Starch
Carbohydrates give the body energy, but it only needs about 50 g a day. The excess is converted into sugar, enters the bloodstream and raises blood sugar, then turns into fat.
Block It in the Gut
Before It Turns into Fat
- 16 blocking ingredients
- 3 layers of gut blocking
- 2 internationally patented ingredients
- Moradyn® purple corn
- Alluvia® purple tea
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SEMICA · Triple Blocking System
Disrupts the synthesis of new fat and blocks the absorption of excess oil and starch, blocking three times in the gut to make sure starch and oil are fully blocked.
Obesity Has Become a Social Challenge
Over the past 20 years, obesity has become one of the world's leading public health problems. The root cause is an imbalance between the energy we take in and the energy we use, which leads to too much fat building up in the body.
The World Health Organization defines obesity as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health". Beyond changing how you look, obesity also puts extra strain on the organs and raises the risk of metabolic and endocrine disorders.
Genes, illness, poor eating habits, lack of exercise, and inflammation triggered by the stress of life and work eventually lead to an immune–metabolic imbalance. That is why tackling obesity has become a key concern for society as a whole.
Stop the burden the moment it passes your lips. Blocking sugar, oil and starch, all three pathways at once, so no meal ends up as body fat.
Three Hurdles on the Road to Slimming
When slimming down, a good metabolism and a healthy digestive system are essential.
Sugar
Added sugar is everywhere. Even yoghurt, juice and cereal, foods seen as healthy, are loaded with it. And even pure juice with no added sugar is surprisingly high in sugar, because the fibre has been removed.
Fried food
Fried food is high in calories, oil and oxidised compounds, and hard to digest. Eating it often can slow your metabolism and add unwanted weight. High heat also destroys the vitamins A and E in the oil.
The Cost of a High-sugar, High-fat Diet
Many foods you wouldn't expect are high in oil, salt or sugar. Surrounded by unhealthy food, the burden on your body builds up over time.
- ObesityHigh-calorie fats, too much fat build-up
- Insulin resistanceHigh-carb diets disrupt insulin secretion
- Foggy headUnstable blood sugar, tired and sleepy
- Slower metabolismMetabolism drops and is thrown off balance
- Fatty liverDisrupted lipid metabolism; fat builds up in the liver
- Endocrine imbalanceHormonal disruption, irregular periods
- Weaker immunityLower immune response and resistance
- IndigestionExcess stomach acid, overworked digestion
- Cardiovascular strainUnhealthy diet, obesity and inactivity
- Mood swingsSharp ups and downs that are hard to control
- Skin ageingGlycation leaves skin rough, dull and wrinkled
- High blood sugar, lipids & blood pressureHigh-sugar diets raise insulin levels
- Weaker memoryAffects the brain and nervous system
- Bone lossLong-term high-fat diets deplete bone minerals
- Lower fertilityAffects sex hormones and related systems
- Block it at the sourceThe SEMICA solution
Two Checkpoints in the Gut
The orange group blocks starch and the green group blocks oil: two separate checkpoints that stop them before they are absorbed.
SEMICA 01 · 8 starch-blocking ingredients
- Calamansi · citrus
- White kidney bean · legume
- Purple corn · Moradyn®
- Wild mango seed · African mango
Inhibit amylaseSlow stomach emptyingSlow sugar absorption
SEMICA 02 · 8 oil-blocking ingredients
- Dangyuja · citrus
- Purple tea · Alluvia®
- Okra · vegetable
- Brindle berry · Garcinia
- Green tea · tea leaf
Inhibit lipaseDisrupt fat emulsificationReduce cholesterol absorption
It's not that you eat too much,
it's that you absorb too fast
"I don't eat much, yet I still gain weight." Once insulin sensitivity drops, blood sugar swings more and fat forms faster. Block the oil and sugar load first, and everyday meals won't turn into body fat.
Disrupt New Fat Synthesis,
Block Oil and Starch
SEMICA is rich in plant extracts. By specifically blocking starch and oil, it disrupts the synthesis of new fat and stops the body from absorbing too much oil and starch.
