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
Yes, they have an accelerator that you can take with the Plexus Slim. This is optional of course but that is just to boost/make it faster to work and yes the accelerator does has caffeine. The Plexus Slim itself does not.
Javier, I think the accelerator product is just another way for the company to make money. Since it has caffeine, why cant you just drink coffee or diet soda? That should do the same thing since they have caffeine too. I dont think the accelerator is needed.
Shane
GREAT PRESENTATION!!! Almost makes me want to use PS. Glad it’s working for you. Shane I have nothing against PS other than I think it’s a “fad” and will go away soon just like the Acai Berry. I will not take up any more of Joe’s website talking about MLM unless asked. Just remember Shane the odds of anyone making substantial income in MLM is very slim. If you’re at the top, you make money, if on the bottom, and 99% are, you will lose money.
This is a “pyramid” An example, if there are just over 3600 members in an organization, only 31 will make enough money to sustain a business. (1%) This has been proven by many non-profit consumer advocates out there fighting for you so you don’t get scammed. If you want to know anything else about MLM contact me at rnstcole@yahoo.com. Shane, there are legitimate MLM companies out there, just do your homework. There are several good questions you can ask a recruiter in order to help you make that decision. I will not put those on this site unless ok’d by Joe.
Pete, sure post the questions, I’d be interested in knowing those myself.
Shane I have a customer who was taking plexus slim and her doctor strongly recommended her not to. But she did. She posted good comments about it to. Then she had to quit taking it because of the problems it caused with her medication she was taking. She then contacted me about Visalus because its a health shake and helps you lose weight. Maybe it does help people lose weight but if there was an extensive study done I would think the study would say not to use it if you are on these medication and list them.
I am from MS also and where I am from plexus slim is not big. Visalus is. I take and sale visalus but I let people know that to loose weight they have to eat healthy and yes the shake replaces meals so the cost of it is off set by the money you safe on food. One customer taking it lost 177 lbs on it and its a health shake not a diet shake. I just started taking it for the vitamins and protein in it cause I did not eat healthy.
If people are still eating unhealthy and losing weight that’s good for weight lost but what is the benefit to a healthier body. If I’m eating fast food and losing weight then I’m not getting myself healthy only losing weight. Maybe there are things about visalus I need to know that they have not informed me. But on the bag it tells you all the vitamins and amount of protein.
I guess I’m wondering why not encourage people to get healthy and lose weight instead of just losing weight. Plexus slim and hydroxycut has many of the same things in them so is plexus slim safer ? If so then why is it on their website this is not hydroxycut? If you not the same why point this out? And if anyone knows of negative things about visalus please let me know. I don’t take it to lose weight. I drink one for breakfast for the vitamins cause its a health shake.
Hello Joe !
So what do you think of the Plexus Slim & Accelerator product. Does it actually works ? Is it real ? Is it safe and naturally as they advertise to be ?
Javier, I didnt know they had an accelerator. because it has the word “accelerator” that’s usually a tip off that it has a lot of stimulants like caffeine.
Good review, first I would like to say I have taken plexus slim but not for weight loss per say. I am a 24yr old healthy male. I exercise daily and eat appropriate but one meal a week. With that said I ventured into the plexus slim world to make money. Before I could make money I wanted to try the product, did some research (ingredients) and made my own evaluation after taking it for three months.
The product itself will help shed some unwanted weight, but with anything there must be an appropriate healthy eating lifestyle as well as exercise regime. I work with two people who also sell and take plexus slim that do not workout and eat bad 3-4 times a week. They continue to lose weight with plexus so I am not sure what is going on there. The same case goes for my mom. I put her on plexus after researching the ingredients not just for weight loss but to promote all around health.
To this day she continues to lose weight and feels better all around. The Slim is the only product I have taken to this day and will probably be the only one I do just for overall health. I went to local Health store and looked up how much it would cost per item and the amount of pills that you would have to take. As of last week the price came to 119.89$ for the same ingredients compared to 85$ plexus. There is a price difference but this is the kicker for me..you would have to consume 20 pills and 30 liquid drops to consume what one pack of plexus slim has in it.
