Sorry for my delayed response. Ive been on the fence about Plexus for sometime. ProBio 5 contains beneficial enzymes, probiotics, and botanical Grape Seed Extract that work together to support an optimal gut environment. Sorry I am just now responding to this! So excited to see this! they are not derived from food. Also this product contains an antifungal which kills the bad bacteria such as candida, which is such a common overgrowth. In the research I found, Chromium MAY help with blood sugar regularity, but clinical trials havent shown any significance to it actually doing that. But yes, I was referring to those 2 items from Plexus in that sentence. Unfortunately not everyone can afford Plexus, so I was simply providing my experience that I found to be alternatives . Also anything you can recommend for energy im dragging to get through the day! Im going to change to theQuercetin now and see what that does. This is exactly what I was looking for! I have been with Plexus for 2 years and I have tried everything under the sun. I found some that still use synthetic nutrients but the prices are WAY better, as well as the quality. Must admit that I did notice some small changes in my gut and over all health. Hey Kathleen! I actually bought into the gig last year. You gave me a great start and saved me a ton of time. Did you find any research on if this was safe to take while breastfeeding? Hi Sara. I was so excited to come upon your page and I love the suggestions that you made! If it is working for so many I think its worth a try. It by no means provides enough Cal or carbs to support an active or even barely active lifestyle and is essentially a high powered laxative with some ok stuff, enough B vitamins to cause actual harm, and so much caffeine I dont know how anyone sleeps on the stuff. HOME; DISTRICT. Other Ingredients: Polydextrose, citric acid, natural flavors, beet extract (for color), stevia leaf (Stevia rebaudiana) extract, luo han-guo fruit extract, guar gum, silicon dioxid And the ProBio5 contains - Proprietary Blend* (200 mg) Proteases Chitosanase* (from bacillus coagulans) Cellulase Peptizyme SP Probiotic Blend (100 mg) I have fibromyalgia and PCOS and I need help! Side note probiotics should not need to be refrigerated. Thank you so much for commenting. I couldnt find any, but if you have one, I am HAPPY to learn more! And as an ambassador, you can get the products much cheaper. I have worked the business, extremely part time and I make enough to pay for Plexus for my entire family. You can get 100 soft-gels for pretty inexpensive on Amazon. Then followed trying some other attempts. So glad you found the post helpful! It breaks down the cell wall of the yeast so that it can be killed easily. This is significantly less than suggested above. THANK YOU for all your research!! I just had labs drawn again a few weeks ago and the only things I have done differently is the Prebiotic and tumeric. Just wanted to let you know that I just created a post about herbs and supplements for anxiety. Can u suggest anything! Im sorry it didnt work for you as well as you hoped. It was the only thing that helped. No one has said it doesnt work. In fact, some users of this product have reported gaining weight, not losing it. Bacillus sporogenes is a spore-forming probiotic that is able to survive the manufacturing process and caustic stomach acid so it can establish itself in the intestinal tract. Theres more to it than that but I find it sad that you can make the claims that you do to your own profit. So the main ingredients in BioCleanse are bioflavanoids, magnesium, and vitamin c (as citric acid). (This is a really good article about yeast overgrowth and that it might not be as big of an issue as Plexus reps claim https://www.self.com/story/candida-overgrowth-problem-too-much-yeast-no-too-little-science), 365 Daily Probiotic, 1 tablet, twice a day (I take one with breakfast and one with dinner) [100 tablets which should equal a 50 day supply], (P.S. I am a mama to two littles and have not been able to loose the weight and have had a GI issues since my C-sections. I was also able to lower my LDL cholesterol by 10-20 in three months!! After 3 months I was back on track. I hope that they bring results to you like it has for me! The only question i have is the probiotic you suggest does not have digestive enzymes which i think are important. BUT, i think youre on the right track, and with the change in type of magnesium i think im going to try your way first and see what happens. Ive bought my assortment of baddies and eager to take better care of myself without breaking the bank. I have tried Plexus for about 3 months & enjoy it but it is way over my budget that I had cancel my orders. Its a common question I get since I published this post, because the 365 probiotics keep selling out! Its basically like special fiber to help keep you full for longer. Most excess gets excreted through your urine, but I just dont think it is healthy to be taking a laxative every single day. I take plexus and have never seen a more researched approach to alternatives. 