Foodology Coleology Diet System

Where I got it

I have seen this brand online before, but it wasn’t until I saw this being talked about by a Hong Kong-based influencer I follow, that I seriously considered getting them to try for myself. Seriously considering meaning putting it into my cart and checking out within 24 hours. Just my luck Olive Young was doing some promo on their products, I was able to get a good discount on a set they put together.

The Coleology Triple Care Routine Set included the Coleology Tea PRO Hobby Escape (15 sticks), Coleology Cutting Jelly (12 sticks), and Coleology PRO (30 tablets) for USD$59 (value $97). I also ordered an extra bottle of the Coleology PRO (60 tablets) for $28.58, and a box of Burningology D-Day (5 packets) for $15.51.

I then went onto YesStyle to get another 2x bottle of the Coleology PRO (60 tablets) for NZD$23.54 each. I often have to check a number of online retailers to see where the promo is better, but also keeping in mind the shipping fees. Some online retailers also do not stock all products, so you need to weigh out the options.

What I got

I picked up a couple of items from Foodology: Coleology Tea PRO Hobby Escape (8,000mg x 15 sticks), Coleology Cutting Jelly (12 sticks), Coleology PRO (30 + 60 +60 tablets), and Burningology D-Day (5 packets).

Coleology Tea PRO Hobby Escape (8,000mg x 15 sticks). Discover Soehyun’s “Red Water Secret” for your weight loss plan! Healthy functional food that has passed the evaluation of the MFDS. Ideal for anyone who wants to manage mealtime blood sugar spikes, carbon-rich meals, sweet desserts, or frequent late-night snacking. Integrate this product into your weight loss plan if you struggle to find the right clothes from your wardrobe due to recent weight gain, or just want to pull off chic and stylish outfits!

• Coleus forskohlii extract to help reduce body fat.
• Musa Sapientum (Banana) Leaf Extract helps regulate blood glucose spikes after meals.
• Fructooligosaccharide helps increase beneficial microbial populations and promote healthy bowel function.
• Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract helps improve memory and blood circulation.
• Also contains specifically synthesized supporting ingredients.

Ingredients: Fructooligosaccharide, Coleus Forskohlii Extract (Coleus Forskohlii Extract, Dextrin/India), Ginkgo Leaf Extract, Banaba Leaf Extract, Pomegranate Concentrate Powder{Pomegranate Concentrate (Spain), Maltodextrin}, Red Beet Juice Powder (Dextrin, Red Beet Concentrate Juice, Citric Acid/France, Xylitol, Ology Mix Concentrate Powder BG, Enzymatically Modified Stevia, Citric Acid, Flavor (Pomegranate Flavor Powder) Orange Concentrate Powder, Flavor (Lemon Flavor Powder), DL-Malic Acid, Vitamin C, Taurine, Sucralose (Sweetner), Theanine, Chitosan, L-Carnitine, Amino Acid Concoction (L-Phenylalanine, L-Lysine, L-Methionine, L-Lysine Hydrochloride, Palatinos, L-Isoleucine, L-Valine, L-Histidine, L-Threonine, L-Tryptophan), Vitamin-Mineral Concoction{Calcium Phosphate Dibasic, Vitamin C, Vitamin E Concoction(dl-α-Tocopheryl Acetate, Food Starch Modified, Glucose Syrup Powder, Silicon Dioxide), Ferrous Fumarate, Nicotinamide, Zinc Oxide, Vitamin A Coction (Glucose Syrup Powder, Zea Mays (Corn) Starch, Arabic Gum, Vitamin A Acetate, DL-α-tocopherol), Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B6 Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1 Hydrochloride, Vitamin B2, Folic Acid, Biotin} Wheat, Crab, Tomato Included

Daily intake: 1 stick once a day. Calorie 30 kcal, Carbohydrate 8g (2%), Protein 0g (0%), Fat 0g (0%), Sodium 0mg (0%), Forskolin 50mg, Flavonol Glycosides 36mg, Fructooligosaccharide 3,000mg, Corosolic Acid 0.65mg

Coleology Cutting Jelly (12 sticks). This product recorded a total of 1.36 million cumulative sales, 4.6/5.0 customer satisfaction rating, 40,000 reviews written after product intake, No.1 in consumers’ preferred brand, 3 years of the grand prize for consumer satisfaction, Beauty Awards Dong-A Ilbo Golden Girl Editor’s Pick. This product is the No.1 best-selling brand at Olive Young, the No.1 slimming product at the 2022 Olive Young Awards, and the No.1 popular brand at Naver Shopping. The success of the diet is Seohyun’s red jelly, Foodology jelly.

