Thrive’s DFT: Beyond The Hype and Misconceptions

Thrive DFT is not a ‘Thrive patch.’ Here, we address this and other common misconceptions about Le-Vel’s wearable nutrition technology.

There’s a lot to be said for the communication age. Being able to interact with practically anyone, anywhere in the world, at any time has its charms. Unfortunately, there are some downsides to the digital revolution because when communication is nearly universally available and instantaneous, misinformation spreads like wildfire.

Take Thrive DFT, for instance.

If you don’t know what Thrive DFT is, then you might still be familiar with the term “Thrive patch.” But that’s just another example of misconception because the hype across social media has taken the innovation of Le-Vel’s DFT, blown it out of proportion, and renamed it.

Lost? Don’t worry about it; I’m a long-time ‘Thriver,’ and I’m happy to explain.

Thrive Overview

Let’s start with Le-Vel. As you may already be aware, Le-Vel is a health and wellness company that has seen tremendous success over the past decade or so. Founded in 2012, Le-Vel went on to generate almost $3 billion in sales in only seven years, and a lot of that can be attributed to the Le-Vel Thrive Experience.

The Thrive Experience is a three-part system that consists of a daily regimen of capsules, nutrition shakes, and the aforementioned DFT. Essentially, you wake up in the morning and take two Thrive capsules, wait about 20 minutes and then drink a Thrive shake, and then place a Thrive DFT on a clean, dry area of skin (being sure to replace the DFT every 24 hours).

It’s pretty straightforward and extremely easy — the entire process can be completed in about 30 minutes from when your head leaves the pillow. But while the capsules and shakes are certainly integral to the Thrive Experience it’s the DFT that always seems to capture people’s attention.

Understanding Thrive DFT

First things first: Thrive DFT stands for derma fusion technology. It’s this technological breakthrough that sets DFT apart from traditional patches (like those that help with motion sickness or nicotine cravings). This is what I mean when I say that DFT is not a Thrive patch. The technology behind this product is unique enough that Le-Vel was able to patent it, which wouldn’t be the case if it were just a Thrive patch built on the same old transdermal patch technology that’s been around since the late 70s.

Thrive DFT works by infusing the skin with a unique version of the Thrive lifestyle formula, delivering nutrition over an extended period. So, while it sits on your skin, you’re benefiting from a constant influx of things like vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, probiotics, amino acids, and beneficial plant extracts. These work in conjunction with the Thrive formulas found in the capsule and shakes to provide a more rounded nutritional foundation and help close some of the gaps where modern diets usually fall short.  

In terms of weight management, Thrive DFT (as part of the greater Thrive Experience) provides assistance with appetite management, while also giving your body more of what it needs to perform better and power increased physical activity.

And that brings us to some of the misconceptions.

Thrive Misconceptions

What’s your first reaction when you hear about some new miracle weight-loss fad? If you’re anything like me, it’s to roll your eyes and move on. Improvement takes effort, it’s just how the universe works. Yes, the Thrive Experience is easy, in that it isn’t much trouble to take some capsules, drink a shake, and slap on a DFT. But if that’s all you’re doing, you’re not going to see the kind of results you’re probably hoping for. This is because the Three steps are only part of the Experience — if you want to enjoy everything Thrive has to offer, you need to optimize your lifestyle.

Regular exercise. Restful sleep. Rounded meals. Reduced caloric intake and fewer low-nutrition snacks. These are all part of the Thrive Experience, and unfortunately, they’re the parts that the hype tends to leave out. Like I said, I’ve been a Thriver for some time, so I can understand the enthusiasm people feel for the product, but it doesn’t do anyone any good to treat it like some sort of magical cure-all.

On the other hand, when used as directed, Thrive users can expect a range of potential benefits, including:

• Antioxidant support
• Cognitive function support
• Digestive support
• Immune support
• Lean muscle support
• General-discomfort relief
• Weight management support
• Joint-function support

With benefits like these, there is no need to oversell the Thrive Experience. The simple truth is that Thrive doesn’t need to be magic to be effective.

How to Use Thrive DFT

OK. So DFT isn’t a miracle cure and it’s not a Thrive patch; it’s an innovative and effective wellness solution that nonetheless requires dedication. If that sounds like something you might be interested in, here’s how to use it:

1. Choose a lean area of your skin (biceps, shoulders, forearms, legs, top part of your buttocks — whatever works best for you). Clean and dry that area of skin.

2. Remove the clear backing from the DFT foam plaster.

3. Press the adhesive side of the foam plaster to the clean area of skin.

4. Leave the DFT in place for up to 24 hours; the adhesive is waterproof so you can shower, swim, and exercise while wearing it.

5. To avoid skin irritation, be sure to rotate where you place the DFT; don’t expose any single area of skin to the adhesive for more than one or two consecutive days.

6. For best results, use the DFT as part of the three-step Thrive Experience, and include healthful eating and physical activity in your daily routine.

DFT: The Reality is Better than the Hype

Hype and misconceptions — they’re the price we pay to remain connected, but that doesn’t mean you should let it sour you on something that really is exceptional. Thrive DFT isn’t snake oil, it isn’t a miracle that defies science, and it is definitely not a Thrive patch; it’s a research-backed solution for those who want to get a better handle on their health. And if that includes you, then Thrive DFT (along with the right dietary approach and physical activity) may be just the thing you’re looking for.