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
Carol
You have said it all!!! I read every word. Keep in mind, that when you heard this information, it is basicly a sales presentatation the company teaches the ambassadors. They learn this word for word. 99% of the info. are deviations from the truth. As for the video, did it occur to you that the person that discovered PS (Dave Brown) did not have M.D., or PHD. after his name. I would be leary of any product discovered by someone who could have made this product in his garage. Where are the studies? Being a former ambassador, i have met both Shelia Melina and Ronnie Cuevas. They are basicly are what are called rah-rah people in the MLM industry.
They attend these meetings and make people believe they can own million dollar houses, and drive big cars by joining PS and at the same time losing weight. Ronnie Cuevas once said he also walked 5 miles a day. Don’t you think this may have something to do with his blood sugar control. People tend to believe charismatic speakers like these two, but if you are smart you can see right through them. Go to a meeting and listen to them, it will make you want to throw up.
Three people contacted me today and said PS made them sick. it seem like the more people that use this product, the more negative things you hear about it.
Carol, ask the questions Joe told you to ask and I guarantee you will not get a straight answer, or it will be a lie, because that is what MLM is, nothing but a lie.
I have been away on projects and just now getting to view supplementClarity again. Thanks to the many posters with testimonies, especially the latest post from Carol which I, too, read every word. I continue to witness ambassadors push their product on people, but since I have been labeled a negative nay-sayer, I quit saying anything. Selling a false hope is how quickly this company grew and is how quickly it will fall. In the meantime, there is little more I can say to convince anyone that a pink powdered drink is not the solution to long-term health management. Good weekend to all.
PS: Sorry for the long post above – but I had already read through about 60 posts on here about PS…thought yall would want some insider information LOL…and my apologies if this has been brought up before.
I am glad I found this site…I ALWAYS do research. We had a PS rep at a KAPS meetup here yesterday. I know right away something like this is MLM. But I got this email from the Ambassador (chuckles) this morning: And BTW – I can’t wait for them to call me so I can discredit them to their faces – LOL. Thanks for the information you provide online here! Cheers!
“Thanks for stopping by our table at the KAP presentation yesterday. I just wanted to share some more information with you on the Plexus Slim product. It is long but I hope you find it very informative and worth the read. Let me know if I can help in any way.
What is Plexus Slim?
Plexus Slim is an all-natural weight loss product. However, it was originally developed to treat diabetes. During the clinical trials it was discovered that, aside from drastic reductions in blood sugar levels, ALL of the test subjects also lost weight! The most impressive thing is that none of them made any type of lifestyle changes. In other words, no one dieted or exercised during the trial periods and, yet, all of them achieved weight loss!
How Does Plexus Slim Work?
Plexus Slim works by regulating blood sugar (glucose) levels. When we eat, our blood sugar levels increase. This prompts the body to send signals to the brain that it is full. This, in turn, causes the hypothalamus region of the brain to stop sending out signals that the body needs more food. Therefore, we do not feel hungry any more. The unique steroidal glycoside extract used in Plexus Slim is estimated to be 100,000 times more potent than glucose and has the same effect on the hypothalamus as consuming large quantities of food. As soon as the extract in Plexus Slim is sensed by the hypothalamus, the body is ‘told’ that it is full, thus inhibiting overeating.
You see… excess weight is not a result of “eating”… It is a result of “over-eating”. When you take Plexus Slim it, basically, convinces your body that you’ve already eaten and that you do not need any more food.
Our bodies are miraculous machines, and they have an amazing ability to balance when given the proper tools. If our blood sugar is balanced, weight will naturally be reduced. Having a balanced blood sugar means our organs are working together properly. If your blood sugar is not in balance, then the hormones necessary to tell you to stop eating are compromised. This is where Plexus Slim makes the difference.
Plexus Slim does such a good job of balancing blood sugar that people have actually reduced or eliminated their dependency on insulin! Coach Ronnie Cuevas (a coach at Gulfport High in LA) is one of them. He was taking 4 insulin shots a day, but his endocrinologists was able to completely take him off of insulin after taking Plexus Slim for 7 months. Other people have reported sleeping better, stress relief, clarity of thought, sustained energy, and lowering of their cholesterol and lipid levels. Many have also been able to come completely off of their blood pressure medications.
It’s amazing how many health issues are caused by carrying excess weight, but Plexus Slim solves most of these because it actually does work. It really does regulate blood sugar levels and help you to lose weight.