• Garcinia cambogia extract, a 100% plant-based ingredient, which helps reduce body fat by suppressing the synthesis of carbohydrates into fat.
• Indigestible maltodextrin, a 100% plant-based ingredient, which helps promote bowel movement and control blood sugar rising after meals.
• Carbs restricting Garcinia reduces body fat and carbohydrates.
• This product contains carefully selected and formulated premium supplementary ingredients (fructooligosaccharide, mixed vegetable concentrate powder, pomegranate concentrate, prune concentrate, fermented honey, chia seeds, collagen, hyaluronic acid, and elastin).

Ingredients: Indigestible Maltodextrin{Corn: Foreign-made (Russia, Hungary, Serbia, etc.)}, Garcinia Cambogia Extract (India),Fructooligosaccharide,Honey (Korea), Red Grape Concentrate, Chia Seed, Locust Bean Gum Mix Powder, Ctric Acid, Lactulose, Prune Concentrate, Pomegranate Flavor (Aroma), Isomaltooligosaccharide, Xylitol, D-Sorbitol, β-Cyclo Dextrin, Carmine Concoction{Carmine Formula (Dextrin,Carmine),Dextrin,Gardenia Red}, Vegetable Mix Concentrate Powder, Sucralose (Sweetner), Fish Collagen, Milk Protein Concentrate Powder, Hyaluronic Acid Mix Formula (Dextrin, Hyaluronic Acid), Elastin Extract Mix Powder, Dried Yeast, Vitamin C, Calcium Pantothenate,Milk, Wheat, Tomato Included

Daily intake: 1 pack (25g) once a day. 50 kcal, Carbohydrate 12.5g (4%), Saccharide: 1.5g (2%), Protein 0g (0%), Fat 0g (0%), Sodium 20mg (1%), Total HCA 705mg, Dietary Fiber 4,200mg ※The figures in parentheses ( ) are ratios to the daily nutritional value.

Coleology PRO. A health functional food that has passed evaluations by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety regarding product safety, functionality, standards and specifications. Take 2 tablets a day before going sleep and wrap up your day. Completed non-caffeine test for those who are sensitive to caffeine. 

• Coleus Forskohlii Extract: Helps reduce body fat.
• Banaba Leaf Extract: May support the maintenance of normal blood sugar levels after a meal.
• Selenium: Necessary to protect cells from free radicals.
• Pantothenic Acid: Helps to metabolize fat, carbohydrates, and protein and generate energy.
• Vitamin B6: 1) Necessary for protein and amino acid utilization. 2) Necessary for maintaining normal homocysteine levels in the blood.
• Vitamin B1: Helps metabolize carbohydrates and energy
• Vitamin B2: Helps to generate energy

Ingredients: Coleus Forskohlii Extract{India, (Coleus Forskohlii Extract,Maltodextrin)}, Banaba Leaf Extract (India), Selenium Concoction (Sodium Selenite,Calcium Phosphate),Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B6 Hydrochloride, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B2, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Coleology Mix Concentrate Powder{Other Processed Food/Fruits&Vegetables Mix Concentrate Powder (Fruits&Vegetables Mix Concentrate: Germany), Dextrin, Cinnamon Extract Powder (Cinnamon: Vietnam), Finger Root Concentrate Powder, Hibiscus Extract Powder}, Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose,Phaseolus Vulgaris Extract Powder, Seven Berry Concentrate Powder, Fish Collagen, Amino Acid Concoction Powder, Vitamin C, Sucrose Esters of Fatty Acids, L-Carnitine,Coenzyme Q10, Tomato Included

Daily intake amount: 2 tablets (1,200mg). Per Serving (Daily Intake): Calories: 5kcal, Carbohydrate 1g(0%), Protein 0g (0%), Fat 0g (0%), Sodium 0mg (0%), Forskolin 50mg, Corosolic Acid 1.3mg, Selenium 55ug(100%), Pantothenic Acid 5mg(100%), Vitamin B1 1.2mg (100%), Vitamin B2 1.4mg(100%).

