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ProbioSlim

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ProbioSlim from Force Factor is a probiotic supplement designed to help you lose weight while supporting healthy digestion.

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ProbioSlim Review - Safety, Ingredients, Does It Work?

By Anthony Dugarte, M.D., C.S.C.S

Updated on: Mar 2, 2020

What Is ProbioSlim?

ProbioSlim from Force Factor is a probiotic containing a blend of ingredients that will allegedly improve digestion and support weight loss.

In fact, according to their site, taking 1 capsule of ProbioSlim twice daily will:

  • Relieve diarrhea
  • Reduce Constipation
  • Alleviate gas
  • Minimize bloating
  • Increase the growth of beneficial bacteria
  • Reduce harmful bacteria
  • Support weight loss

This is a tall order for any supplement, though these claims are not unusual for those that include probiotics.

These are the friendly bacteria that form your microbiome - the network of microorganisms within your gut. Probiotics differ from harmful bacteria in that they can offer a wide variety of health benefits.

ProbioSlim claims to support the actions of their probiotic with other ingredients to offer the maximum benefits.

In this article, we’ll dive into the scientific support for ProbioSlim’s ingredients to see if there is any merit to Force Factor’s claims.

What Are the Ingredients?

While the probiotic is the star of this supplement, there are many ingredients Force Factor includes in supporting roles. The combination of these ingredients may contribute to ProbioSlim’s proposed benefits.

Each capsule of ProbioSlim contains a total of 541mg of their Whole Health Superblend:

LactoSpore Bacillus Coagulans

This probiotic is thought to improve diarrhea, constipation, gas, and bloating. While the company shares the specific strain in their supplement, they do not detail the quantity they include.

We can get a sense of what this strain has to offer from the handful of available studies, though we are unable to determine if ProbioSlim has a large enough dose to be effective.

Force Factor claims that LactoSpore is designed to survive the harsh environment of your stomach to get to the intestines and exert its benefits. This seems to be in line with the scientific support for this strain.

A recent randomized trial demonstrated the ability of LactoSpore to improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) in subjects with depression.

Those treated with LactoSpore at a daily dose of 2 billion CFU over 3-months improved digestive symptoms and reduced lab values for inflammation.

Though limited, there is available support for the proposed actions of LactoSpore. Keep in mind that although benefits were seen in subjects with Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), this does not necessarily mean that healthy individuals will benefit from use.

Green Tea Leaf Complex

Used for centuries in natural medicine, it Green Tea Lead Complex may boost energy and spark weight loss.

These effects are likely related to its caffeine and catechin content.

The combination of 200mg of caffeine and green tea at 90, 200, 300, and 400mg doses up to 3x daily all seemed to boost energy expenditure to the same degree. This illustrates that large doses of green tea are not needed to achieve this benefit.

The combination of 500mg of green tea and exercise improved body weight, BMI, waist to hip ratio, and body fat percentage more than exercise alone.

While the weight loss and energy benefits of green tea seem clear, Force factor doesn’t share details for how much of this supplements is inside ProbioSlim

Caffeine

One of the most commonly used substances worldwide, the inclusion of caffeine in ProbioSlim may help boost energy, combat fatigue, and support weight loss.

These effects are well-studied.

Caffeine at 3 mg/kg body weight doses given before physical activity resulted in more fat burning in healthy subjects. Doses at 3-6mg/kg body enhanced performance during endurance exercise.

A recent review of 13 studies found that caffeine can promote weight, BMI, and body fat reductions. Lastly, you may also be able to better maintain weight loss success by consuming caffeine.

Caffeine has a proven ability to boost energy and support weight loss; ProbioSlim offers 2 forms of caffeine but does not detail the quantity of either.

Prebiotic Fruit Extract

Kiwi, fig, and papaya extracts are included in ProbioSlim to act as a source of food to fuel LactoSpore.

Prebiotics are non-digestible substances or fiber that can improve health by stimulating the activity of probiotics.

But they may offer more than just support for probiotics.

Prebiotics may play a role in increasing the digestions and absorption of nutrients, decreasing harmful bacteria, reducing allergies, and improving immune function.

Safety and Side Effects

Serious side effects are extremely rare in probiotic supplements. You are most likely to experience mild side effects like abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea.

These symptoms are relieved by lowering your dose or discontinuing use.

ProbioSlim is also a stimulant-containing supplement. As it offers 2 forms of caffeine, the risk for unwanted effects may be greater.

The FDA warns against rapidly consuming 1,200mg of caffeine, as this can cause seizures. Additionally, 400mg daily is understood to be the safest use of caffeine.

As Force Factor does not share the total caffeine content, consuming this supplement, along with your normal coffee, soda, and tea regimen, may put you in an unsafe range.

Consuming excess caffeine may result in restlessness, nausea, agitation, rapid heart rate, and elevated blood pressure.

For these reasons, be cautious with ProbioSlim and similar products. Always ask your physician about safety concerns before using probiotics. Consume probiotics only in the ways that are recommended.