By the way, the weight that you lose with Plexus Slim is all fat… NOT muscle! You will lose lots of fat and inches, but you will not sacrifice muscle in the process.
Here’s a television news interview featuring the creator of Plexus Slim. You can hear about it straight from the horse’s mouth. Its 8 minutes and 5 seconds long, but it’s worth the watch. If you don’t have time now, try to come back to it later.
Plexus Slim TV Interview with Dave Brown, Sheila Medina and Ronnie Cuevas.
(This is an older video; “Coach” had lost 47 pounds at that point in time. He’s gone on to lose another 17 pounds since then. Incredible!)
How Do You Take Plexus Slim?
Plexus Slim is designed to be simple. Our lives are already too busy and overly complicated. The last thing we need is a weight loss plan that takes up more of our time. There’s no need to worry about dieting or exercising. All you need to do is open your Plexus slim packet, pour it into 12 to 20 ounces of water, shake and drink. You only have to do this once a day! It has a very pleasant flavor, so it goes down easy.
With that being said, I feel like I need to also stress the importance of proper diet and exercise. Without a doubt, Plexus Slim will work wonders for you without the need for dieting and exercising. But please be kind to your body and use common sense. When you get to a point where you’ve lost enough weight that you can comfortably exercise, please try to make an effort to do some type of regular exercise activity. It’s also important to eventually try to eat foods that are healthier for you. Or, at least stop eating so much junk. The Plexus Slim will make this so much easier because it actually reduces, or even eliminates, your cravings for junk foods.
There are many people who having taken Plexus Slim and lost a considerable amount of weight without ever having exercised or changed their diets. I don’t know if they will ever change. That is an individual lifestyle choice. I will always exercise – I want to stay healthy and live a full life. At my heaviest I weighed 270 pounds. I have kept 100 pounds off for 11 years and with Plexus the battle of the last 20 to 30 is non-existent. I will reach my personal goal by losing the last 15 pounds. With Plexus Slim I’m not struggling at all, and the weight is still coming off. There’s no difficult exercise program to keep up with, no trying so hard to maintain a difficult diet plan and eat the right types of food, along with just the right portions. Plexus Slim makes it effortless with just one drink a day.
My Results with Plexus Slim!
I have been on Plexus Slim since Dec. 2 and have lost 31 pounds. I was not prepared for the type of results that I am actually achieving. One thing I have noticed is that, not only does it control my appetite; it has also controlled my habits. I used to snack fairly consistently, but I don’t even have the desire any more. It’s like the cravings have been deleted from my way of thinking. The appeal just isn’t there anymore. Like Sheila Medina stated in the video, “You don’t have to change your eating habits, Plexus Slim will change them for you.” And that’s exactly what has happened with me.
Some people have only lost a few pounds in their first month, but they continue to consistently lose weight every month thereafter. The important thing to note is that, even with the variances, it does seem to work for everyone. It also appears to work better over time. Obviously, the longer you take it, the more it’s going to be in your system, and the more weight you’re going to lose. The developer states that it usually takes 2-3 weeks before you really start to see results with the weight loss. However, it seems like most people are getting faster results. Just keep in mind, the weight loss may take a little longer for some than for others. The important thing is to be consistent. Drink Plexus Slim once daily – every day!
One of the reasons that I may have experienced these results is because I also combined the Plexus Accelerator with the Plexus Slim. I figured I might as well go “all out”. I feel very confident that I would have still lost weight without the accelerator. But probably not as quickly, or not as much weight. It basically does just what it states. It accelerates the performance of the Plexus Slim and helps you to get a jump start and lose weight at a faster pace. You can read all about it at the Plexus Slim . I will say that, while the Plexus Slim is caffeine and stimulant free, the Plexus Accelerator does have caffeine in it.
While it may take a few weeks before you actually see any weight loss results – Diabetics, on the other hand, are seeing almost immediate results with the lowering of their glucose levels. There are numerous people who have been able to reduce their insulin dependency or even stop taking insulin altogether. Many have achieved the same results with blood pressure medications. You can read about numerous real-life people who are experiencing some amazing results at the official Plexus Slim web site
If you’ve been asking yourself if this is just another one of those over-hyped, miracle products, then I can tell you from personal experience that this really works. I don’t like the term “miracle product”, but it has definitely been a miracle for me. It has also helped so many other people that we know personally. I can’t recommend Plexus Slim enough!
