HMPA HMPA
Short for 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid.
In Japan: Foods with Function Claims notifications
Functions claimed (counted from notifications with this ingredient alone)
| Function | Notifications |
|---|---|
| Body fat | |
| Weight and BMI | |
| Post-meal blood sugar | |
| Cholesterol | |
| Memory and cognitive function |
Examples of notified claims (our translation)
This product contains 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid (HMPA). HMPA has been reported to have the function of reducing abdominal fat (visceral fat, total abdominal fat) and waist circumference in people with a higher BMI. With continued intake, it has also been reported to have the function of making it easier for the blood sugar that rises after meals to return to normal in people whose after-meal blood sugar is on the high side, and the function of lowering LDL cholesterol and total cholesterol in people whose LDL cholesterol is on the high side.
This product contains 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid (HMPA). HMPA has been reported to have the function of reducing abdominal fat (visceral fat) and waist circumference in people with a higher BMI.
This product contains 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)propionic acid (HMPA). HMPA has been reported to have the function of reducing abdominal fat (visceral fat) and waist circumference in people with a higher BMI. It has also been reported to have the function of lowering the blood sugar that has risen after meals in people whose after-meal blood sugar is on the high side.
Cautions written in the notifications (most common)
- “If you are taking medication, are under a doctor's care, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this product.” (5 notifications)
- “Taking too much, or depending on your constitution or physical condition, may loosen the stool, so follow the recommended daily amount.” (2 notifications)
- “Depending on your constitution, it may loosen the stool.” (2 notifications)
Under Foods with Function Claims, the company notifies the Consumer Affairs Agency of the scientific evidence on its own responsibility; the government does not review or approve it. You can look up each product's notification by the number on the package in the Consumer Affairs Agency's database (Japanese).
In the EU: the register of health claims
No claim in the EU register
- The EU register of health claims has no claim for this ingredient. In the EU, the review of many plant-based claims (about 2,000) remains on hold, and those claims are not listed in the register.
In the EU, only health claims whose evidence has been assessed by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and authorised by the European Commission may be used on food. “Not authorised” means the evidence for that claim was not established under EU standards — not that the ingredient is dangerous.
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Example of a product notified with this ingredient
シボラナイト４ （明治薬品株式会社）
Food with Function Claims, notification No. K970. Chosen from products sold on Rakuten whose names match a current notification to the Consumer Affairs Agency, picking one with many reviews.
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