients!
“Don’t fall for gimmicks. The only tried-and-true method to lose 10 pounds in 48 hours is food poisoning.”- Jason Gay
There are zero shortcuts. Just exercise. Stop being lazy.