But don’t take my word for it. Go check out the Plexus Slim web site for yourself . My suggestion would be to get started immediately. You can read all the information you want to, but you’re never going to know for sure unless you try it. After all there is a 60 day money back guarantee. What do you have to lose, besides weight?
Here’s another helpful hint, if you decide to try Plexus Slim, you can save 15% on your order by signing up as a “preferred customer” instead of a “retail customer”. For “preferred customer” status, you will need to sign up for the auto-ship option. But you can cancel at any time.
An even better idea would be to sign up as an Ambassador, which will allow you to make purchases at wholesale prices.
Oh and one more thing – I have had people ask me about ordering the free sample from the web site. My personal opinion is that it’s a waste of time. It takes 5 – 6 weeks to receive the sample and then you only get one pack of Plexus Slim and one Plexus Slim Accelerator capsule. The only thing you’re going to be able to determine from a one day sample is how the Plexus Slim tastes. And the accelerator capsule will give you a boost of energy throughout the day. You can’t expect to take a product for one day and see any kind of weight loss results. That’s not a realistic expectation. And I can already tell you that the product taste great. It tastes kind of like cherry pomegranate Kool-Aide.
If you really want to try it then my suggestion for the best value would be to sign up on the auto-ship program to save 15% on your purchase. Try it for up to 60 days. If it doesn’t work for you then request a refund and you’ve lost nothing. Well, actually, you will only be refunded the product costs. You will not be refunded the shipping charge, but that’s a small price to pay to be able to try this product and not have to wait 5 – 6 weeks for a sample.
Another benefit of signing up on auto-ship is that, in addition to the 15% discount you’re already getting, you’ll get an additional 10% discount on all purchases after your 3rd month of auto-ship.
Do me a favor please, whether or not you decide to try Plexus Slim for yourself, would you please share this email with someone you know that struggles with their weight or is a diabetic.
I’d really appreciate you sharing, and I’m sure someone you know may benefit from this information, as well.
Thank you for reading all this – I know it was long and I hope informative. I will be glad to answer any questions you have about the products or the business which I have made over $4,000 since I started in December.
Happy Plexus Slimming – I love getting paid to lose weight!”
Carol, thanks for passing along that email. I did read all of it and only took out the website of the plexus slim ambassador since it was an affiliate link to the ambassadors website. I did leave in the 8 minute video on plexus slim. I noticed in the video that the co-creator of plexus slim mentioned that they originally tested plexus slim on diabetics. I could not find any diabetic testing information on the plexus slim website. You might also ask the plexus slim rep where that research is at. What is the KAPS? You mentioned a KAPS meetup that the plexus slim rep showed up at. Just curious.
Joe
I know this is off subject, but I had to pass this info. to you anyway explaining how MLM companies conn people out of their money. This info was sent to me from Plexusslim from when I was an Ambassador. To attend their convention taking place in May, 2012, it will cost the ambassadors and their guest anywhere between $60.00 to $100.00 depending on when they register to attend. Can you believe people fall for this. You have to pay YOUR MONEY, and the guest has to pay their money to be trained to sell the company’s product. Nothing but a rah-rah meeting to recruit new people to keep the company afloat. How much training do you have to have to sale a vitamin. This is part of the scam my friends!! The company should be paying the participants, not the other way around.
Pete, thanks for letting me know and yes that is pretty amazing!
Lydia
Thank you. You are right, you are not grossly over-weight. With a little exercise, and watching what you eat, you will lose that in no time. And at the same time saving yourself $100.00 bucks a month. Good luk, and I wish you the best.
Thank you for the feedback. I am not grossly overweight, but do need to lose 20 pounds. I went to youtube and did an internet search before purchasing. I did find some not-so-good reviews but chose to listen to the good reviews. When I called the distributor about the product and asked about the not-so-good reviews the reply was, “Oh, those are just people selling competitive products and will say anything to discredit PS in order to sell their product.” I am really disappointed in myself for falling for this, when I knew better. I guess I will have to do it the only successful way, workout and push away the chocolate chip cookies.
