I ordered what you suggested and will get a Cullterelle probiotic. So lets try this- if you are interested in Plexus but dont love the price (or the gimmicks) look at these comparable products that I wrangled up. Suffer with extreme dryness in my eyes and have had to remain on 500 mg of acyclovir, twice daily to keep the virus at bay. Im happy to share Let me know how they work for you if you happen to try them out! Each kind of magnesium is very different! One question: I agree that an every day laxative in high quantities doesnt seem healthy. Off subject but you include Mary Kay in the list of MLM companies, Mary Kay is a direct sell but not a MLM. Im still a fan of whole food nutrition, and it will always be my first recommendation. I have never tried green coffee bean extract. I will share it with my friends. The Pro-Bio5 has only 2 billion CFU and only 5 strains. However, the protein component of raspberry isn't used. (10/18/2018) Weight: 136 lbs I genuinely feel like I have more energy (could be a placebo effect though). Required fields are marked *. Sorry the probiotic is still sold out A lot of people have been having issues with that. it helps alot. I get really nervous about anything that markets itself as fat burning because of that issue that a lot of people were having with fat burners and subsequently having liver damage! Unfortunately, its over $30 to start, so you might not be saving that much from the Plexus. I'm back-tracking a tad, because as I've mentioned in the past, I actually started this Plexus journey before my first Pink Drink. And knowing that other people have seen similar results would be very satisfying and give me a little more confidence. Plus the posts never actually said if the author tried them and liked them. If you read through the comments you will find moms, seniors, etc. Thats what she sent me. I reckon that it is much cheaper to do your own research and buy the alternatives. https://www.sassyholistics.com/adrenal-healing-book/, https://www.sassyholistics.com/how-to-tell-if-a-supplement-is-synthetic/, https://www.sassyholistics.com/natural-sleep-support/. Began to research Plexus because there is an acquaintance that sells/reccomends it but, soon came upon your helpful , extremely informative, article. Or just try the alternatives I listed in this post, magnesium, and WW Freestyle. Hope that answers your questions! Hi Kristin, you mentioned synthetic nutrients. Would you recommend taking that as a supplement too? Ill definitely be working on a follow-up post Plus some people are looking for some other probiotic suggestions, so Im currently trying some out to be able to add that to the follow-up! Then it dawned on me that somewhere, someone on the internet has already done the work for me. Thanks for this article! The author of this site encourages you to consult a doctor before making any health changes, especially any changes related to a specific diagnosis or condition. Plexus Slim, or the infamous "Pink Drink" is the star of the trio - a pink powder you mix into 12-20 ounces of water and drink 1-3 times a day, ideally before a meal. But I will say, that if your doctor is okay with Plexus during breastfeeding, he/she should be okay with these supplements. The chromium in the Plexus Slim is not the most bioavailable form of Chromium, plus it has controversial ingredients like green coffee bean extract, Stevia, natural flavors (which seriously could be anything), and silicon dioxide. Ive been a Plexus an ambassador and have found their products to be way too expensive each month. It would be hard to find a vitamin that is a 100% match to this since it contains so many different things. Just FYI. According to the Plexus website, ProBio 5 is supposed to provide these benefits: Helps keep intestinal yeast in balance. I also took Plexus for a year and had great results but cost was killing me! She loves all things concerning health and wellnessand is a true fitness buff! Cant wait to get started! Thank you for posting this. I love reading all the info on here and how this has helped others. I think before someone takes the opportunity to tear down the product and offer something that is not even comparable, they ought to have a good history of credentials. No information on this site should be relied upon to determine diet, make a medical diagnosis, or determine treatment for a medical condition. After all, Triplex (which includes Plexus Slim, BioCleanse, and ProBio5) does clean out my insides and replace the bad with the good. A lot of it. Side note probiotics should not need to be refrigerated. 