All DietsWhat You Should Know
Isagenix is marketed as a company that wants to impact world health, according to the Isagenix website. The company has a line of products for cleansing, nutrition, and skin care. One of the products in the cleansing line, Cleanse for Life, is advertised as a tool for weight loss along with energy and good health. The bottles of Cleanse for Life are sold in a two pack, and each 32 ounce bottle is good for two cleansing days. This product appears to be recommended as a part of a complete system designed to cleanse your body over a 30 day stretch. It is also sold as part of the accelerated nine day program, which promises an average weight loss of seven pounds during that time frame. They also have meal replacement options, including shakes and soups.
The entire product line is available from the official Isagenix website, and also through a network of independent affiliate retailers similar to the classic Avon business model. We are pleased to see that the company provides complete ingredient lists for all of its products, but we are not so inclined to buy into the idea of a complete system with numerous products as the best weight loss method. We believe that many dieters can find success through a low calorie diet, daily exercise and a single, effective weight loss supplement.
Ingredients
The ingredients in the berry flavored Cleanse for Life include a proprietary blend that contains aloe Vera leaf, IsaLyte trace minerals, Pau d’Arco inner bark, suma root, eleutherococcus senticosus root extract, burdock root, fennel seed, peppermint leaf, licorice root, choline bitartrate, inositol, betain HCL and I-methionine.
We do not see anything on this list that stands out as an effective weight loss supplement. While many of the ingredients may be quite healthy in other ways, we prefer to see an appetite suppressant and proven fat burner on the list for maximum weight loss benefit. Well known weight loss substances like chromium, green tea, guarana and hoodia are noticeably absent from this list.
Product Features
Some of the Isagenix products appear to be quite pricey, although a double order of the Cleanse for Life sells for a reasonable $43 at the time of this review. We could not find any information about a free trial offer or money back guarantee.
Advantages
- The idea of cleansing the body from the inside out does offer a number of health benefits.
- The company provides complete ingredient lists for its products.
Disadvantages
- We could not find a money back guarantee.
- The product we looked at doesn’t contain any proven weight loss ingredients.
- The product is sold as part of a complete package that includes many products and is quite expensive.
Conclusion
We like the idea of an effective cleansing product as a method of jump starting a diet. However, cleansing programs are rarely the best choice for long term weight loss. This particular product doesn’t pack much in the way of proven weight loss ingredients to instill much confidence from us in its ability to help dieters shed excess weight. We encourage dieters to look for more effective formulas from other companies for best results.
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On the shake mix?
It’s 8 oz of water or juice. 2 scoops in a 8 oz blender mix your favorite fruit and blend. I like the vanilla you can do more things with it. Chocolate doesn’t go with the fruit. but bananas, Blueberries, Strawberries peaches make frozen fruit smoothies.
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I dont recommend juice…
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like the product and would
like more up to date information.
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I got extremely ill on this product…threw up and it took me a week to recover. My doctor says that a lot of these herbs are not good for people…obviously that was true for me. As I was throwing up and in bad shape my Isagenix person was calling me on the phone and telling me to continue…she didnt care about my or my health just about making her commission.
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you probably were not ready to cleanse.. did you use your shakes for a while before starting a cleanse? coaching is key there are rare instances when someone might be allergic to an ingredient like in any food. It sounds like you had a bad experience… and had intense cleansing symptoms which in my experience can be avoided by easing into the cleanse…”pre cleansing” …
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they don’t tell you to use the shakes at first at all. They want you to do 2 days of precleanse recommended. I never did that I broke daow and ate dinner.then 4 days of shake then 2 days of cleanse. It does make people nausous. and the cleanse is nasty tasting. You have the choice of drinking it straight then water. Thats what I do. I don’t take it anymore.
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Sounds like you had all the signs of a very toxic body & I did as well but I did stick it out & the results were just amazing! When you got started did you print a copy of “Symptoms to Expect when Cleansing & Improving your health”?
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I’ve seen others have great success with this but I’ve only ever lost a few pounds. The shake mix is rather high carb and high in cellulose but better when mixed with their whey powder. In my opinion, any time you choose not to eat for a day or two you are going to lose weight, slow down your metabolism and most likely gain it back.
