Just drink water and belly fat shrinks? Suntory’s new innovation that food lovers will want in their fridge! ![]()
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The ad created huge buzz — and now it’s actually on sale! Losing belly fat might soon feel as easy as drinking plain water. Japanese beverage giant Suntory has launched “Tokusui” (特水), a functional water that claims to help reduce abdominal fat.
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What kind of water is it? Why would it reduce belly fat?
At first glance, Tokusui looks exactly like regular water: 0 calories No sugar No caffeine Taste almost identical to normal water
(Some reviewers say there’s a faint rice-bran aroma if your nose is very sensitive.) The key is a special ingredient called HMPA.
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HMPA — what is it?
Its full name is 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid, extracted from fermented rice bran. Research suggests it may:
Help balance gut microbiota Improve metabolism Particularly reduce visceral fat (deep abdominal fat) in people with relatively high BMI
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Price & where to buy
Now available in Japan at convenience stores such as 7-Eleven and FamilyMart.
Price: about 150 yen (~$1–1.3 USD / ~35–45 THB depending on exchange rate)
Size: 600 ml — easy to carry and drink throughout the day like normal water
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