That there is monumental to me because I hate taking pills and anything that combines it together is a plus to me. It sounds like I am selling the product and maybe I am, but I will just say from experience that I have seen good results from people who have sustained over years worth of weight-loss or maintenance. I would be happy to answer any questions that anyone has about the product. As far as extensive research that they company says, I do not know about it that is why I agree with you and recommend doing your research before you take anything.
Side note, I am from Mississippi (make fun it’s ok) and this stuff is running wild down here. We all know we are the fattest state (close race with Louisiana and Bama lol) but this product has truly helped a lot of people. I can put anyone in touch with these people for testimonies. This is one fault I do have about the company is the lack of before and after pictures and testimonies. It truly is a great product for promotion of health and in my opinion safer than your hot products like Oxy Elite Pro and Hydroxycut. That’s just my opinion.
Joe
The income and income levels are kept very secret for obvious reasons. There are so many variations, it would be hard to get an average. But, I can honesty say based on the failure rate of MLM, and people dropping out, I would say most people do not make enough per month to pay the $100.00 per month to qualify for commissions.
Pete, yes that’s what I was thinking also. Very sad.
Joe
You can make comissions based on seven levels. I have known people at the top to make several thousand per month. When you reach the “Diamond” level, and very few ever do, you can make $10,000 per month. These are usually the “rah, rah” people who are actually paid a certain percentage on top of how their downline performs. Some have even been known to draw salaries in conjucntion to their commissions. These are the people that the company uses for show.
They go around to the events and get all the people fired up in order to take their money and believe they can make this amount of money also. They may live in big houses, and drive expensive cars until the company folds and they end up living in the cars. This is important, this sound great, but ask yourself what are the odds of making the big bucks.
As Robert Fitzpatrick states in his article, “Ten Lies of MLM” you have a better chance of winning at the casinos in Las Vegas, or seeing an alien from out of space. As stated before 98.9% of people fail at MLM.
The seven levels of pay sounds enticing, but in reality should be a “red flag” Based on my research if a MLM company pays over 5 levels, they are headed for financial doom. You will have to understand the math to understand this, and that is a whole new chapter.
Joe
This is part of the deception of MLM. You may, or may not, consider the $100.00 per month a fee since you do get product in return. You get product simply to allow PS not to be considered a “pyramid scheme”. I refer you to the Amway lawsuit of 1979, and FTC guidelines. Yes, believe it or not, something can be illegal, and the same time legal. So, based on my research, PS is a “pyramid scheme” covered up by a product.
The $100.00 plus per month allows the “ambassadors” to have product shipped to them each month, and it is charged to their credit cards. I consider this a fee because the $100.00 gives the “ambassadors” the right to buy into the commission program, and the right to market the company’s products.
If the $100.00 worth of products is not met you lose your commissions for that month, and the dollars move to the people above you in the upline. Keep in mine you probably have credit card debt from the month before, and you will have to pay it out your regular income. Since, based on research only 98% of MLM people succeed, you can see how this can lead into considerable debt.
This $100.00 month does not even include the cost of attending the “rah, rah” meetings, the cost of tapes, selling brochures, etc. It is a racket, and a very lucrative one for the people at the top, and the owners of the company.
I used to hear people at the top (upline) brag, “don’t worry about paying the $100.00 per month for products, and other stuff, let the poor SUCKERS in you downline pay for them.
Hope that answers your question Joe.
Pete, it does thanks. Amazing people would fork over their money like that. Were you ever able to figure out what the average plexus slim ambassador makes per month?
Thank you for the info. I am hesitant to purchase from an individual; think I will pass. I would love to believe the videos and testimonies but don’t. Sellers I am not up to your poison arrows, so please no “try it before you hate it.” I never said I hated it. I am saying I am not trying it.
A Reed
That’s exactly how it works, and you can see the “pyramid” element here. As stated before, some people just buy the product either directly from the company, or through an “ambassador”. The ‘ambassador” does get product for the amount of money they spend each month. These are the ways the product is sold. But, you can see where the money is made, by recruiting people, not by selling product. In other words the people you recruit will automatically buy the product, or will not qualify for commissions. The “ambassadors” are auto-shipped each month, and charged at least $100.00.
