Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Plenity is an FDA cleared, prescription-only aid for weight management. It is made from naturally derived building blocks—cellulose and citric acid. Taken with water 20 minutes before lunch and dinner, Plenity helps you feel full, eat less, and lose weight.

Plenity is taken as three capsules with 16 ounces (2 glasses) of water 20-30 minutes before lunch and dinner. Plenity absorbs the water you drink and mixes with the food you eat. And as you continue to use it, you feel fuller throughout the day.

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Plenity is the first and only FDA cleared weight management tool made from naturally derived building blocks—cellulose and citric acid. In a clinical study,* nearly 6 out of 10 people who took Plenity lost at least 5% of their body weight. Their average weight loss was 10% (about 22 pounds).

Plenity is not a drug and is stimulant-free and non-habit forming. It is an FDA cleared medical device available only by prescription. Plenity is not absorbed into the blood stream.

In a clinical study,* the overall incidence of side effects for people taking Plenity was no different than for people on a placebo. The most common side effects were fullness, bloating, flatulence, and/or abdominal pain.

Plenity has been shown in a clinical study to have a proven safety profile and is as well-tolerated as a placebo (a capsule with inactive ingredients).*

People with excess weight or obesity and have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 to 40 kg/m2 are eligible for Plenity, when combined with diet and exercise. Plenity is not indicated for anyone under the age of 18. If you are pregnant or are allergic to cellulose, citric acid, sodium stearyl fumarate, gelatin, or titanium dioxide, you should not take Plenity.

Any person under the age of 18 should not take Plenity. If you are pregnant or are allergic to cellulose, citric acid, sodium stearyl fumarate, gelatin, or titanium dioxide, you should not take Plenity.

BMI is calculated using your weight (in lb.) and height (in inches). To calculate your BMI, divide your weight in pounds (lb.) by your height in inches (in.) squared, and then multiply by a factor of 703.

For instance, a person who is 200 lb. and 5’ 10” would divide 200 by 4900 (70 squared), and then multiply by 703:

The CDC has created an easy to use BMI calculator at:
https://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/adult_bmi/english_bmi_calculator/bmi_calculator.html

Plenity has not been studied in people under the age of 18. It has been cleared by the FDA for adults.

Plenity is available in a limited supply right now in 48 U.S. states (for the time being, Plenity is not available in Florida or Virginia). To get Plenity, visit MyPlenity.com to start your online consultation. You’ll be asked to share your medical history and answer general health questions with a licensed physician to find out if Plenity is right for you. Once prescribed, Plenity will be shipped to your home via free 2-day delivery.

You do not need to meet with a physician in person to get Plenity! You can visit MyPlenity.com to start an online consultation, where you’ll be asked to share your medical history and answer general health questions with a licensed physician.

At the moment, Plenity is only prescribed to qualifying patients through an online telehealth experience. Starting in 2021, your own doctor will be able to prescribe Plenity too.

Plenity costs $98 for a one-month supply, or $1.75 per meal.

Plenity is not broadly available right now, so we don’t anticipate that health plans have evaluated Plenity to include in their coverage. If you have an HSA (Health Savings Account), FSA (Flexible Spending Account), or MSA (Medical Savings Account), you should be able to use that to cover some or all of your out-of-pocket costs for Plenity. Please check with your plan provider for reimbursement details.

Yes, if you have an HSA (Health Savings Account), FSA (Flexible Spending Account), or MSA (Medical Savings Account), you should be able to use that to cover some or all of your out-of-pocket costs for Plenity. Please check with your plan provider for reimbursement details.

Plenity is taken as three capsules with 16 ounces (2 glasses) of water 20-30 minutes before lunch and dinner. Plenity absorbs the water you drink and mixes with the food you eat. And as you continue to use it, you feel fuller throughout the day.

If you miss a pre-meal dose, take Plenity with 20 oz. of water during or immediately after your meal.

With Plenity, you may find it easier to eat less and feel satisfied within weeks of starting your new routine. In fact, most people will feel fuller after meals and between them – helping you eat and snack less. Many people begin to lose weight within the first four weeks of taking Plenity.

In a clinical study,* nearly 6 out of 10 people who took Plenity lost at least 5% of their body weight. Their average weight loss was 10% (about 22 pounds).

No. The capsule for Plenity is made with gelatin which is a porcine-derived product.

Yes, Plenity contains neither wheat nor gluten.

In your shipment of Plenity, you will receive instructions on how to join our members only Plenity community. Through the member community, you’ll have exclusive access to practical and trusted advice from registered dietitians and medical experts in their fields through articles, videos and resources for your weight management journey to make the changes that feel right for you.

Yes, once you’ve become a Plenity Member, you will be able to join the private, members only Plenity community, where you can interact with other Plenity members. You’ll also be given exclusive access to practical and trusted advice from medical experts and registered dietitians.

Please visit MyPlenity.com/get-updates in order to join the wait list. When you join the wait list, you’ll be one of the first to learn when Plenity is available.