SAFETY
ACRO herbal diet medicine
in numbers
From ingredients to how long you can take it — the standards first-time patients ask about most
Ingredients
100% herbalPrepared from freeze-dried MFDS-certified (hGMP) herbs
Liver & kidney function
NormalrangeConfirmed in studies testing blood and urine before and after ephedra
Ephedra clearance
48hours or lessPrescribed at the dose recommended by the Korean Medicine Obesity Society
Continuous use
6monthsAfter that, you may resume after a break, based on the doctor's judgment
Q&A
Common questions
about safety
Written by ACRO Korean Medicine Clinic doctors · Sinnonhyeon, Gangnam, Seoul
9 references
Q01Will herbal medicine damage my liver or kidneys?
It is 100% herbal medicine prepared from freeze-dried MFDS-certified (hGMP) herbs. In several studies testing blood and urine before and after taking ephedra, the main ingredient, liver and kidney function stayed within normal ranges, and lipid and blood-sugar markers actually improved
In a Korean study of 30,000 inpatients who had liver tests before and after taking herbal medicine, no serious herbal-medicine-related liver abnormalities were reported during the study period. We check liver function regularly while you take it
Q02Is ephedra (ma huang), common in diet medicine, harmful?
Ephedra is a key herb that raises metabolism and heat production to help break down body fat. Autonomic symptoms may appear briefly early on but fade quickly, and the related compounds leave the body within 48 hours
ACRO prescribes at the dose recommended by the Korean Medicine Obesity Society and manages discomfort individually
Q03I heard diet herbs cause palpitations and sleeplessness. Is that harmful?
These are mostly temporary autonomic symptoms early in treatment. A study of healthy people taking ephedra reported only heart-rate changes within normal ranges on ECG and ultrasound
If discomfort continues, we adjust dosing and the prescription after talking with you
Q04Is long-term use harmful?
It can be taken continuously for up to 6 months. If more is needed, you can resume after a break, based on the doctor's judgment
View 9 references
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SURVEY · 67 USERS
We asked
the people who took it
Survey results from 67 people who took ACRO herbal diet capsules
Did you have any discomfort?
- None36%
- 1 symptom42%
- 2 symptoms18%
- 3 or more4%
Which symptoms appeared?Multiple answers · people
- 24None
- 15Insomnia
- 9Palpitations
- 6Constipation
- 6Heartburn
- 24Other
Survey of 67 ACRO herbal diet capsule users; results vary by individual
CARE RESULT · SURVEY OF 67 USERS
We check quickly,
and adjust together
In a survey of 67 users, 98% said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the doctors' care
Your doctor personally reviews any change in how you feel while taking it, and adjusts dosing and the prescription when needed
Did symptoms improve after care?
- Better after 1 day10%
- Better after 1 week31%
- Better after 2 weeks16%
- Better after 1 month7%
- Resolved after finishingbad breath, thirst3%
Very satisfied 73%Satisfied 25%Somewhat satisfied 2%
CARE SYSTEM
Doctors' care,
connected through KakaoTalk
Ask us anything on KakaoTalk while you're taking it
STEP 01
Message us on KakaoTalk
Tell us right away about questions
or any change in how you feelSTEP 02
Your doctor reviews it
Your doctor checks your condition
and replies quicklySTEP 03
Adjust and keep going
We adjust the prescription if needed
so you can keep losing weight
How we adjust when needed
- Dosing & prescription changesWe adjust timing, dose and the formula
Pyeonan PillFor constipation while dieting
Sleep PillFor insomnia and palpitations- Acupuncture & chunaAdded when needed
REVIEW
What patients say about our care
Survey responses from ACRO herbal diet capsule users
I was happy with the quick feedback
Kim ○mI slept well after the Sleep Pill
Lim ○gThe doctor is very good
Yang ○sMy constipation eased with the Pyeonan Pill
Choi ○yThe care system is well organized
Park ○jI'd recommend it to my friends
Ahn ○iFind out if it fits your body
in a consultation first
CONSULTATION
Is this prescription right for you?
Talk to us first
We check your current health and medications
and then guide your prescription
1 min walk from Sinnonhyeon Stn. Exit 3Weekdays 10:30 – 20:30Sat · Sun · Holidays 10:00 – 15:3002-6925-1175