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! Its wild. To be honest, the only ingredient that I think might have some validity is XOS. For sleep, I have my main post with suggestions here: https://www.sassyholistics.com/natural-sleep-support/. I upped on my ProBio5 to 4 pills a day for 6 months and my daily blood sugars went up. I havent seen this happening so tonight I hit the web to look for alternatives. But when I do take them consistently, I notice a difference Im less bloated, feel better, and tend to drop a couple pounds. Cause plexus CAN DO BETTER! I wish there was a way my insurance could pay for it. Thank you for this!! It was coming out of me for 3 days. You did a really great job of breaking down SO much information and making it understandable for those with limited medical knowledge. I bit the bullet and bought Plexus this month through an ambassador friend, just to try it. Did not work. Or a magnesium like biocleanse that I can take that amount daily to go. Whey protein tends to contain lower amounts of lactose, or none at all. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Have any questions or just want to keep in touch? Ive had constipation issues for years and am going to try this remedy. Thanks in advance! It blows my mind when people spend so much on clothes, coffe stands, sun glasses, their pets, etc. Instead of the Pro-Bio5: Garden of Life Ultimate Care Again, this Plexus product packs in ascorbic acid, as well a form of b6 that isn't very bioavailable. Just came across your post! Hey there, What is the usual TOTAL cost for the supplements from the various sources (where you get them)? Supports hydration by encouraging you to drink more water*. Yet not on what they are putting in or on ther bodies. Required fields are marked *. It seems like it is way out of most peoples budgets. MTHFR & Plexus. It breaks through the hard shell of the Candida. 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. & Alternatives. This product is marketed by Plexus Worldwide and it was launched in 2008. But he sent me links to several videos and labs that have been performed on plexus products. I was taking Plexus Bio-cleanse. I take less magnesium than what is in biocleanse because the amount in Plexus is like taking a laxative daily which is excessive. . He is no longer on a lot of VA prescriptions that were making him worse. (I also follow weight watchers but the probiotics help me stay ON WW!) No more seasonal, food or pet allergies. Thank you for your post. Magnesium is needed for over 200 enzyme processes in the cells. Stevia is a PLANT and has no toxins in it. Is there a specific culturelle product your recommend that is comparable to the 365 probiotic? I hope the alternatives work well for you! So happy I found this article. Thanks for this info. Ingredients & Science. Thanks for sharing your research! Hope that answers your question! I greatly appreciate this information! 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. Plexus ProBio5 is a blend of enzymes and probiotics formulated to support healthy digestion. 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. Two, I want to know where things come from, how they are sourced and if they are plant based. I have been struggling to find alternatives for a few extra items I bought. I have never tried green coffee bean extract. I am all ready to continue with these suggestions, not expecting to be off my bioidentical hormones but to SUPPLEMENT them! I know you mentioned your husbands diabetes. About to get all these products and see how it goes. Hello! Youre welcome, Lindsay! I was poor because its expensive. Feel less bloated. It seems to always be in stock. When I first wrote this post in 2016, Plexus was EVERYWHERE. Its why I stopped. The body cannot keep up its metabolism in this state, and begins to gather waste products morerapidly than it can eliminate them. This means that products are largely marketed and sold by brand ambassadors. I had added a good probiotic and magnesium, but not the pre-biotic or Quercetin. Plexus ProBio 5 is formulated to promote an optimal gut health environment to balance intestinal yeast. Hey Jenny, I have been using it on and off because of traveling, but whenever I do use it consistently, it helps with my bloating and I feel significantly better with my energy levels! I have also heard from a couple dozen women that they developed kidney or liver issues after using these products- big red flag to me! Sara Ana, I have been taking the Plexus four months now, the price is for me but I needed help. Looking forward to hearing what you think! Thats truly amazing!! 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