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I’ve been on Isagenix for 6 months, and have lost 26 lbs and have never felt better in my life. I will tell you that doing the cleanse as directed is key and eating organic balanced meal. The 9 day, 30 day and maintenance program make it easy. yes it is expensive but so is regular food. i found the budget just shift — instead of buying other stuff I ordered my Isagenix and purchased less junk at the store. My whole family loves it and non of us have caught cold (knock on wood..). my site is greathealthcoach.isagenix.com And yes there is a money back guarantee. I personally coach all that signs up with me.
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Good sales pitch! Keep that commission coming!If everybody has Toxins in their system, and the liver produces fat to encapsulate the toxins ( as told by the Isagenix rep), why isn’t the whole world fat? Notice the key here as with any diet- 8-12 8oz glasses of water a day! People lose weught with Nutrisystem – and you get real food!
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Fred, Nutrisystem helps people who eat a lot of junk food to lose weight, and then they gain it right back. It is so full of junk itself most people wind up losing their gallbladder because of the sudden change of diet and just all the junk they’ve eaten over the years. If you have a reaction from cleansing it’s because you’re full of toxins and having a healing crises, it takes time to undue damage.
You’re absolutely right, Tracy. The best way to lose weight is through sensibly reducing your calories, adding more fresh fruits and raw vegetables, and cutting out a lot of meat and dairy. The fastest way you can lose FAT, is 3 lbs a week. If you’re losing weight faster, it’s coming from your brain, and other organs that you NEED!
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how do you know this? can you reference a dissertation you wrote or are you just taking someone else’s words and making it your own? thanks, MD, i presume
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tracey – apparently you have no idea what you’re talking about. The shake is made with organic whey protein so I don’t know where you get that you have to mix it in.?? You must have the wrong company. Not high carbs either.
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Tracy, isalean shake is all you need on shake day. Mixed with 8 oz of water and fruit. makes a great shake.
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i am on the diet….i have avoided colds my family has suffered from, and general health seems very good, been on it for a little over a month lost 14 lbs. question is this a good plan….what is the general opinion…this is not a cheap diet, but the weight loss is not rapid after initial jump start. definately can see the difference….went from 157 to 144…
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Isagenix does have a money back guarantee for those signed up on auto-ship, but they require the *all* of the original containers and it must be within the first 3o days (I think). Allergic reactions appear to happen.
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Yes the money back guarantee is only for the first 30 Days. I’ve been using Isagenix for 4yrs. now, I have NOT had anyone have an Allergic reaction to any of these amazing products.
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Auto-ship is not necessary to get the 30 Day guarantee (though you get the very best prices on auto ship!). Isagenix is extremely good at honoring this policy.
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My results? 22 pounds, 32.5 inches, 3 pant sizes, 6.7%body fat..GONE FOR OVER A YEAR. I am healthier, have great energy, more lean muscle and my immune system is strong. ALL THIS AT AGE 55!!!
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How long were you on it? I just started 6 days ago and I do feel better then ever and just want to know what others are doing that makes the most of the 60 days I have bought of it! Thanks and congrats!
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denne… i have been on isagenix for about 25 days now and i feel amazing… i have lost 26 lbs and 27.34 inches from my body and i don’t ache all the time anymore… i wake up feeling good..and i sleep soo much better… ISAGENIX IS A LIFE SAVER TO ME!!!!
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what combo do you get for weight loss. it is confusing to me on the site
Do I have Heidi Flagg? What products are you using with isaganix? I am using the product too. Just wanting to utilize more fully
Judy
BIG DITTO THERE. Good job
Congratulations! Very impressive! I started the 30-day program recently and would love to hook up with someone that I can share my journey with. I’m also 55. If you are interested, let me know.
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Cleanse for Life is not sold in a 2 pak or if it was it not now. It is sold either individually or in a case of 4 called the “Everyday Cleanse Pak”
Diane Priest, Independent Isagenix Distributor
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Diane the original source of these products was a chiropractor in Chandler who is very hard to reach. I was wondering where you life, I am in Tempe but do not mind driving as bit to get products
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Hi I am interested in cleansing my body for over all health and to correct my gasteritis and constipation..What product or products would you advise I start with..It is quite costly so I would rather start with the products that would help me the most..