3.7/ 5 Value for Cost. A few of these include:Excess weightCandidaArthritisEpstein-BarrIn the case of obesity, the primary cause of the excess weight is inadequate oxidation of food, leaving it to be stored inlipid form for later use. And as an ambassador, you can get the products much cheaper. Ive had Hashimotos for 5 years. I am starting the supplements today, 285.9lbs and also will start exercising, will check back and let you know how it works in about a month. Are you still using everything you listed? Your email address will not be published. I also took my daily prenatal vitamin with all of these supplements. Quackwatch's Consumer Health Digest reported on September 6, 2020, that Plexus and five other MLM companies have been warned by the FTC about false health and/or income claims related to the coronavirus pandemic. ), Quercetin BioFlavonoid Complex, 1 capsule a day, XOS Prebiotic, 2 capsules before lunch (or dinner), 365 Daily Probiotic, 1 tablet, twice a day, General Prenatal Vitamin (under $15 for 110 capsules). * Can I take VitalBiome with other Plexus products? SO! Thank You! To be honest, I still feel on the fence about Stevia I know its from a leaf, but I am still waiting to see some more research on it before I personally conclude that it is completely safe. This product rebalances the gut microflora, which may affect the general wellbeing through alleviation of stress and depression in a positive way. I want something safe and made for kids, and not what the doctors prescribe, Im not putting that stuff in her body. Wow. Is it high in sugar, artificial sweeteners, and starch? Been trying to find other people to find out what items they are taking. Buy at Amazon.com We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Im trying to nip this in the bud! The Garden of Life has nothing synthetic, has 34 strains of probiotics, and 100 billion CFU per serving. Im still trying out multiple probiotics and doing more research, but I recently started trying the Garden of Life Primal Defense Probiotic and I really like it! I for one like to save where I can. Plexus ProBio5 is a probiotic that promotes a proper intestinal balance. Keep exercising (thats so great! I do 1-2 meal replacement shake(s), pro/prebiotics, multivitamin, omegas and DHA, plus biotin because not eating solids, especially a complete meal my hair and nails need the boost. You responded to your one negative commentor (man, those people are everywhere) with such class, grace & research. So not only would you be focusing on gut health, colon health, and blood sugar with the Plexus substitutes but you would be able to fit in some REAL WHOLE FOOD NUTRITION as well for the same price! Magnesium oxide is considered a laxative, and the most popular form. Plexus VitalBiome is an eight strains probiotic dietary supplement aimed at relieving stress. And to be honest, Ive been taking them on and off since I posted Im just really forgetful with taking pills! Hard to say! (although, the JOYome is fantastic!) I took Plexus for about a year, and I did notice a difference, but I had to stop for financial reasons. Unless I take 2-3-Magnesium tablets every night, I dont get the same results. I interrupt our regularly scheduled broadcasting to bring you a special report . I appreciate your research on this! My conclusion as Ive pretty much decided to give a plexus a try (and the coat is what held me back for so long) is that my health is more important than the cost! ProBio5 contains five powerful probiotics: Lactobacillus sporogenes, Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. Plantarum, Bifodobacterium longum and Saccharomyces boulardii. Thank you for sharing your alternatives to some of the Plexus products. I will finish out what I have and get the products you suggested. They are so much more active now and feel (and look) amazing! Thats my biggest issue with them. Its like taking a laxative every day, which causes electrolyte imbalances. This is exactly what I was looking for! No more migraines. Plexus has done amazing things for my family and wouldnt dare trade that peace of mind for anything! (That is man-made in a lab, right). , I have also tried plexus , and am a nurse as well. I take less magnesium than what is in biocleanse because the amount in Plexus is like taking a laxative daily which is excessive. Unfortunately I havent tried any enzymes or probiotics with enzymes so I cant personally recommend any, but this one looks promising! (Took that long to decide then to get all if the products through Amazon. Other than the simple reason that food has more than just isolated nutrients, a lot of people cant even handle synthetic nutrients because of a sluggish liver. I am an ambassador but only to get the discounted price and now that they have raised some of the pricing that Is not even worth it. The Mag 07 is the better quality because it not only is a specially formulated magnesium for this specific purpose, it also is lacking the synthetic ascorbic acid that the Plexus product has. Did they help his ADHD? Get started with HTMA nutritional counseling today! Im now a follower! How is this going for you? ProBio5 - The Die-Off is Real. I resolved at that point that I would lose weight by counting calories, never using "supplements." Maelmorda 5 yr. ago That sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen. Within weeks we saw improvement and all the redness gone. What do you recommend as an alternative for active? I too had been on Plexus for years and there were two issues I had which was the price and the fact it was a MLM. (http://theregularfolks.com/21-day-added-sugar-fast-week-3/), Gluten and dairy are also some common culprits, and limiting those and eating more fiber rich veggies will likely help . But to say that a refrigerated/non-dormant probiotic cannot be effective is a confusing stance for you to take it would imply that getting natural probiotics from sources like kombucha and sauerkraut is not effective. And since I am up in Canada I found its wat more money. (Read all about why I hate ascorbic acid here). I hope this post at least gives you ideas to discuss with your health care provider. 