Lydia, dont beat yourself up too much. As someone much smarter than me once said, experience is the fruit of the tree of errors. 🙂
Javier
Javier, remember testimonials have no concrete evidence backing them. i have knowledge of people actually being paid by the company to give a testimonial. Evidence of photos being doctored are not uncommon. Remember MLM in nothing but a lie in order to take your money. If you want to, file a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office of your state, they handle these matters since the FTC does’nt apperar to have time. Javier, remember the tv show “PUNKED”. Sorry, but you got “punked”. Good luck, pal.
Not too long ago I learned about Plexus Slim and I only started to take it but also joined to sell it so became an ambassador.
After taking the product for 1 week and hoping to see some result as I was told that I should and also reading all the testimonials and all the other information I was given, I did NOT loose not even 1 pound. Nothing ! Nada !
On the other hand I got very sick on my 7th day of taking the Plexus Slim and Accelarator pill. I had stomach aches, diarrhea, nausea, etc…
I also had lots of problems from my sponsor and other people in the group that I was assigned.
Fed up with everything and also seeing no results at all I contacted the company directly regarding this on different occasions.
It was a total nightmare dealing with this people in general(the employees in the company and the other people that sells it in the group that I felt under) and also mainly as I told the company too – How can I sell a product that I can not show results for and also got me sick ?
At the end of lots of arguing they ended up giving me a full refund for everything that i paid after I sent back the products they sent me in my welcome kit.
My advice to anyone that is considering in either trying Plexus Slim or to sell it – STAY AWAY FROM IT ! You will be glad you did 🙂
This has been my opinion based on my personal experience.
Lydia
When I first was introduced to PS I took for one month for experimental purposes. Per the hype, i ate what I wanted, did not exercise, and put on 6 pounds. I was not overweight, and think the only people it works on initially are grossly overweight people. Overweight people can lose weight a lot faster, but it’s mainly fluid. They will tell you to take the accelerator with the PS, but be careful. It is a stimulant, and my pulse rate went from 71 t0 126. Could be dangerous.
I took this stuff for 30 days followed exactly as instructed. I gained two pounds. I do not know how others are losing, but it did nothing for me. I now wonder if those weight loss testimonies are true but see the stories on you tube so just don’t know what is truth or exaggeration. Anyone other than a seller do you have any feedback good or not good?
Jo
Theory? My information on MLM is no theory, it is based on many years of research by many well-known consumer advocates against MLM. If anything is theory it is PS. There is no sufficient clinical data out there proving how, and why it works. But, all fairness, I have seen people that stated they loss 50-60- lbs. on PS and they still looked like a water buffalo. Why does it only seem to work quickly on those people that are huge, then levels off because that person was to lazy to get off the couch and exercise, and diet. Jo, very simple, you lose water first, and since the body is 70% water that’s easy. Then the hard part comes, no exercise and diet, no more weight loss. Biology 101.
As far as the money you are making, good for you, you are in an elite group. Take the money you make, subtract the products you have to buy each month, cost of your selling materials, and the cost of attending those rah-rah meetings, and I bet you are in the hole. MLM on average last 3-5 yrs., that is why only about 30 out of 15,000 MLM have made it since the 1950’s. Good luck if you expect PS to be any different. Wow! you Miss. and La. people amaze me.
Well, all I can say is experience speaks volumes over theory. I have tried every diet out there, have juiced, gone low fat (which means tasteless), no carbs, low calories,etc., and I might lose a tiny bit of weight, but nothing significant. Last summer I began the Plexus Slim and have lost 35 pounds and 4 pants sizes. I understand people being skeptical because it is a MLM, but I regained my health with another MLM product about 15 years ago – so MLM doesn’t scare me. I am working this as a business – didn’t intend to, but when people started asking me how I was losing weight I couldn’t help but tell them. So now I have supplemented my income with a product that has helped me and many others in my area.
Roger
Roger, I will not sit here and teach you about MLM. Go to the Amway lawsuit of 1979, and it will explain it to you. The marketing design of PS, and how the money flows upward makes it a “pyramid scheme”, and therefore against FTC regulations. Per the ruling on the Amway lawsuit, companies like PS offer a product (PS) to make it appear to be legal. As far as immoral, anytime you deceive your friends and relatives in believing that MLM is their savior, in my opinion, is immoral.
As far as people getting a pay check each month, SO WHAT!! If you understood MLM for what is, how money is generated, and distributed you would see where the conn is. I’ll keep that our little secret, in hopes you will find out on your own. By the way Roger, what level are you. I bet you don’t make enough commission to pay for your products you have to buy each month for you to qualify for comm. That statement is made due to the 99% failure rate of MLM. Now,if you are at the top, you may make some money,(1%) but if not you are headed for financial doom. Sounds like a pyramid to me, how about you?
