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> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic 2021 Reviews – Any Risky Side Effects?
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> Key: COMMONSSITE-149
> URL: https://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/COMMONSSITE-149
> Project: Apache Commons All
> Issue Type: Bug
> Reporter: Yoni Freedhoff
> Priority: Major
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> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic is a powdered superfood supplement marketed as a
> weight loss aid.
> The supplement contains fruit and plant extracts, probiotics, and other
> ingredients to support weight loss goals. By taking one healthy scoop of
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic daily, you could lose a significant amount of weight
> with this Japanese-inspired drink recipe powder for burning fat and improving
> digestion naturally.
> It is hard to research the supplement industry without running across a
> formula that claims to be derived from an ancient formula. The Okinawa Flat
> Belly Tonic illustrates this principle perfectly. As the product’s name
> suggests, this weight loss powder-based formula claims to tap into an ancient
> remedy found in Okinawa, Japan. This particular island in Japan is known
> around the world for the extremely impressive health of the people who
> inhabit the island. Men and women in Okinawa live longer than most other
> people, and the average weight is extremely low. Put simply, the people in
> Okinawa live extremely healthy lives.
> The [Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic|https://flatbellytonic.okinawa/] is supposedly
> derived from the diet of the people on this island. The formula is a powder
> that can be mixed into a variety of different liquids to make a tonic.
> According to the proponents of this weight loss solution, taking the tonic
> daily can help people to address inflammation and maintain higher energy
> levels. The most important benefit, according to some consumers, is that the
> tonic is a weight loss formula. Some people report losing ten or more pounds
> while using the Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic once daily.
> The essence of the Flat Belly Tonic is its various antioxidants, which
> provide a “healthy inflammation response” that can help to “balance energy
> levels.” The four main components of the formula, according to the product
> website, include: metabolism, energize, digestion, and safe and naturally
> occurring. This formula also comes with a 90 day money-back guarantee, which
> is revolutionary and helpful for consumers who want to try the supplement
> without risk. This expresses a high degree of creator confidence in the
> formula, but we’ve created this review to help the average consumer learn
> more about the Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic.
> But is the Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic safe or is it a scam? Does it have risky
> side effects or are there any real customer complaints about the Flat Belly
> Tonic? Can it genuinely help people lessen inflammation and lose weight?
> We’ll outline all of these questions (and their answers) in this review
> today. Keep reading to answer the most important available questions about
> the Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic.
> h2. What is Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic?
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic is a weight loss supplement sold online through
> FlatBellyTonic.Okinawa. The supplement contains natural ingredients to
> support weight loss, energy, metabolism, inflammation, and more.
> Superfood formulas have never been more popular. Many people take red or
> green superfood formulas daily to support their weight loss goals. Superfood
> formulas are rich with antioxidants that can support healthy inflammation.
> Some superfood formulas are also linked to weight loss.
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic is like a superfood formula, weight loss aid, and
> probiotic supplement rolled into one. By taking one scoop of Okinawa Flat
> Belly Tonic daily, you can support a range of benefits.
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic comes in the form of a powder. The manufacturer of
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic recommends mixing one scoop of powder with water, a
> shake, or the beverage of your choice every morning to enjoy all-day energy
> and fat-burning benefits.
> But does Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic really work? Can you really lose 54 pounds
> of fat by taking Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic? Find out everything you need to
> know about this weight loss aid and its effects today.
> h2. What Does Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic Do?
> [Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic|https://flatbellytonic.okinawa/] is marketed online
> with benefits similar to other superfood formulas, weight loss shakes, and
> probiotics, but seems to offer way more nutrient-dense superfoods and high
> profile ingredients than almost any other blend out there.
> Some of the ingredients in Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic – like the probiotics –
> optimize digestion and bacteria in your gut. This can make it easier to lose
> weight.
> Other ingredients boost metabolism. The fruit and plant extracts in Okinawa
> Flat Belly Tonic, for example, could inhibit fat formation and boost
> metabolism, which means your body naturally burns more energy.
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic also contains ingredients for inflammation. Some of
> the ingredients in Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic are designed to support healthy
> inflammation throughout your body. Certain plant and herb extracts have been
> shown to neutralize free radicals, helping support normal inflammation
> throughout your body.
> Overall, Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic claims to support your metabolism, energy,
> digestion, weight loss, and inflammation, among other benefits, which could
> transform your weight loss results.
> h2. How Does Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic Work?
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic uses plants, herbs, probiotics, and natural
> ingredients to support multiple parts of your body. According to the
> [official manufacturer, Okinawa Flat Belly
> Tonic|https://flatbellytonic.okinawa/] could support all of the following:
> *Metabolism:* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic claims to support your metabolism.
> Your metabolism plays a crucial role in weight loss, energy, and other parts
> of your body. By taking one scoop of Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic daily, you can
> purportedly increase fat oxidation, making it easier to lose weight by
> maintaining optimal metabolism.