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Linda, this “cleanse” is not a colon cleanse, it’s a full-body cellular cleanse. I love the thought. The nutritional part of the whole Isagenix product is wonderful for us (so that meets the your health comment) and the constipation part might be reduced by the IsaFiber product. Did you read about it on-line? It’s quite superior and helps me with the same issue. Unfamiliar with the first thing (gasteritis) sorry. Anyway, we don’t stop trying to find a solution. Isagenix is an excellent source. Let me know. wish you well. Ann
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I am wondering if I just try the IsaShakes if that would help me lose weight instead of doing the cleanse?
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Hi Traci, I believe any time we reduce calorie intake, you’re bound to lose. The shakes are a superfood and nutritionally very sound. The cleanse adds a whole new deminsion to being well and losing weight. The combination of shakes and cleanse reduces cravings which help (me) stay disciplined. Go for it. My friend told me when she started, “if you told me I could lose 30 lbs, I’d take out a loan”. I thought — you know, I would, too
I do wish you well in your decision. If you want, write back! warmly – Ann
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I started this last Saturday morning weighing 266 lbs. As of Friday 3pm I weighed in at 259 lbs. All I have done is the ISALEAN Shakes 2 times a day and a sensible dinner. If I snack I stick to the 100 calorie paks of whatever. I think after my 2nd week, if I have lost more than 10 lbs I am going to try to incorporate the cleanse to drop even more. My goal was to be 230 by 5/30.
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Steve, I know you will reach your goal! Congrats & stick to it your doing GREAT!
I was worried about justing drinking the shakes due to them being more calories and more fat than I would usually eat for breakfast, etc. Didn’t know if that alone would help with weight loss. I don’t think I can handle the taste of the cleanse and don’t know if I would be able to cleanse (without eating regular food).
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Well, the first few cleanses for me were ok, it was odd – not eating food-food. Now, I cleanse without any effort (which still seems odd, but, it works for me). Isagenix has a liquid and powder (mix it with water) cleanse product now. I prefer the liquid for ease. The taste is ok – not terrific, but ok. Have you had a chance to read up on the benefits of the cleanse? It’s really good for us.
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Traci the key to any change is the desire to do it. If you say you can’t do it, then you wont. Simple but true. I have seen many struggle with a cleanse, either due to taste or because of a mental struggle of not consuming food. I have struggled with my weight since I was 10, in January I managed to do the master cleanse, I ate no food for 12 days! It would have been impossible if I thought it would be, mind over matter, I had a ton of energy and was able to workout through the entire cleanse. I lost 30 pounds in 30 days on isagenix, again it’s mind over matter. Commit and you will find success. Empower yourself, I know you can do it! Good luck on attaining your goals
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Since last Saturday morning I have went from 266lbs down to 259lbs – this is with just the 2 ISALEAN Shakes and 1 sensible meal a day. My goal is to be 230 by 5/30 and if I lose around the same amount during the 2nd week, I may consider the cleanse to help out as well.
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Congrats Steve!! Doing the cleanse helps accelerate weight loss because it is helping to rid your body of impurities/toxins. Good luck in your weight loss journey – if I can be of any help just let me know. I have been with Isagenix since 8/07.
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Steve, It is now the end of February – I wanted to know how how you have progressed over the last month. Did you stick to it? How much weight did you lose? What are your updated thoughts on Isagenix?
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This has been very helpful to read all of your comments. I used all the products about 2 years ago…I did lose some weight but not like I thought I would. Am thinking about it again but it is so expensive and caused me to be somewhat gassy…did anyone have that problem?
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I feel the same way about the price …yikes! and my stomach gave me some trouble too….no one else has commented maybe it is just the two of us with that problem. Would beano help?
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Lactose intollerance might be an issue. The high quality whey powder is still whey and not everyone can tolerate it. Gassyness might be a good thing. Check with your doctor. Your elimination system might not be up to the task. Fix that first, then spend the $5.00 a day on 2 each 240 calorie meals (replacing regular food and latte treats) for 30 days and see what happens. Good luck.
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I started the Isagenix program last January after my 52nd birthday and my frustration with my weight reached an all time high. I lost 30 pounds in the first three months and I’ve kept it off. I feel fabulous, went from approaching a size 14 to a size 6, and just ran a half-marathon. Now I use the program a little looser but still find that if a pound or two creeps on due to some indulgence I can get serious again. There’s no silver bullet, you still have to exercise and make good food choices, but for those of us who tried other things and could never get the scale to move due to hormonal changes or otherwise, this is a great, safe way to do it and keep it off! It’s healthy, satisfying and it works!
