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ACRO DIET
Evidence-based weight loss,
a prescription that fits your body
We help regulate appetite and support metabolism,
and guide your next step as you progress
DIET HERBAL MEDICINE
Not a diet that only
suppresses appetite
ACRO herbal diet medicine helps reduce weight and body fat by regulating appetite and supporting metabolism,
while also looking after how you feel during weight loss
01Metabolic support
Helps energy metabolism and expenditure run smoothly
02Appetite control
Helps cut down overeating, snacking and late-night eating, and manage portion size
03Weight & body-fat reduction
Helps reduce weight and body fat alongside diet and lifestyle care
04Condition care during weight loss
We check sleep, fatigue, bowel habits and other changes during weight loss
Expected changes and the pace of weight loss vary from person to person
ACRO DIET CARE
Grounded in evidence,
we set the direction of your weight loss
ACRO's doctors read and summarize the latest obesity research themselves and use it as the basis for care and weight-loss planning
Lost on your diet? The fundamentals of weight loss (feat. JAMA)
JAMA review on adult obesity care: key points for weight loss
Wegovy, Mounjaro, Saxenda: how weight comes back after stopping
Losing weight vs. keeping it off: what's different?
OBSERVATIONAL STUDY · J. Korean Medicine 2022
Confirmed in an observational study
10 weeks of change
−10.2%
Average 10-week weight change · average −7.64 kg
In an observational study involving ACRO doctors, the average weight of 118 patients taking diet herbal medicine changed from 74.59kg to 66.95kg over 10 weeks
Study result (10 wks)Reference estimate (about 65.9kg at 3 months · about 62.4kg at 6 months; varies by individual)
Reference estimates apply the average curve of other 3- and 6-month weight-loss studies to our 10-week result. They are not a promise of results and vary by individual
These are average results for study participants; the amount and duration of weight loss vary by individual
PERSONALIZED CARE
Even at the same weight,
the prescription can differ
ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic checks not only weight and body composition but also eating habits, overall health,
and pulse and tongue diagnosis to prescribe herbal diet medicine for each person
- Weight & body composition
- Appetite & eating patterns
- Sleep & fatigue
- Bowel habits
- Current medications & conditions
- Past weight-loss experience
- Pulse & tongue diagnosis
Based on the consultation, we set your weight-loss goal and prescription plan
DIET PROGRAM
Checking each change,
we decide the next step of your weight loss
Weight, appetite and condition change as you lose weight. At every visit we check where you are and adjust the prescription and how to take it
Consultation
Check your current state
We check body composition, eating habits and health
to set your goal and first prescriptionWeight loss
Adjusting as you progress
If weight plateaus or appetite and condition change,
we adjust the prescription and how to take itMaintenance
Care after reaching your goal
Rather than stopping right away, we review dosage and eating patterns
and move you into the maintenance phase
PRESCRIPTION OPTIONS
ACRO S-Capsule and Custom Decoction
The right form of prescription is decided after consultation, based on your health, lifestyle and accompanying symptoms
Easy in daily life
S-Capsule
A tailored prescription in capsule form that is easy to carry and take. It is prescribed according to your condition and progress
About the S-Capsule
Closer attention to your health
ACRO Custom Decoction
Herbal ingredients and doses are adjusted for each person, with closer attention to health and accompanying symptoms
About the Custom DecoctionQUALITY & SAFETY
Quality-controlled,
standardized herbal ingredients
- Herbal ingredients
- ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic uses standardized herbal ingredients quality-controlled by manufacturers certified under Korea's MFDS hGMP.
- Medication care
- If you feel discomfort or changes in condition while taking it, the dosing and prescription are adjusted after talking with our doctors
FOR YOU
Do any of these sound familiar?
If even one applies, let's start by checking your current state in a consultation. Whether to prescribe is decided after reviewing your health and current medications
Every evening, it's hard to resist snacks and late-night food
Appetite controlI eat little, but my weight won't come down
Metabolic supportI've lost weight and gained it back again and again
Managing the processDoing it alone, I don't know what to do or how
Step-by-step guidanceWhenever I diet, I can't sleep and tire easily
Condition careI take other medication and worry whether herbal medicine is OK
Medication careEven if I reach my goal, I'm not confident I can keep it
Maintenance careStart by checking
where you are now
DOCTOR'S CONTENTS
Answered by our doctors
Your diet questions
From appetite and metabolism to plateaus and maintenance,
we answer the questions we hear most in the clinic
After GLP-1
After using Wegovy or Mounjaro,
if you need ongoing care
ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic reviews how long you used it, when you stopped, and your current appetite and weight changes, then advises on what to do next
About after-GLP-1 care →FAQ
About herbal diet medicine
Frequently asked questions
Written by ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic doctors · Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, Seoul
Last updated 2026.10.18
Q01What effects can I expect from herbal diet medicine?
It helps regulate appetite and portion size and supports metabolism, aiding weight and body-fat loss alongside diet and lifestyle care. In an observational study involving ACRO doctors, the average 10-week weight change of 118 patients was −10.2% of starting weight (average −7.64kg). These are average results for study participants and vary by individual.
Q02How does herbal diet medicine support metabolism?
A prescription matched to your condition helps energy metabolism and expenditure run smoothly. We also watch fatigue and condition changes during weight loss and adjust the prescription. How much you notice it varies by person
Q03How do the S-Capsule and Custom Decoction differ?
The S-Capsule is a tailored prescription in an easy-to-carry capsule form. The ACRO Custom Decoction adjusts ingredients and doses with closer attention to health and accompanying symptoms. Which form suits you is decided after consultation
Q04How is the weight-loss process managed?
We check your starting state in a consultation, then adjust the prescription and dosing to changes in weight, appetite and condition. After you reach your goal, we guide you through maintenance
Q05What herbal ingredients do you use?
We use standardized herbal ingredients quality-controlled by manufacturers certified under Korea's MFDS hGMP. Ingredients and doses are set after consultation to suit each person
Q06Can I consult if I'm taking other medication?
Yes. We review your current medications and conditions at the first visit and decide on prescribing and dosing with interactions in mind
Q07What if I feel discomfort while taking it?
Talk with our doctors to review how you take it, and the prescription is adjusted if needed. Discomfort such as sleeplessness or palpitations may appear early on
Q08How is weight managed after reaching my goal?
Rather than stopping abruptly, we review dosage and eating patterns and move into maintenance. How to take the medicine and manage during maintenance is decided together in consultation
Q09Can I consult after using Wegovy or Mounjaro?
Yes. We check how long you used it, when you stopped and your current appetite and weight change, then explain how to manage from here
CONSULTATION
Find the weight-loss approach
that fits you
We review your current condition and lifestyle
and recommend a suitable prescription and care plan
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