Plexus Slim is a weight loss product that also helps regulate blood sugar, maintain healthy blood pressure, promote healthy cholesterol level and help the user achieve or maintain healthy lipid levels. It simply needs to be mixed with water then consumed 30 minutes before meals. It is from Plexus Worldwide which is a multi-level marketing (MLM) company.
Key Ingredients
Chromium - The type of chromium in Plexus Slim is amino nicotinate which is said to help lower blood sugar level. However, its application for weight loss is very limited. Chlorogenic Acid - This is said to help with weight loss by increasing fat burning in the body. One study found that it helped increase fat burning even with a high fat diet but the study was only conducted on rats.
Hydroxycinnamin Acid - This is a plant chemical that is said to promote weight loss but there is no research available showing its effectiveness.
Grape Skin Extract - It contains phytonutrients like proanthocyanidins which are powerful antioxidants. This is also a rich source of fiber.
Alpha Lipoic Acid - This is a powerful antioxidant that is said to help with the conversion of carbohydrates into energy. It also helps protect the liver from toxins and chemicals according to some studies.
Stevia - This is a sweetener often used for low calorie foods. It is just for making the taste of Plexus Slim bearable.
What It Claims To Do?
Plexus Slim generally claims to help users lose weight. It claims to contain several ingredients that help metabolize body fat. There are also ingredients that help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels. The weight loss formulation also claims to help the user control his/her appetite through natural extracts.
Benefits
- It contains natural ingredients only.
- Plexus Slim is very easy to use.
- It is offered with a money back guarantee.
- There is no clinical study proving that the product is really effective.
- The weight loss drink has not undergone thorough testing for safety.
- It is from a relatively unknown multi-level marketing company.
- There are many negative feedbacks from people who have tried it.
- Some of the active ingredients are not proven to help with weight loss.
- It is expensive at about $85 for a month's supply.
Mix one packet with a glass of water and consume 30 minutes before meals.
Side Effects
The product can cause the following side effects according to a reputable weight loss blog: heartburn, nausea, nervousness, dizziness, headaches, fatigue and chest pain. Some users also experienced gastric disturbance including diarrhea.
Is It Safe?
Plexus Slim is not 100% safe since it can cause several side effects on certain users.
Consumer's Reviews
I read good reviews from some forums although there were also a lot of people questioning the effectiveness of Plexus Slim. Regretfully, I believed the good reviews and ordered a month's supply. I was even tempted to try the "accelerator" formula for an additional $40. Thank God I didn't buy it. This is just like most products for weight loss claiming everything from suppressing the appetite to burning fat in the body. All the claims are crap. I have diabetes and constantly monitor my blood sugar. I tried it and checked my blood sugar and it didn't decrease. I used it for 3 weeks then decided to get a refund which is impossible. You will just come into contact with people who will give you the run-around. DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT! IT DOES NOT WORK!!! - Melissa B., San Francisco
It's a very, very expensive MLM product and as you all know, we don't support those for good reason. The ingredients are the usual and somewhat sketchy, as Jane pointed out. Take the Hoodia - It's highly unlikely that it contains real hoodia because there's very little hoodia out there and it's illegal to export it from Africa for weight loss supplements. If it IS real hoodia then you should avoid it. 2 major pharmaceutical giants, Pfizer Pharmaceuticals and Unilever, spent a few million dollars researching hoodia to try to come up with a product that could be proven both safe and effective. The result? They found that hoodia actually did not do anything to help with weight loss. They also ended their studies early because it made the subjects very sick. This was real hoodia that was researched by the best clinical experts out there. - This is from a highly respected forum member of a diet blog
Conclusion
Plexus Slim contains popular weight loss ingredients but the problem is that there is no evidence that the formula works. It has not even undergone safety testing so there is no guarantee that you won't get adverse effects from this weight loss product. It would be better to look for weight loss formulations that are clinically proven to be effective and safe.
The product has helped me shed about 6 pounds this past month. I have noticed my clothes fit a lot better! I would recommend this product to everyone! The company is very effective in communicating with its customers and the employees create a relationship with the customers making a phone call with them more personal and they assist with any questions you have. If you want help with reaching you weight goals this is a perfect product!
ReplyDeleteMy mother in law takes plexus now for about a year. She wouldn't trade it for all the empty promises out there! Her blood sugar is under control without meds. First time in years! Way to go Plex!
ReplyDeleteSure, I am going to try Plexus Slim but wanted to know if you have to count calories like other diets? I have never had much luck counting because you spend so much time keeping up with it that all you can think about is how hungry you really are and how much food you are doing without! Help, please answer.
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