What Does ProbioSlim Cost?

You can pick up your ProbioSlim online at Walmart and Amazon - their 60ct (1-month supply) is available for $53.56 or $35.76, respectively.

Naturally, this means that Amazon is the more cost-effective choice. Also, as Probioslim is prime eligible, you can take advantage of the free shipping and returns.

According to their site, your purchases are backed by a 30-day guarantee.

To process your return, simply call 1-800-429-0415 for an RMA number. The RMA number should be attached to the outside of your package and returned to:

Force Factor, 105 Commerce Dr, Aston, PA 19014

Alternatives

A quick internet search will reveal the vast number of combined pre and probiotic supplements similar to ProbioSlim that are currently available.

Complete Prebiotic & Probiotic from Olympian Labs is a great example. A 1-month supply is currently $21.99 at the Vitamin Shoppe.

This blend provides 25 billion CFU in each capsule and is more cost-effective than ProbioSlim.

You may also save money by purchasing your pre and probiotic supplements separately.

Lastly, you can obtain pre and probiotics naturally from consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, kimchi, and kombucha. However, it would be challenging to be certain of which strains and how much you are getting.

The Bottom Line

While ProbioSlim contains ingredients that are backed by research, the company does not share details of the quantity of each.

This makes it impossible to determine if the amount of each ingredient is too little to be effective or how likely you are to experience side effects.

While the unwanted effects of pre and probiotics are mild, those related to excess caffeine can be dangerous. This seems to be reflected in the 3.7 rating at Amazon on over 700 reviews.

Those least happy cite a number of side effects that include hand tremors and digestive issues.

Pricing is another concern. You can save by purchasing at Amazon, but it is still a fairly pricey supplement.

If you’re experiencing symptoms you feel may be relieved by a dietary supplement, your first step should be discussing with your doctor.

Customer Reviews

2.0 Stars out of 57 Reviews
5 Star:12% 4 Star:8% 3 Star:5% 2 Star:10% 1 Star:63%
29% Recommend This Product
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Posted on Mar 14, 2015

Use a visa gift card for online purchases

By Brandie, Cleveland, TX, Verified Reviewer

I ordered the trial but didn't start taking the product until I read some reviews. After reading all of this on here, I will not start taking this product ever. I would like to add that you should get a visa gift card to order things like this instead of putting it on your credit card. This way if you don't like the product, they wont be able to bill you for anything else. They are one time use cards so once you spend all the money on the card, they wont be able to bill you for anything else later. This is the only way my family makes online purchases. This also helps with people somehow getting your credit card info since it's just a gift card. So once you spend all the money on the card, it won't matter who gets the card number.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 27 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 31, 2015

Ordered Trial, Then saw these Reviews.

By Connie Cleveland Keller, Verified Reviewer

I ordered the trial of ProbioSlim and saw my account debited right away for $2.99. But what also made me suspicious was beside the charge on my bank statement, it also said "waiting for final amount from merchant". Why would it need to do that if it was indeed only $2.99?

Then I stumbled upon this page where I started reading all of your reviews. How I was going to keep getting ProbioSlim and be charged for it after the trial period, without my knowledge or consent. How sneaky. So I called the phone number provided and asked to cancel. The gentleman asked me why I wanted to cancel. I was honest and told him that I was reading on a website that the Company keeps charging after the trial period and sending product, without the customer consent or knowledge, and I didn't want this to happen to me. He then said, ok, you've been canceled. Ha, no arguments what so ever.

I asked for a refund of my $2.99, but he told me my trial of the product had already been sent out to me, so that was not an option. I can live with knowing I made a $2.99 mistake. I want to thank you all for potentially saving me hundreds of dollars.

I never read anywhere on the ProbioSlim website that I was joining a membership, and the product would continue to be sent to me and billed to my account. They should be put out of business for cheating people, and being deceptive.

Thank you again everyone, for saving me.

Helpful Review? 57 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 5, 2015

Total rip!

By Barbara O, KY, Verified Reviewer

My husband ordered these and the NEXT day called to cancel the auto shipping. They even called him to confirm and ask why we were cancelling and STILL they send the next bottle and charged us $75 + change! Called and, of course, had no record of the call. DUH.... And the kicker? They don't work any better than taking two aspirins.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 16 People Have Voted

Posted on Jun 22, 2015

Do Not Buy

By Judy , Missouri, Verified Reviewer

The product was not agreeing with me and I called to cancel and they would not cancel it for me. They said they would put my account on hold and they couldn't charge my account until it was off hold and they would call first before they charged my bank. Well, guess what? They took money out of my bank today without calling. I have a bill due in two days that is an automatic withdrawal and the money is not there now.

