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Not everything marketed is technically FDA approved. This is why you see many say the “ingredients” are FDA approved, but not the proprietary blend, nor the actual product itself. This holds true for Plexus as well.

To be approved by the FDA (Federal and Drug Administration), the FDA site is clear on the responsibility of the FDA.

FDA is responsible for protecting the public health by regulating human and animal drugs, biologics (e.g. vaccines and cellular and gene therapies), medical devices, food and animal feed, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation.

Plexus is not being used as a drug for treatment. It is true, the company originally created the product for diabetics. However, during trial studies it was found those taking Plexus Slim lost weight and had a reduction in inches. The company chose to market the product on these findings.

FDA does not "approve" health care facilities, laboratories, or manufacturers. FDA does inspect product manufacturers to verify that they comply with good manufacturing practices.

A company cannot say it is FDA approved. It must submit any claims to the department.

The FDA describe the role of a food or food component (such as a nutrient) that is intended to affect the structure or function of the human body. One example is "calcium builds strong bones."

Dietary supplement firms that make structure-function claims on labels or in labeling must submit a notification to FDA. This notification must be submitted no later than 30 days after marketing the dietary supplement with the structure/function claim. Additionally, the notification must include the text of the claim, as well as other information, such as the name and address of the notifier.”

So what is in the Plexus Slim?

Plexus Slim contains in its proprietary blend the following main ingredients.

• Polydextrose
• Citric Acid
• Beet Root
• Lo Han Extract (the sweetner)
• Stevia
• Natural Flavors

Other ingredients listed are as follows.

• Chloragenic acid

There was an interesting small study done on the effects of cholorogenic acid and it was found to be potent for body weight reduction and regulation of lipid metabolism.

• Rosmairinic acid
• Hydroxyciniamic acid
• Citrin K
• Alpha lipoic acid
• Oxypregnane steroidal glycoside (hoodia)
• Chromium

Of all the ingredients listed, Alpha lipoic acid and Garcinia cambogia is known to help lose weight.

There is an excellent non-biased review found on Supplement Geek covering these ingredients in more detail.

Summary:

While the company producing Plexus cannot say the proprietary product is FDA approved, due to it not being a drug, the ingredients are approved.

Some of those ingredients have been found to reduce the weight, and on personal testimony this product appears to be working for many people.