5. Hi, just wanted to chime in with some anecdotal evidence not a medical professional but magnesium REALLY helps me curb my cravings. This means that products are largely marketed and sold by brand ambassadors. I have never heard that, quite the opposite and it is no quick fix or magic . Hey Sara! I am thinking I saw that it is a prebiotic, but I am not positive. Supports healthy digestion. Supports enhanced satiation and satiety*. I cut out added sugar for a month and it made me feel great (plus I lost some weight), so you can always start there! The added weight compresses the body cells further, restricting their oxygen supply andintensifying their sensation of undernourishment, to which the usual response is greater food consumption. [] to show at source theregularfolks.com [], Your email address will not be published. The original purpose of this post was to show how ridiculously overpriced Plexus was, as well as show that the items are not natural. Hi, Im just curious to see how this regimen has worked for you. I also agree that there is no cure all or magic pill that can fix all of your problems. ), and keep eating healthy the cleaner the better! This is just so stressful. There have also been reports of damaged kidney functionality directly correlated with the use of Plexus Slim. I appreciate anyone who does research and self advocates. I will be coming back to your blog for more soon. I wrote a post on supplements/herbs for anxiety (I think its the top one on the health tab) and a lot of them are helpful for stress too. I have money in my pocket. http://theregularfolks.com/scientifically-proven-herbs-supplements-for-anxiety/, Hi Sara, I hope it helps a lot of people . Helps to reduce hunger*. It made me sick to even think , that people couldnt afford health. Thank you for taking the time to comment! I love blogging and sharing my life with people, and making a very small commission helps keep that dream alive. The price is ridiculous, and some people actually reported some harsh side effects (especially relating to kidney health). It is still pretty popular, but its still something I do NOT recommend. Hey Karen! Ive been doing BBG/Sweat App, and its amazing! I was so excited to come upon your page and I love the suggestions that you made! Hey Chelsea! You should talk to your doctor about it regardless! What do you mean by that? I work out (~3 times a week) and eat healthy 90% of the time, yet was still feeling lethargic and gaining a couple pounds which is why I looked into this. Multiple shipping costs that should say . I was taking Plexus Bio-cleanse. I was an ambassador. Hi there! I can not find one that i love like the probio. Maybe Ill try some other ones, would that be a blog post that you think you would be interested in seeing? Glycinate and malate are some of the best forms. Unfortunately not everyone can afford Plexus, so I was simply providing my experience that I found to be alternatives . My biggest concerns about Plexus are the high magnesium doses, caffeine and not enough calorie or carbs to be a good meal replacement. From the study I looked it, the effect of ALA on body weight is limited to the SHORT TERM, and not necessarily for long term because your body will begin to compensate. I didnt even notice that on the ingredient list! Sd vsledok volieb otoil. Do you think this will help lower my liver enzyme count? In the meantime, I just updated the post with 3 different probiotics that have similar ingredients. Joan. 1) Health & Happiness Event July & Aug 2017 ~ Learn about our multivitamin called XFactor Plus and probiotic called VitalBiome. I have used Plexus for my migraines and my sons migraines. While I understand it is a business, I feel like some of my friendships have actually been hijacked and only revolve around the products I did or did not try. Ive been taking this alternative for a couple of years now. I have forgotten what else it does, but I ordered some. keep doing what youre doing! Im open to trying that Do you know where she found Mood+ for $14? Hi Alisha, So the main ingredients in BioCleanse are bioflavanoids, magnesium, and vitamin c (as citric acid). Thanks. Thank you. I so want to do plexus. I knew there had to he a cheaper way. In the conversation with my friend, we both made the conclusion that hey, maybe if someone we know is selling some of the stuff on promotion, we should both try it and see what happens. I am