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Does any of these products contain caffeine or any other stimulants?
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There are no stimulants used in these products, only natural ingredients.
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Will the 9 day cleansing also get rid or lower cholesterol level? My Cholesterol level is about 217. My good cholesterol needs to come up some (more exercise) & bad Cholesterol down.
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Isagenix can not make any medical claims… a medical study does show significant improvement in serum levels… if you would like me to send you a copy of the study e mail me the request and I will send it to you.
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Brien, Isagenix can not make medical claims.
However……….when you have a healthy body filled with incredible nutrition, well…let’s just say it’s amazing what miracles our bodies can perform.
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I recently had chemo therapy for breast cancer. I continued to take the Isagenix shakes during this time. My Dr’s were amazed how well I tolerated the treatment. I really believe it was the Isagenix.
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good for you!!! keep up the good work… consider the Isawater.. to help alkalize your body.. and it has a high ORP value
you can purchase on your web site.. look for Isawater..
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No caffeine, efedra or mau haung…all natural herbs…..are you looking at purchasing some of the product or are you currently using it?
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I started Isagenix 2 days before Thanksgiving and it was a struggle through the holidays to be 100% faithful to the plan, but I have lost 18 lbs. and 24-1/2 inches. I like what one of our associates told us — “weight loss is just a side benefit of this product”. My husband and I have been cold and flu free so far this winter and we feel terrific. The problem with a low calorie diet alone to lose weight is that we don’t get everything we need from the food we eat. Unless you are in a place where you can buy organic foods, the food we buy in the grocery store is sorely lacking the vitamins and minerals we need. By the way, my blood pressure is coming down as well. I am still on medication and would not stop without asking my doctor, but it is definitely getting better.
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Where can i purchase this product? definite would like to try it..
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Did you get the help you were looking for Susie?
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Can you eat anything while using the cleanse ?
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It is best if you only drink the cleanse, and take the snacks, but if it means sticking with it or giving up, you can eat a few raw, natural almonds and up to four stalks of celery without negatively effecting your cleanse.
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Is Isagenix the same product as Isogenix advertized by Amazon? Search engines seem to have them mixed up if they are different products. When I searched IsOgenix I got message “results for Isogenix (corrected from Isagenix” ??? confused!
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There is no IsOgenix…it’s just often misspelled. ;o)
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Isogenix is part of a product line of another company – we are isAgenix – and that’s the name of our company and our product line – very different products and results and focus
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Do you have instructions on how to use the products?
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I just started doing Isagenix and I do have more energy and lost 5 lbs. in a week. I also was wondering if anyone suffers with Fibromyalga or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? I am hoping to feel less pain and fatigue from this product, along with some weight loss of course.
Anyone out there with a success story on that?
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Hi Lori! See my post to MaryAnn below.
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I just started using Isagenix yesterday. I suffer from fibromyalgia also and we are hoping it will help.
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Lori, I too deal w/ CFS. Would you be kind and continue to post how you are doing, and what products you are using ? I’ve tried so many things, I’m just tired of being disappointed.
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Hi MaryAnn, I’m so sorry you’ve been disappointed with everything. I know how that feels. Since Isagenix can’t make medical claims, I’d be happy to put you in touch with someone with the same discomfort so you could ask her specific questions about her progress if you’d like.
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8 lbs in 4 days is way to drasticand I am afraid it will do more harm than good
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I have been doing the shakes for over a month. I have lost 13 lbs. I hesitate to do the cleanse because I am on a lot of medication for heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and cholesterol. My goal is to lose weight and maybe get off some of the meds. I will be seeing my diabetes doctor the end of the monh and I’m hoping my bloodwork will reflect the benefits of being on this program. Could you direct me to some place where the issue of medication is addressed
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I JUST started Isagenix. I’m currently on my second day of pre-cleanse. Cleansing starts tomorrow. Just wondering if the 9 day program works well. I’m trying to lose some weight but really don’t want to spend so much for a year worth of supply.
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I currently take antidepressants and I am considering starting Isagenix, does anyone have any idea if I can do it while taking my meds?
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Can you drink coffee on the isagenix 9 day cleanse
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I am considering trying the shakes and the weekly cleanse. However, I have IBS, without constipation. Will this program be irritating to my system? I don’t want to run to the toilet any faster than I need to.
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where can your purchase this? and is there a suggestion on how old you should be to take it?
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