Plexus Slim is a dietary supplement which is supposed to aid people in their objective of losing weight without taking the trouble to indulge in any kind of physical exercise. Credit for having formulated this weight loss product goes to an Arizona-based firm named Plexus Worldwide Inc which was founded in 2005 and operates from a warehouse-like facility in Scottsdale. The company maintains an online presence through its official website but unfortunately this portal does not facilitate purchase and is solely meant to provide an update of latest events.

Whenever a weight loss supplement is released, the first step entails checking on its authenticity and this is done by reading up on the scientific evidence proving its viability as also going through the list of ingredients. However, in case of Plexus Slim, while the list of ingredients is well known, what is conspicuously missing is the scientific testing that will have played a crucial role in declaring this product as being safe and effective.

Another red flag is the manner in which Plexus Slim is sold – it cannot be purchased from the website as is normally the case with other weight loss supplements. This implies that whoever wishes to buy Plexus Slim must either visit the company to make a purchase or approach one of the distributors in the company multi-tier marketing network. Referred to as ‘Ambassadors’ by the company, these distributors have their own individual websites wherein they feature positive reviews about the product.

Given that research is the best way to prove the authenticity of any supplement laying claims to being the most effective weight loss agent, lack of it in case of Plexus Slim definitely raises questions. To begin with, lack of testing raises a doubt as to the safety of the product for human consumption since there is no report to as to whether it releases toxins and how those toxins affect the body. Secondly, it points to the fact that there is no proof of what its ingredients might be not to mention any traces of adulteration that might have gone undetected.

Next it is time to take a look at the various components that make up a weight loss package known as Plexus Slim. Chromium, citric acid, beet and a blend of chlorogenic acid, garcinia and alpha lipoic acid are the main ingredients of Plexus Slim but once again the quantities in which these substances are present are not mentioned anywhere. While many of these ingredients are natural, they have not been found to cause weight loss in particular.

As far as the chemical components are concerned, chlorogenic acid has been found to be present in mulberries, rosemarinic acid in rosemary and garcinia is a substance which is well known for reducing appetite. But in the absence of a prescribed amount, these have also been known to cause headache, dizziness, nausea and nervousness, all of which are suffered by users of Plexus Slim. In extreme cases, users have experienced chest pain and heart burn too and these side effects are a lot more serious not to mention long term.

Because Plexus Slim has never been placed under the scanner, chances that it contains adulterants are high since they would remain undetected. Weight loss supplements are particularly prone to containing substances that are viewed by FDA as being dangerous for human health and hence have been banned from being included in any product. Therefore, in case of supplements that do not undergo testing, these ingredients often remain undetected and are subject to causing several side effects.

If you are truly interested in losing weight, a better method would be to consult a qualified dietician and work out a plan which is both healthy and effective. By resorting to enigmas like Plexus Slim which are not backed by any verification, not only do you put yourself at risk but also incur wasteful expenditure.