Plexus Slim Ingredients - Does This “Pink Drink” Work?

Plexus Slim is one of those products that need a little more attention, so we focused on Plexus Slim ingredients. (You can read our full Plexus Slim review.) Clinical research and support were taken into consideration. We read and digested hundreds of reviews and comments from dieters. Then, we took that information and condensed it to give you the bottom line.

What You Need to Know

Firstly, Plexus Slim is a powdered supplement with garcinia cambogia, green coffee bean extract and alpha lipoic acid. You simply mix it with water or juice up to twice daily and you’re supposed to lose more weight. The packets are simple enough to take anywhere.

The product, delivered to customers by Plexus Worldwide in 2011, doesn’t use synthetic ingredients in the formula, a welcome positive. We like that you can buy it online and it does have some support, but read on…

The Ingredients – “Don’t Live Up to the Hype?”

The first issue we came across with Plexus Slim ingredients was the subpar nature. “There are three in Plexus Slim and all are available in other weight-loss supplements,” offers our Research Editor. “The formula just doesn’t give dieters what they deserve.”

One study we found in the Journal of Obesity says of garcinia cambogia, “its clinical relevance seems questionable.”

Another published study from Phytotherapy Research says, “The treatment had no significant effect on anthropometric [body measurement] parameters.”

When it comes to green coffee bean extract we found more of the same. According to the Office of Dietary Supplements at NIH, there have been “few clinical trials, all of poor methodological quality” completed on the ingredient.

Scroll below for one of the best products we’ve seen over the last year.

Price – “You Want Me to Pay What?”

Plexus Slim ingredients retail for $85 for what the company calls a 30-day supply. In the FAQs section, however, it says you can take two packets a day if you have trouble losing weight. At this serving you will pay $170 for a month. If you purchase garcinia cambogia and green coffee bean extract elsewhere, in amounts higher than that included in this supplement, you will pay about $40.

“It also bothers me that this product is so ridiculously expensive,” says one buyer.

One dieter sums it up simply, “The money I spent on this I could have joined a gym!”

In our experience, research shows it takes just a little thing, like higher than average price, to diminish your chances of long-term success. If Plexus Slim ingredients are wildly overpriced, the dieter may need to keep shopping for a better deal.

The Science – “Do Researchers Support It?”

There is no science proving Plexus Slim ingredients are more effective than other supplements made with a similar formula. According to the company, “It’s not a drug and drugs need to have clinical trials behind them.” There are studies on both sides of the fence for garcinia cambogia and green coffee bean extract. At DietSpotlight, we believe companies need to take research seriously. If Plexus Worldwide doesn’t believe in it, that’s troublesome.

What Users Are Saying

“When I was using it, I did feel as though my cravings were at bay. I didn’t feel much of an energy boost as it claims, so I don’t know if I’d buy it again.”

“This is a terrible product. It gave me the worst feeling of my life.”

The Bottom Line – Does Plexus Slim Cost Matter?

So, should be take out the credit card now? Our deep look into Plexus Slim ingredients leads us to a solid conclusion. We like that the entire formula is revealed online and there are some positive reviews, but we are hesitant to recommend a product that’s wildly overpriced. We’re also concerned that the company doesn’t believe in clinically testing supplements.

If you’re ready to get the weight-loss ball moving, we suggest trying out a program that’s backed by clinically research.

Among the best programs we’ve seen this year is one called Noom. We like that the program uses psychology-based tactics to help their users learn about their own behaviors and lose weight along the way. 

Plus, it’s a bonus that the makers of Noom are confident enough in the plan to offer a free trial offer for all readers.