Joe can answer any questions you may have about the ingredients in PS, and I have done extensive research on the muti-level marketing aspect of it. I was actually an “ambassador” at one time.
Pete, I didn’t know they charged the ambassadors $100 per month. Wow that is steep! Is this something new in MLM? Ive heard of other MLM products where the people who sell it pay a sign up fee and a yearly fee to maintain their status but not a monthly fee.
Am I understanding you can buy an ambassador title, who in turn get others to buy an ambassador title, who in turn get others to buy an ambassador title, who in turn get others……. Is any product actually sold. Is there anyplace I can find other info on ps, not just from someone selling.
A. Reed
The money is made through MLM that has a product (Plexusslim) sold through a “pyramid” scheme. To be able to make money you have to join as an “ambassador” in order to share in the profits of the company. There really isn’t much product sold to the public, the majority of product is sold to the “ambassadors” themselves who have to pay at least $100.00 per month to the company.
Only about 20% of product is actually sold directly to the public, which is way below the FTC guidelines. The $100.00 per month is funneled upward just like a pyramid. People at the top make the big bucks (2%) as long as the company lasts, which is on average 3-5 yrs., people at the bottom (98%) hardly make enough money in commissions to pay their $100.00 per month.
By the way, this is based on extensive research. Hopes this helps, any other questions about MLM, let me know.
I found your website by doing a google search. I wanted to try, so I called three different numbers 1st -I am busy. Can I call you back. 2nd-recording with info on business. 3rd-leave your name & number & I will return your call. For info on the business opportunity go to my website. >I am not the brightest star in the universe; could someone explain how money is made if all one is doing is getting others in, but not selling anything?
Relieved I could not reach anyone. I think all I would have lost was money. And from reading posts, even if I would have lost weight, it would cost about $10.00 per pound. One site I found said she lost 20 pounds in four months. $100.00X 4/20=$20.00 per pound. Walking instead of eating ice cream is free.
Jeanie
How in the world can anyone believe that PS, which does’nt have any substantial studies done on it could possibly take the place of insulin, and other diabetic products on the market that have had 15-20 years of clinical research, and clinical experience behind them, is beyond me.
This is BIG NEWS!!!! Where are all the TV stations that would, or should be covering this “miracle’ product. First of all without proof, and there is none, there is no story. Like most intelligent people they would laugh in your face. You need not be on this site, you need to be at some media outlet.
If you watch your diet and exercise, your sugar can be controlled. illiterate people are the breeding ground for MLM success. Why do you think PS came to Louisiana and Mississippi first, two of the most, or the most illiterate states in the US. I was born and raised in Louisiana, and I love it, but let’s call an orange an orange. And yes, this is based on research.
IN MY OPINION, MORE BS FOR PS!!!!!
I came across this post and after reading the comments decided to add one. As someone who has suffered from insulin resistance, PCOS, and now full blown diabetes I have always had a hard time fighting my body from putting on pounds. I have done a great deal of research on different supplements that can help me. Nutrition and supplements are nothing new to me. Many of the diabetes medications have side effects and I personally am not happy about being diabetic.
This is not something I chose or made myself become. I have struggled with keeping my weight off for years. In November I met an Ambassador and was introduced to the Plexus Company and its products. I immediately thought this was a scam. I took the info home and proceeded to research. I didn’t base my decision to try Plexus Slim off the website, but off things I found on the internet and a couple of people I knew that were taking it. I wanted real honest opinions and not those of just those trying to sell it to me.
My aunt decided to try it and so I waited to see what her opinion was. She is very honest and I knew she would give it to me straight up. Either it worked or didn’t. She sent me a text a few weeks after she started and said it was at least worth a try for me. She was losing weight. I waited an entire month before trying a three day sample pack.