> *Inflammation:* Many of the ingredients in Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic are
> associated with anti-inflammatory properties. They contain antioxidants that
> neutralize free radicals, for example, which helps your body support healthy
> inflammation. Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic claims to target inflammation in
> various ways. Since inflammation is a major biomarker for disease, Okinawa
> Flat Belly Tonic could support your body’s inflammation response to help
> longevity.
> *Weight Loss:* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic is marketed primarily as a weight
> loss aid. After all, the supplement is named the _flat belly_ tonic. To
> support a flat belly and weight loss, Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic optimizes
> metabolism and digestion, making it easier for your body to recycle old fat
> cells away. The supplement also supports energy, making it easier to have the
> motivation to work out, exercise, and stick to your weight loss goals.
> *Digestion:* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic contains probiotics that are crucial
> for digestion. Your body needs billions of bacteria to break down the foods
> you eat. Your gut has good bacteria (probiotics) and bad bacteria. Probiotic
> supplements fill your gut with good bacteria, making it easier to digest the
> foods you eat and lose weight. Studies show that poor lifestyle habits,
> antibiotic cycles, and environmental toxins can weaken digestion by throwing
> probiotic bacteria out of balance. Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic claims to support
> your gut by giving it the probiotic bacteria it needs.
> The makers of Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic claim to provide all of these benefits
> while using safe, naturally-occurring ingredients.
> h2. Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic Ingredients
> Most superfood formulas advertise the benefits listed above. Most claim to
> support weight loss, inflammation, metabolism, and energy using natural
> ingredients.
> However, not all superfood formulas live up to these claims. Some superfood
> formulas are more effective than others. We can distinguish good and bad
> superfood formulas by analyzing the ingredients.
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic splits its ingredients into three proprietary
> blends. Each proprietary blend is filled with different ingredients. We know
> the full dosage of each proprietary blend, but we don’t know the complete
> dosage of each individual ingredient within that blend.
> Here are all of the ingredients in Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic and how they
> work, [according to the official website|https://flatbellytonic.okinawa/]:
> *Polyphenol Blend (2,150mg):* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic contains a polyphenol
> blend. Polyphenols are natural antioxidants found in plants. The anthocyanins
> in blueberries are a type of polyphenol. Growing research links polyphenols
> to health benefits. Studies show that a diet rich in polyphenols tends to
> lead to better health than a diet low in polyphenols. With those goals in
> mind, Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic contains ingredients like cherry, carrot,
> papaya, and aronia berry extracts to give your body the polyphenols it needs.
> Aronia berry is one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C on the
> planet, and vitamin C is one of the best-known antioxidants. Other
> ingredients in this proprietary blend include peach, lemon, hibiscus,
> watermelon, grape, cantaloupe, orange, pineapple extract, red raspberry,
> acerola fruit, pomegranate, blackberry, blueberry, strawberry, grapes skin
> extract, acai fruit extract, cranberry fruit extract, beet root, mango,
> mulberry fruit, black currant, and apple, among other ingredients.
> *Metabolic Boosting Blend (465mg):* Some natural ingredients have been shown
> to boost your metabolism. Regular exercise and a healthy diet boost your
> metabolism, for example, because they force your body to burn more calories.
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic claims that a combination of shilajit, ginger root,
> cinnamon bark, green tea extract, white tea extract, turmeric, bitter melon,
> and black pepper fruit extract can boost metabolism in a significant way.
> *Prebiotic Digestive Support Blend (100mg):* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic
> contains a popular prebiotic called blue agave inulin. Inulin is a prebiotic
> because it feeds the probiotic bacteria in your gut. Like other types of
> fiber, inulin gives the probiotic bacteria the fuel they need to stay alive.
> Prebiotics support probiotic bacteria, which helps with overall gut health.
> *Probiotics (3 Billion CFUs):* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic also contains
> probiotics like Bacillus infantis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus
> rhamnosus, L. reuteri HA-188, and Lactobacillus acidophilus. These are
> different probiotic strains linked with different benefits. Studies show that
> probiotics help with digestion, weight loss, immunity, and overall gut
> health. If your gut bacteria are imbalanced, then a probiotic supplement
> could help.
> *Digestive Enzymes:* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic claims to contain digestive
> enzymes, although we don’t see any digestive enzymes on the ingredients
> label. Common digestive enzymes are things like protease (for digesting
> protein) and amylase (for digesting carbs). If you have trouble digesting
> dairy, then you might take a lactase digestive enzyme supplement to break
> down the lactose protein in dairy products. According to the Okinawa Flat
> Belly Tonic sales page, the supplement contains some types of digestive
> enzymes to “help support your gut health and digestion,” although it’s
> unclear which enzymes are in the formula.
> *Other Ingredients:* Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic contains a single inactive
> ingredient called Rebaudioside A. Rebaudioside A, also known as Reb A, is a
> stevia derivative. It’s used as a sweetener in nutritional supplements.
> h2. About Okinawa
> Okinawa is a Japanese island that is the topic of extensive health research.
