Is Plexus Keto-Friendly?

Yes, Plexus is Keto-friendly! Not only is Plexus allowed on Keto, its products are very complementary to the famous and very effective Keto diet.

Keep reading to learn how various Plexus products, such as Plexus Slim and Plexus Lean, actually boost the mechanisms of how Keto works to help you lose weight.

Keto Requirements & Mechanisms

Since you’re here, you probably already know that the Keto diet is one of the most effective diets for weight loss. But before we explore how Plexus products interact with Keto, let’s give ourselves a quick refresher on the key elements of Keto.

The keto diet is a special diet that limits the intake of carbohydrates and increases fats. Unlike many diets that involve strict calorie counting, with Keto you can prepare delicious food and lose weight in a fun way. This type of diet targets fat as an energy source. 

Keto Requirements

The goal of the keto diet is a limited intake of carbohydrates.

Different versions of the keto diet vary in the max number of grams of carbs allowed and the exact ratio of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. The generally accepted rule is a maximum of 20-50 grams of carbs per day.

The macronutrient ratio of calories should be:

• 5-10% – Carbohydrates
• 70-75% – Fat
• 20% – Protein

Does Plexus Slim have few enough carbs to be allowed on Keto?

Yes, Plexus Slim contains few enough carbohydrates to be allowed on Keto. If you check the ingredients of Plexus Slim, you will notice that this product contains 2 grams of carbohydrates per serving. So, if you are wondering if Plexus is keto-friendly, the carb levels in this product are well within the keto requirements of a maximum of 20-50 grams per day.

Keto Mechanisms

The reason the Keto diet is so effective for weight loss is closely connected to blood sugar levels and insulin.

When we eat carbs, they are quickly metabolized by our digestive system into glucose in our bloodstream (blood sugar). Because carbs are so quickly and easily metabolized, our blood sugar rises quickly. Our body cannot function well when our blood sugar is too high or too low. So insulin production spikes along with our blood sugar. Insulin reduces blood sugar levels and stores that blood sugar as fat. Not exactly what we’re hoping for if we’re trying to lose weight! Limiting carbs to almost nothing is one reason the Keto diet is so effective because it stops that blood sugar spike leading to insulin layering on extra fat.

On the other hand, when we eat fat and protein, our body has to work a lot harder to digest it and convert it to energy (glucose). So it provides much more slow-burning, even energy over time. So we never get that blood sugar spike and insulin to fat cycle.

Understanding this is the foundation for understanding that not only will Plexus Slim not bust your Keto rules, they will supercharge the mechanism of Keto, as you’ll understand in the next section.

How Plexus Slim Helps Regulate Your Blood Sugar and Insulin

Plexus Slim helps regulate the level of blood sugar and insulin in your body.

Chromium

Chromium is one of the active ingredients found in Plexus Slim. According to multiple clinical studies^{1 2} , this ingredient can help reduce and regulate blood sugar levels.

Green coffee bean extract

Clinical trials have shown that chlorogenic acid in the green coffee bean extracts plays a role in lowering blood sugar levels. ³

Alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) 

This ingredient is included in the composition of Plexus Slim due to its ability to help reduce body weight. ^{4 5} 

Additionally, several studies have been conducted that have shown that this ingredient can help regulate blood sugar. ⁶ 

Mulberry fruit extract

Mulberry fruit extract is a rock-star ingredient when it comes to regulating blood sugar and insulin:

In this study, researchers looked at the effect of mulberry fruit extract (MFE) on post-meal blood sugar and insulin levels in 84 healthy Indian men and women. The study included two separate trials, in which the participants consumed different doses of MFE with boiled rice. The results showed that adding MFE to rice reduced post-meal blood sugar and insulin levels compared to consuming rice without MFE. These effects were seen with doses as low as 0.37 grams of MFE. The researchers did not observe any negative side effects from consuming MFE. This suggests that MFE may be a useful way to reduce post-meal blood sugar and insulin levels, potentially helping to reduce the risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Xylooligosaccharide

Xylooligosaccharides are polymers of xylose sugar and are used for their health benefits. Namely, Xylooligosaccharide has a positive role in regulating weight ⁷ and blood sugar⁸.

Conclusion: Plexus Slim Is a Powerful Reinforcement for Keto Diet 

So, is Plexus Slim Keto-friendly?

Yes, not only does it not violate the max carbs allowed on Keto, but it also reinforces some of the key mechanisms of Keto’s success as a diet.

One of the strongest, most scientifically-supported effects of the Plexus Pink Drink is to regulate blood sugar and insulin levels. This supercharges the effectiveness of the Keto diet.

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