Triple blocking works three times in the gut, making sure starch and oil are fully blocked in the body.
SEMICA 01
Block Starch, Fight Sugar: 5 Steps
Food inMetabolised & expelled
- 阻Starch → maltoseα-amylase
Purple corn · white kidney bean inhibit α-amylase activity, so starch can't be cut into maltose.
- 阻Maltose → glucoseα-glucosidase
Calamansi · orange peel inhibit α-glucosidase, so it is hard to break down into absorbable glucose.
- 阻Glucose → gut-wall absorptionSugar transport across the gut wall
Pea fibre forms a sticky fibre layer on the gut wall that slows sugar passing through.
- 调Blood sugar → insulinInsulin sensitivity
Citric acid · wild mango seed reduce insulin resistance and speed up sugar metabolism.
- 阻Stored in the bodyNew fat synthesis
Guarana reduces new fat synthesis, so sugar is used up rather than stored.
SEMICA 02
Absorb and Wrap: 5 Steps
Food inMetabolised & expelled
- 阻Fat → fatty acidsPancreatic lipase
Dangyuja · yuzu peel inhibit pancreatic lipase, so triglycerides can't be cut into small molecules.
- 裹Small fat molecules → gut wallMicelle absorption
Purple tea extract · okra powder: sticky polysaccharides absorb and wrap oil into gel clumps that are hard to absorb.
- 阻After absorption → fat synthesisFatty acid synthase
Brindle berry inhibits fatty acid synthase, cutting off the step where new fat is stored.
- 护Blood lipids → oxidationBad cholesterol oxidation
Vitamin C, an antioxidant that reduces the oxidation of bad cholesterol.
- 烧Stored in the bodyNew fat synthesis
Green tea · bitter orange raise the rate of fat oxidation, so fat is used up.
16 Essential Blocking Ingredients
Sixteen plant extracts, each with its own job. From calamansi to purple corn, each one targets its own blocking pathway.
SEMICA 01 · Eight chosen ingredients · Block starch, fight sugar
Calamansi
How hesperidin works against starch:
- Stimulates STC-1 cells in the gut to release cholecystokinin (CCK), curbing appetite
- Regulates the AMPK and PPAR signalling pathways, promoting lipid and glucose metabolism
- Inhibits α-glucosidase activity to control starch absorption
- Regulates PPAR-γ activity, promoting glucose metabolism and inhibiting fat build-up
Purple corn
An extract from a proprietary purple corn variety (Zea mays L.) grown in Italy.
- Contains anthocyanins, flavonoids, polyphenols, phenolic acids and other active compounds
- Inhibits α-glucosidase and α-amylase activity
- Helps stabilise blood sugar and promotes fat breakdown
White kidney bean extract
Known overseas as a "starch blocker": it blocks the absorption of starch.
- Contains highly active glycoprotein complexes (α-amylase inhibitors) and dietary fibre
- Blocks starch from breaking down into sugar, curbing the rise in blood sugar after meals
- Reduces glucose absorption and insulin secretion, lowering fat synthesis
Orange peel powder
Rich in fruit and organic acids, it helps stimulate stomach acid and improve digestion.
- Active compound: β-cryptoxanthin, which stabilises blood sugar and improves sugar metabolism
- Improves the body's sensitivity to insulin
- Helps lower high blood sugar and cholesterol
Pea fibre powder
Contains soluble and insoluble dietary fibre that the gut doesn't easily digest or absorb, so it keeps you feeling full.
- Slows glucose digestion and absorption, stabilising blood sugar after meals
- Helps reduce fat build-up
- Boosts metabolism and regulates blood sugar levels
Citric acid
An organic acid that changes how much food comes into contact with digestive enzymes, slowing stomach emptying.
- Boosts metabolism and reduces fat build-up
- Improves sugar metabolism
- Quickly turns sugar and fat into energy that is used up promptly
Wild mango seed extract
Mango seeds grown in the tropical rainforests of Cameroon in Africa, the only place in the world that produces African mango.