all ears if you got ideas for alternatives, Have u tried Vitalitown Digestive Enzymes plus pre and probiotics? Block was not so much looking to help with the Fibromyalgia, but to help balance my blood sugar issues. Magnesium takes part in the duplication of RNA and DNA. Pozrite si vsledky vetkch kandidtov na post starostu . The body cannot keep up its metabolism in this state, and begins to gather waste products morerapidly than it can eliminate them. Its too much money. I was so wrong. I think that starting to follow WW along with these supplements is an AMAZING idea. So the main ingredients in the pink drink that could have some benefit are green coffee bean extract, Xylooligosaccharide (XOS), and chromium. Sorry it took me so long to respond. This comment makes me so happy to see! I dont like taking medication for cholesterol, but it has been the only thing that worked. Let me know if you have an alternative to this thats cheaper, yet reliable. Hey Katie! Notify me of follow-up comments by email. In 2011, researchers from the University of Exeter in the UK published a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials examining the efficacy of green coffee extract supplements for weight loss. & Alternatives. Four, yes buying Plexus at a retail price is speedy, but if you are an Ambassador or preferred customer it is less. I didnt research the other products though. Love the alternatives to Plexus-thanks for your research! Im not sure which type Plexus contains. Unfortunately the monthly cost of these products was unsustainable and I cancelled my order. For myself, Ive tried enough products to help lose weight or just eat healthier. Plexus ProBio 5 formulated to promote an optimal gut health environment to balance intestinal yeast. Moreefficiently oxidation provides greater energy nourishment, eliminating inaccurate hunger signals and allowing the bodysweight to normalize.Now, because of an innovative breakthrough in activated oxygen technology, people will be able to benefit from usingsupplemental sources of oxygen in addition to the air that they breathe.Through Plexuss proprietary process, magnesium, peroxides, super-oxides and ozonides are merged into a crystal latticematrix (similar to air bubbles trapped in ice). What did you doc recommend? This unique blend of enzymes and probiotics help the gut maintain a healthy digestive environment. most of the other "mlm's" out there (which will remain nameless) have already been in existence 10+ years . But thats not important. This releases the virus and/or bacteria into the bloodstream(now a highly oxygenated environment) where it cannot survive and where it is oxidized (metabolized).The Plexus formula ofmagnesium, vitamin C and bioflavonoids also add to nutritional balance. Im looking to improve my gut health and trust the research on the importance of doing so, but am relieved to find well researched alternatives that cost significantly less than $100+/month. , Thanks so much for responding! plexus is a relatively new multi-level-marketing company whose signature product is barely 3 years old. I found some that still use synthetic nutrients but the prices are WAY better, as well as the quality. Thanks! 2. Yay! Its essentially the same idea with a refrigerated probiotic , https://www.enviromedica.com/learn/do-probiotics-need-to-be-refrigerated/ (this article references some good scientific research that may be helpful!). Any suggestions for the Chromium in this product? It was coming out of me for 3 days. Thank you for sharing your experience, Joan! ProBio 5 (60 Count) by Plexus $48.50$48.50 ($0.81/count) Plexus BioCleanse 120ct $46.00$46.00 ($0.38/Count) Total price: Add all three to Cart Some of these items ship sooner than the others. as v komunlnych vobch v obci bola 39,00 percenta. I did make a post a couple weeks ago on supplements for anxiety if youre interested! Having low doses is definitely beneficial, but it makes me cringe at the idea of taking that much daily. I am wondering if you would suggest slowly weaning off the products or ordering these and switching over immediately? I was also able to lower my LDL cholesterol by 10-20 in three months!! Theozone breaks down into activated oxygen and water in the bloodstream and oxidizes almost everything in its path.Activated oxygens are only attracted to weak cells because of their electric and chemical make-up and, therefore,attach only to the ones with pathogenic microbes inside them.Ozone effectively oxidizes the damaged cell membrane. Im planning on following WW Freestyle. 2020 Update: I am still NOT a fan of Plexus, and most of the people I know that have used it gave up on it pretty quickly. Thank you for your work here. I read the ingredients, looked at studies and healthy doses, then made my own. I will definitely start looking into some alternatives and work on another blog post Ill keep you updated! They contain magnesium oxide which is a very poorly absorbed form of magnesium but it is effective for cleaning the colon. 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