I called Probioslim to report what happened and spoke with Tyler. He told me that the first person I talked with should not have told me they would call because they don't. Then Tyler said I could have a refund but it would only be 60% of what I was charged. I told him I wanted to talk to a manager and he put me on hold. I believe he came back on the line telling me his name was Chris. I told him he sounded a lot like Tyler and the phone went silent. I held on and finally he said that he had taken care of me and I would get a full refund in two to three days. My bill is due in two days. I told him it had better be in the bank tomorrow or they were getting a bill for the service charge. He continued to try to make a fool out of me that I would have my money back in three days at the latest. I told him that would be too late and it had better be in there tomorrow and he said it will be returned. I told him if it wasn't that I would be calling back.

Missouri's Attorney General will be hearing about this and very soon. Do not trust Probioslim. Buy it at GNC if you really want it.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 29 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 6, 2015

Rip off

By Melinda, Mohrsville PA, Verified Reviewer

This product is a rip off! Tried to cancel and they offer you the pills at a cheaper price. Won't let you return unused unopened merchandise for a refund. Bad customer service. Better products on the market. Very overpriced.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 18 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 11, 2015

They kept my product and my money!

By Rebecca Diaz-Bee, Muskogee, OK, Verified Reviewer

Please be aware of these types of offers about the two week trial. You don't easily see the high cost of $78.00 until it's too late. You call company and they say "Oh well, too bad, time is up for returning product."​

Would not recommend this and warning everyone that you will be parted from your money.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 17 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 17, 2015

Don't troll the internet late at night.

By Sheila SMith, Salinas, CA, Verified Reviewer

I was taken in once before years ago, and forgot about the experience until I received a bottle of product in the mail and a bill for $74.98 for something I did not order and do not want. Calling the customer service number got me into a flame war about the deception. Supposedly I will get a refund (but not for shipping) for this bottle of pills. Even if the product was wonderful, which I certainly haven't ascertained, I would want nothing to do with a company that tricks people into spending money. So I hope I remember next time I contemplate sending away for a "free, no-risk trial." There is no free lunch, and we'd be better off remembering that.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 13 People Have Voted

Posted on Jul 21, 2015

I haven't lost anymore weight than I was already losing

By Tammy Ernst, Hamilton, Ohio, Verified Reviewer

Don't order the trial. They have tried to charge my credit card five times in two weeks. Scammers.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 16 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 16, 2015

Probioslim

By Ana, Hatboro, PA, Verified Reviewer

Got it from GMC. I tried it and it did nothing. I haven't lost anything and I have been exercising. I won't purchase this again -- very expensive and not worth it at all.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 16 People Have Voted

Posted on Aug 26, 2015

Poor product and sneaky pricing

By Patricia Coburn, Bullhead City AZ, Verified Reviewer

I ordered a sample of this product o line and was billed $4.95. I called their number and told them that I did not want any more.

Twelve days later I was charged $94.96 on my credit card. I tried to call the number on my statement and was put on hold for at least 15 minutes each time. I left a call back number, but never received one.

I finally called again and after 20 minutes got a real (?) person. This man simply kept repeating that the information was on the website that I had 14 days to cancel and they had no record of my cancellation call. Finally he agreed to credit my account for 30% of the charge. I told him that it was no acceptable. He finally said that they would credit my account for 50% of the charge, I did not want to spend any more time, so I accepted this offer.

This is the second time I have had this happen when ordering samples. Be sure to read the entire agreement before giving them your credit card.

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Helpful Review? 12 People Have Voted

Posted on Sep 9, 2015

Scam (At the Highest level)

By Vishenia Huery, Memphis,TN, Verified Reviewer

Several months ago I ordered what was advertised as a "free" shipment of the Probioslim product.

I called within the specified guideline to cancel all future orders and was advised that no future orders would be issued. Approximately 7-10 days later my credit card was billed and I immediately followed up as well.

I was then advised that there was no record of my call and I had been billed for future shipments and my order was on the way. I further explained that I was no longer interested and was advised to return the shipment at my expense once it was received and my card would be fully credited.

It was clearly evident that this was a fraudulent company that I was involved with so I contacted the bank and was advised to close the account of card in order to hinder any future charges. Once the follow up order arrived, I immediately went the Post Office and had the item shipped back to the warehouse. (This was approximately 06/02/2015).

I was issued a receipt regarding the tracking of the item but within another week or so my account was credited and I have since discarded the receipt. Now (3) three months later the company is attempting to scam me again.

Unfortunately the USPS was unable to provide me with a duplicate copy of the receipt but they did agree to accept a formal complaint from me and file a complaint regarding mail fraud. I was advised that a USPS Inspector would be assigned my complaint and hopefully the company would be issued formal charges.

I am also scheduled to meet with the local (BBB) Better Business Bureau on next week to discuss a formal complaint regarding the company's attempts at distribution in the Memphis venue as well.

I have learned my lesson and employ anyone reading this to never participate in these shipping scams again!

Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Company Response from ProbioSlim, LLC

Sep 18, 2015

Hi there,

I am sorry to hear about your experience. Have you tried reach out to our customer care center? They will be more than glad to help you out with his.

Thanks.

Helpful Review? 22 People Have Voted
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