Plexus (the pink drink) vs Shakeology

If you've looked into any weight loss products recently I'm sure you've seen all the hype about Plexus (the pink drink) . I've had a lot of people come and ask me the difference between that and shakeology . Honestly until a few days ago I really had no idea!! So I set out on a mission to find out information on this pink drink .... Here is what I found:

Plexus advertises itself as a non meal replacement drink to be drank a 1/2 hour before a meal .  It is said to help keep blood sugar , cholesterol and lipids at a healthy level. They also say to speed up the process you should take their accelerator pills . 

The prices come in at 84.95 for a 30 day supply (not including any of the extra pills) 

Here's the ingredients for the drink 

Here is the accelerator pills : 

In my opinion and experience any kind of diet pill is not good ! But again that is my opinion so I continued my research .  I found a few very BIG red flags ...

 

The high levels of chromium..  

Chromium is a mineral the body uses to digest food. Those most at risk for a chromium deficiency are those who are diabetic and the elderly . Chromium also helps to move blood sugar (glucose) from the bloodstream into the cells to be used as energy and to turn fats, carbohydrates, and proteins into energy. 

The chromium found in foods will not hurt you. But taking excessive chromium supplements can lead to stomach problems and low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Too much chromium from supplements can also damage the liver, kidneys, and nerves, and it may cause irregular heart rhythm. ( straight from WebMD) 

That's some pretty serious risks and they are giving you 167% of the daily value in both the drink and accelerator pills . 

Now the second red flag... 

Plexus accelerator  was banned in Canada and Australia! 

https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/plexus-slim-accelerator-capsules-and-plexus-slim-accelerator-3-day-trial-pack

You can read the who article but my main takeaway was this : 

• They contain the undeclared banned chemical 1,3-dimethylamylamine (DMAA)
• Consumers are advised that DMAAis listed in Appendix C of the Standard for the Uniform Scheduling of Medicines and Poisons (SUSMP). Substances within Appendix C are of such danger to health as to warrant prohibition of sale, supply and use. 
• Risks associated with its use include high blood pressure, psychiatric disorders, bleeding in the brain and stroke.

Aside from all the ingredients the plexus system itself is setup for failure.  Even if it does all that it claimes it is not teaching any healthy habits . What do you think will happen as soon as you stop taking it? You still have the same diet , same cravings and you go back right to where you started ! 

Ok are you all still with me?! Now let's take a quick peak at shakeology. 

• ProprietaryProteinBlend: Proteins are important for mental clarity, lean muscle building, improving skin and hair, and reducing cravings. The proprietary superfoods in this blend include: Whey, Sacha Inchi, Chia, Flax, Quinoa, Amaranth, Brown Rice, Pea.

• Proprietary Super-Fruit/Antioxidant Blend: promotes antioxidant support for a healthy immune system, heart, and optimal blood pressure. The proprietary superfoods in this blend include: Camu-Camu, Acai, Acerola Cherry, Bilberry, Goji Berry, Grape Seed, Green Tea, Lun Hao Guo, Pomegranate, Rose Hips.

• Proprietary Super-Green/Phytonutrient Blend: This is one of the greatest benefits in my eyes...It detoxifies! The liver, kidneys, and blood get detoxification benefits that restore health and vitality. Superfoods in this blend include: Moringa, Chlorella, Spirulina, Spinach, Barley Grass, Kamut Grass, Wheat Grass, Oat Grass.

• Proprietary Adaptogen Blend: helps protect the body from stress, supports the immune system, and balances the endocrine system. Superfoods that support this blend include: Ashwagandha, Astragalus, Cordyceps, Ginkgo, Maca, Maitake, Reishi, Schisandra, Tulsi (Holy Basil).

• Proprietary Pre- and Probiotic/Digestive Enzyme Blend: helps increase nutrition absorption, promotes regularity, and improves digestion. Superfoods in this blend include: Yacon Root, Lactobacillus Sporogenes, Amylase, Cellulase, Lactase, Lipase, Protease, Bromelain, 

 Other ingredients: 

• Natural Sweetener Blend (Non-GMO Fructose, Stevia):  unlike other “diet” shakes that use “Aspartame”, Shakeology has NO aspartame and uses Stevia. Stevia is found in sunflower family of sweetleaf and sugarleaf. The sweetness ends up being 300 times more sweet than artificial flavorings. The best part is, it controls diet by giving you less carbs and less chance of disease and study-proven cancer like Aspartame

• Natural Chocolate Flavor: this means that the flavor of chocolate is derived from a cacao plant, which produces natural cocoa.

• Xanthan Gum:  This is basically a laxitive ingredient that helps with food thickening. There are no bad studies that I have found on this ingredient, but it can contain very small doses of wheat.

• Guar Gum: according to Wikipedia, this gum can help with digestion and regularity. It has a significant amount of soluble fiber which helps promote this effort, and is used for most foods to thicken

 Trying to get all of these supplements in your daily diet would cost you a ton of money. Unless you have a money tree it's to expensive!  (around $1256.40 per month, at $41.88 per day). One serving of Shakeology is around $4.33 or $129.95 per month.

If you are like me and are serious about your health, click below to try Shakeology for yourself. All new orders are guaranteed with a 30-day money back guarantee, even if the bag is empty.  Remember to save on shipping I recommend to order the auto ship to save yourself on shipping costs, and you can cancel at any time!