Roger, open up your mind, and don’t let these people brainwash you. Good luck, pal.
I work for plexus and all of you are really ignorant when it comes to this MLM thing. The mlm method they use for ambassadors is VERY fair and includes profit sharing checks sent out every month. I have not tried the product personally but plexus is not an illegal or immoral business, they treat their customers and ambassadors very well. If you do not like the products do not buy them, simple as that but don’t sit around knocking the product and the business when you are completely ignorant of both.
So what are the dangers of the Accelerator ?
Javier, well, if its stimulant effects are very dramatic, it might raise your heart rate and blood pressure and make you anxious/jittery. If your taking any other stimulants, their effects might add together with the stimulants in the plexus slim accelerator.
Joe
Thanks, what a pleasure it would be to meet someone of your expertise in person some day.
I was reading Javier’s post about the PS accelerator. If he would go back to your initial info. of PS and scroll down to The Plexusslim Accelerator, you explain exactly what is, and the potential dangers of it.
Pete, thanks for mentioning that, it slipped my mind 🙂
GracieN
This is me. I normally do not go to other sites because I enjoy Joe’s so much. I highly recommend this site for you and your friends. I spent so much time on this site I felt I was stepping on Joe’s toes. This is actually a site for nutrition, not MLM. You will be glad you protected your daughter. Just go by Joe’s rules diet, exercise, and throw in some supplements you can trust. Any questions about MLM you can contact me at rnstcole@yahoo.com. Thanks for your kind remarks.
hey pete, my toes are fine – and so are you 🙂
Pete: I found your post on http://www.dietsinreview and responded back. At least I think it is the same Pete here as on that site. I also did a Google key word search Plexus Slim reviews and found this site. I offer a hearty thank you for relaying the wisdom you possess on MLM companies. I attempted to explain the fallacy of these pyramid schemes and the probability of ever making the large salaries promised. I was branded the “spoiler.” Except to protect my daughter from these schemes, I do not try anymore to educate people. Mr. Joe, if my post is inappropriate, please feel free to send into cyber space. Thank you.
GracieN, thanks for writing. I’m sure your daughter is glad for your efforts 🙂
QUESTIONS TO ASK RECRUITERS BEFORE JOINING A MLM COMPANY:
1. Do you have to pay for your sales job? Beware of any scheme where you have to first pay money for the chance to make money from selling or recruiting. KEY TERMS TO WATCH OUT FOR; registration fee, renewal fees, “back-office charges”, web-site charges; certification tests cost; “success system”; auto-ship.
2. Is the company really about selling? Could you sell enough products to customers at the retail price to earn a substantial profit? And, could you do this month after month without recruiting other salespeople. IF NOT, WATCH OUT! KEY TERMS TO WATCH OUT FOR; Anyone can do it; no selling required; no sales experience needed; our product sales itself; virtually no selling cost; make money while you sleep; just invest 3 hours per week.
3. Does the company put recruiting before actual sales. IF THEY DO; RUN. Most likely a “pyramid scheme” disguised by offering a product. KEY TERMS TO WATCH OUT FOR; fast start; fast-track; build structure; right-leg and left-leg; 24-hour game plan.
4. Do the recruiter and the upline make money when you the sales person, make a purchase (even if you don’t make a sale)? If they do, put your wallet in a safe place. KEY WORD TO WATCH OUT FOR; Be your own customer.
5. Are you PAYING to be trained and “motivated” by the company or upline you work for? If so, they may be profiting and you may be getting scammed. KEY WORDS TO WATCH OUT FOR; you really need to attend this seminar; you have to invest to succeed.
6. Does the company provide enough information for your own “due diligence”? Average incomes, drop-out rates, actual business costs, etc. KEY WORD TO WATCH OUT FOR; “Disclosures”.. ( ex. how many reps. are active at each rank, etc.)
In conclusion, please remember, it is your money,your time,and your life, The decision and action you take are your own. MLM uses many group pressures to enroll each individual. They hold large and exciting meetings with rousing music. They may sponsor sports events, feature famous celebrities, offer inspiring testimonials, and charm you with smiles, hugs, and charismatic speakers. They may lead you to dream and envision wealth, while offering little or no facts.