- Active compound: ellagic acid, which regulates blood sugar and blood lipids and reduces appetite
- Rich in dietary fibre, slowing the rise in blood sugar
- Regulates the metabolic rate of glucose and fat
Guarana extract
Rich in natural caffeine and polyphenols; commonly used in energy-metabolism and weight-management formulas.
- Helps reduce fat formation
- Makes energy metabolism more efficient
- Works with the other blocking ingredients on sugar metabolism
SEMICA 02 · Eight chosen ingredients · Absorb and wrap
Dangyuja
How naringenin blocks oil:
- Inhibits pancreatic lipase and cholesterol esterase, preventing fat storage
- Activates lipid-metabolising enzymes, lowering blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels
- Regulates mRNA levels for fat production and fatty-acid oxidation
- Activates AMP kinase, lowering visceral fat and plasma lipid levels
Purple tea extract
Grown in the mountains at 1,500–2,500 m above sea level under strong UV light, the young leaves turn purple from their anthocyanins.
- Clearly higher antioxidant activity than green and black tea, with more total polyphenols
- Active compounds: EGCG and other catechins and polyphenols
- Inhibits pancreatic lipase activity, reducing fat absorption
- Up-regulates CPT protein expression, improving fat metabolism
Okra powder
Rich in protein, free amino acids and minerals, plus a sticky substance made of pectin and polysaccharides.
- Absorbs and wraps fat, flushing out excess fat
- Binds with fat in the stomach to form large gel clumps that are hard to absorb
- Regulates blood lipid levels
Brindle berry extract
The rind is rich in HCA (hydroxycitric acid), which inhibits the production and absorption of fat.
- Inhibits ATP-citrate lyase activity, stopping carbohydrates from being converted into fat
- Promotes fat burning, converting excess energy into glycogen
- As glycogen stores increase, appetite is reduced
- Research has found that HCA can reduce fatty-acid synthesis by 40–70% within 8–12 hours after a meal
Yuzu powder
Rich in fibre, vitamins, organic fruit acids and pectin; helps control appetite.
- Reduces the conversion of blood sugar into fat in the liver
- Inhibits the conversion of sugar into fat, lowering body fat
- Lowers cholesterol and promotes the breakdown of excess fat
Green tea extract
A powerful antioxidant that scavenges free radicals, with some effect in lowering blood lipids and LDL cholesterol.
- Active compound: catechins
- Inhibits fat formation and promotes fat breakdown
- Increases energy use and reduces fat build-up
Bitter orange extract
Contains natural citrus flavonoids and p-synephrine.
- Boosts energy metabolism, speeding up fat breakdown and use
- Improves how efficiently the body uses energy
- Reduces the build-up of excess energy, helping you manage your weight
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that helps fight free radicals.
- Takes part in the body's normal energy and lipid metabolism
- Helps maintain healthy blood vessels
- Supports cholesterol metabolism and overall cardiovascular health
SEMICA
Triple blocking · starch & oil
阻Block starch
阻Block sugar
阻Block oil
- 16 blocking ingredients01 blocks starch, 02 blocks oil
- Patented Italian Moradyn® purple corn
- Alluvia® purple tea · white kidney bean "starch blocker"
- Blocks three times in the gutfully blocking starch and oil
- A must for meals out, gatherings and late-night suppers
- Product
- SEMICA Meal Companion (01 Block Starch, Fight Sugar · 02 Absorb & Wrap)
- Ingredients
- Moradyn® purple corn · white kidney bean · calamansi · orange peel · pea fibre · citric acid · wild mango seed · guarana · brindle berry · Alluvia® purple tea · dangyuja · okra powder · yuzu powder · green tea · bitter orange · vitamin C
- How it works
- 01 targets starch and 02 targets oil, working together in the gut
- Directions
- Take 01 before and 02 after lunch or dinner
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight
※ Product colours in photos may vary with lighting; the actual product prevails.
※ If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, please consult a professional before use.
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