> Native Okinawans have famously long lifespans. Okinawa is considered a “blue
> zone,” which means it has some of the highest per-capita rates of
> centenarians (people over 100) in the world.
> Over the years, researchers have studied Okinawa to determine _why_ people
> live longer on the island. Some have attributed it to the high-fish diet.
> Others have pointed out that the traditional Japanese diet is more
> plant-based than fish-based, and that fish have little to do with the diet.
> Okinawa, like most of Japan, has a low obesity rate compared to the rest of
> the world – but low obesity doesn’t guarantee a long life.
> Debate aside, Okinawa continues to be legendary among health researchers for
> its healthy population. Although younger generations are living shorter lives
> than their ancestors, Okinawa remains famous for its good climate, healthy
> population, and longevity.
> The makers of Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic do not appear to have any connection
> to Okinawa or Japan; they’re not Japanese, and Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic is
> not made in Okinawa.
> Instead, the company named their supplement the _Okinawa_ Flat Belly Tonic in
> recognition of the Japanese island and its longevity. By taking Okinawa Flat
> Belly Tonic daily, you could support the parts of your body that lead to a
> long and healthy life.
> h2. Scientific Evidence for Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic: Does It Really Work?
> All superfood supplements claim to deliver a powerful combination of
> ingredients to support multiple objectives. Some superfood supplements use
> the right dosages and are backed by real science. Other supplements are
> backed by junk science.
> What does science say about Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic? Can you really take
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic to support longevity, inflammation, weight loss, and
> metabolism?
> First, Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic does not claim to be *clinically tested,
> peer-reviewed, or studied* in any professional environment. The company does
> not claim to have validated its formula with a doctor or any other type of
> medical professional. Most supplement companies do not invest in clinical
> trials, so this isn’t unusual. However, it’s worth noting that Okinawa Flat
> Belly Tonic hasn’t been proven to help you lose weight, support inflammation,
> or support digestion.
> Individual ingredients within Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic could support the
> advertised benefits.
> Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic contains a blend of *probiotics and prebiotics*.
> Some studies show that probiotics and prebiotics make it easier to lose
> weight. In fact, [researchers have
> found|https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19043404/] that obese people have
> different types of probiotic gut bacteria than leaner people. People who are
> obese tend to have less diverse gut bacteria than leaner people. They might
> have fewer strains, for example, and poorly-balanced gut bacteria overall.
> Imbalanced gut bacteria can lead to digestive issues, bloating, and other
> problems.
> Some probiotics work because they break down *fiber* in your gut. They target
> fiber (like inulin, which is also in Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic) and break it
> into short chain fatty acids. In [this
> study|https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28165863/], researchers found that
> probiotics break fiber down into short chain fatty acids like butyrate, which
> could help with digestion and other effects.
> It’s no secret that probiotics are crucial for *immune function*, digestion,
> and other effects. In [this study|https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28762696/],
> researchers found a specific connection between probiotics and immune
> function. Similar studies have connected probiotics to heart health, weight
> loss, and other effects. In other words, good gut health is linked to better
> overall health and wellness.
> Of course, Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic contains much more than probiotics. It
> also contains ingredients like *aronia juice*. In [this 2016
> study|https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27133429/], researchers found that
> aronia juice was one of the world’s richest natural sources of vitamin C.
> *Vitamin C* is a natural antioxidant, which means aronia juice could help
> support healthy inflammation throughout your body. In that same 2016 study,
> researchers connected aronia juice supplementation to gut health, fat
> burning, and weight loss, among other benefits.
> Aronia berry is one of many plant and fruit extracts within the Okinawa Flat
> Belly Tonic’s polyphenol blend. *Polyphenols* are plant-based ingredients
> linked to healthy inflammation. In [this 2008
> study|https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18693743/], researchers analyzed the
> effects of acai juice on inflammation. Researchers gave participants acai
> juice or a placebo, then found that the acai juice group had 2 to 3 times
> higher antioxidant levels in their body compared to the placebo group. In
> other words, acai juice meaningfully raised antioxidant levels within the
> body.
> The other fruits and plant extracts in Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic are similarly
> rich with polyphenols. The supplement contains *blueberry, acerola cherry,
> grape seed extract*, and other ingredients famously rich with vitamin C. Over
> 80% of the Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic formula (2,150mg of 2,800mg total)
> consists of a polyphenol blend. As [this 2010 study
> explained|https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3257683/], polyphenols
> could help you lose weight.
> The ingredients in Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic could help with weight loss.
> However, there’s no evidence they can lead to *“54 pounds of fat” loss* in
> any individuals. The Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic sales page prominently
> advertises this claim. The tonic could lead to a few extra pounds of weight
> loss when paired with a healthy diet and exercise routine, but it’s unlikely
> to lead to 54 pounds of weight loss. Even the best diets don’t lead to 54
> pounds of weight loss in a short period.
> Ultimately, Okinawa Flat Belly Tonic contains ingredients linked to weight
> loss, inflammation, digestion, and other beneficial effects. By taking the
> superfood blend daily, you could meaningfully support various health and
> wellness benefits.
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