Juice Plus+ is produce powder in a capsule, so the side-effect story is short. The substance of this file is the business practices and the regulatory record — the things a shopper should weigh before a four-month, ~$216 commitment. Everything here is dated and linked.

The complaint themes

01The distributor (MLM) model & billing. The most common complaints involve the four-month billing block, difficulty cancelling, and the multi-level distributor structure — you buy through a rep, and the ~$216 charge recurs. See the cost breakdown for how the billing works.
02Undisclosed amounts. A recurring value complaint: the label discloses no individual plant amount, so buyers can’t verify what they’re paying for — the core knock in our 50/100 review.
03The regulatory record. A 2020 FTC warning letter, a 2019 €1M fine from Italy’s AGCM, and a 2023 DSSRC self-regulatory case over distributor health and income claims. Real marketing-conduct history, not product-safety findings.

Side effects and safety notes

As a whole-food produce capsule, Juice Plus+ has a mild safety profile — the most commonly reported effects are minor digestive changes (mild gas or stomach upset) when starting, typical of concentrated plant powders, and it carries NSF quality and gluten-free certifications that speak to manufacturing cleanliness. The important caveats are ordinary: it’s a supplement, not a substitute for eating produce, and anyone pregnant, nursing, or on medication should check with a clinician. The weightier considerations here aren’t safety — they’re the billing commitment and the marketing-conduct record above.

Frequently asked questions

Does Juice Plus+ have side effects?

As a produce-powder capsule its safety profile is mild — the most common reports are minor digestive changes (gas or stomach upset) when starting. It carries NSF quality and gluten-free certifications. It’s a supplement, not a replacement for eating produce.

What are the main complaints about Juice Plus+?

Mostly the distributor (MLM) sales model, the four-month billing commitment and cancellation friction, and the lack of disclosed plant amounts. Its record also includes a 2020 FTC warning letter, a 2019 €1M Italian fine and a 2023 DSSRC case over marketing claims.

Is Juice Plus+ a scam?

No — it’s a real, NSF-certified product, and we scored it 50/100. But its distributor model, four-month billing and undisclosed amounts draw legitimate criticism, and its marketing has a documented regulatory record. Judge it on the disclosed facts, which our review lays out.

Sources

  1. Juice Plus+ — product materials and certifications (NSF quality, gluten-free; no disclosed plant amounts). Regulatory record: US FTC warning letter (2020), AGCM Italy €1M fine (2019), DSSRC case (2023). Checked July 2026.
  2. Consumer review platforms and BBB/distributor complaint themes (billing, cancellation, MLM; linked live, not republished). Accessed July 2026.
  3. The Ingredient Report — Juice Plus+ review (50/100) and cost breakdown. Checked July 2026.

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Content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Medical disclaimer.