I am very skeptical of everything and really wanted nothing to do with a MLM company (been there done that). I noticed in the first three days that it did indeed decrease my appetite and stop my cravings for certain foods. I decided to get a month supply and try it for myself. I don’t care if everyone in the world says it works for them, it has to work for me before I believe it. That was Dec 26th. As of today, February 19th, I have lost 21lbs. My mom started Dec 28th and has lost 25lbs.
Does it work for me? Yes.
Will it work for everyone? I dont know.
Have I personally known others that it has worked for? Yes
My conclusion…until you have tried it for yourself you can’t say whether it works or doesn’t work. I have two small children and I have to be around to see them grow up, so for me, finding something that helps me to drop a few pounds is worth every penny.
I am not rich and Plexus isn’t cheap, but neither are my meds or test strips. The more weight I drop the less I have to have of those. Every one has to make their own decisions. Your health is up to you and I believe that God did put things on this earth to help.
And I will say this in reply to one of the other comments….many of the ambassadors sign up to get the product at wholesale with no intent of actually selling it, but as you lose weight you get very excited and want to share it with the world. So in response to the Ambassador who was still overweight that the lady referred to earlier…she is probably using it, having great results, and wants to share it with others. Personally…I would rather have someone like me sell me something that works than someone who has never been over weight a day in their life sell me something that doesn’t. TRY it before you decide to hate it.
Jeanie, just curious, after you got the plexus slim info from the Ambassador and did your online research, did you find this website quickly? This site shows up very high in Google rankings I am told. Just curious if you read this and the comments before you used plexus slim. Either way I am glad it is working for you and I want you to know that plexus slim or not, your type II diabetes can be cured. I will be posting an interview with somebody who cured herself of type II diabetes this week. It will be on my personal site Joe-Cannon.com.
Thanks Joe
Joe
I cannot find an answer to Chris’s post and it’s driving me crazy.LOL
This is only my opinion. Hydroxycut, Hydroxycitric Acid, and Hydroxycinnimic Acid, to my knowledge, all come from the same molecule, and that is Hydroxyl. Correct me if I am wrong!! Therefore all should be very similar. So, why did the FDA and the FTC take only Hydroxycut and Hydroxycitric Acid off the market and allowing PS to use Hydroxycinnimic.
As we know, these are all in the vitamin category and not highly controlled unless something obvious happens. Is this deception by PS, similar to the deception they use for the Accelerator. (Geranax) All MLM companies want is time, and maybe that is their goal before the FDA and FTC become aware.
My opinion again, do not use any product that starts with Hydroxy without consulting your healthcare provider first.
Pete, I think they yanked it because people were having some problems with that particular product, not because of any particular ingredient (although Im sure they had an idea of what the more problematic ingredients were). Its hard to tell what ingredient in hydroxycut caused the problems but regardless, it was reformulated and thats why its back on the market. Thats a good rule of thumb about products starting with “hydroxy” 🙂
Joe
Feel bad about putting someone else’s address on your site. Sorry about that. For some reason I was able to read the post. I will try to remember what I can and post it. I will put in my own words so I won’t plager. myself.
Pete, go ahead and post it. I’m fine with it. I usually just hedge when sellers of supplements start leaving their links in their comments etc. (go to my “shakeology review” and you’ll see the convo I just had with somebody today about that). If people would get good information out of a link or a website, I’m fine with it.
Joe
Your site is #1 in my book. But, i was surfing to try and find more info. involving Chris’s post on Hydroxycut. Even though you have to be a member to post, only women can do so. Still will allow you to read the post.
The very first is by Who Dat Mom9, and she gives some very informative info. on the subject.
Pete, interesting – and interesting they would discriminate against us because of our gender. We could definitely add to their discussion. Oh well, we tried…
Thanks for the response. I was just wondering if it was true that it contained the same ingredients in it as Hydroxycut did that they FDA took off the market and perhaps another company came back with the same product that caused the damage to those people.
Chris, plexus slim doesn’t have ephedra as far as I can tell. It does have hydroxy citric acid. Ill have to looks at at a bottle and see whats in it now. There are different types of hydroxycut on the market. I think most are pretty much the same but Ill look next time I see it to make sure.