Burningology D-Day (5 packets). The Coleology Burningology D-day are red packets that burn body fat with four functionalities: lowering body fat, preventing body fat, decreasing carbohydrates, and increasing antioxidation.

• Gynostemma pentaphyllum and catechin lowers body fat. Made from a wild vine that grows in Ulleung-do or Jeju-do, the daily intake of 450mg of gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf ethanol extract powder can help reduce body fat. Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf ethanol extract powder is a US-based functional ingredient patented in both Korea and Japan, and is a new dietary material that is receiving global attention.
• Xanthigen burns body fat. A combination of fucoxanthin and puninic acid, a main component of seaweed and pomegranate extract, respectively, xanthigen is a 100% plant-based complex material and a daily intake of 600mg helps reduce body fat. Xanthigen was patented in the US in 2013, thanks to the technology of 50-year-old US biocompany PLT, and was FDA approved.
• Garcinia cambogia. Contained in the peel of garcinia fruit, HCA is a 100% plant material and helps reduce body fat by suppressing excessive carbohydrates from synthesizing into fat.
• Catechin increases antioxidation. Contained in green tea extract, the 300mg of catechin is a type of polyphenol and an FDA-approved functional ingredient that helps reduce body fat and improve oxidation and blood cholesterol levels.

Ingredients: Garcinia Cambogia Extract (India), Seawee Mix Extract (Xanthigen/Spain/Seaweed Extract, Pomegranate Seed Oil), Ethanol-Extracted Powder of Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Leaf (China), Green Tea Extract Powder, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Lactose Mix Powder (Lactose/Dextrin), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Seaweed Powder, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Titanium Dioxide (Color Additives), Concoction (Glycerin Fatty Acid Ester, Propylene Glycol, Ctric Acid), Cacao Color, Bamboo Leaf, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract Powder, Dolichos lablab Linne Extract Powder[Capsule Material] Gelatin (Bovine Skin), Glycerin, D-Sorbitol Solution, Cacao Color Milk, Beef Included.

Daily intake: Once a day, take 1 sachet at a time with water.

How I find it

Alright, I actually tried this set out in September and only writing a review on it much later (December), because this basically did not work for me. I followed the entire system – drinking the Coleology Tea once a day in the morning, taking the Cutting Jelly once a day after lunch and then 2 Coleology Pro tablets at night before bedtime. I also tried to follow a simple diet. Of course not a full-on diet, but also not over-eating. I was eating a balanced diet like I usually do because I want to see how the system works for me on its own.

As mentioned above, it did not work for me as much as it did to a lot of people online or reviews online. My weight had ups and downs, but generally I did not see significant weightloss. I also tried the Buringology for 5 days, and it also did pretty much nothing.

What I did notice was since taking the Coleology Tea in the morning, I did feel that is curbed my craving during the day. The ‘tea’ is more like a flavoured water and it is best to be mixed with cold or chilled water and drunk within 1-2 hours of mixture. It tastes quite nice withe a fruity flavour, but I did find that it turns a little bitter as the day goes by.

The Cutting Jelly tastes really nice as a little snack with little crunchy chia seeds inside. I eat chia seeds on a daily basis already each morning and the amount I usually eat is a lot more than what the jelly contains. Chia seeds did help with regular bowel movements, so I don’t think I have a lot of issues with constipation. Maybe the other ingredients in the jelly is supposed to work, but if the main benefit is from the chia seeds, you can easy add that into your diet without the need to buy these sachets. I like to do overnight oats with 1-2 tablespoons of chia seeds with wholegrain oats and oat milk. It is a filling breakfast and ensures regular movements once a day.

For the tablets, I am still taking two every night consistently because I have 4 bottles. The tablets do have a taste to it, so I drink a few gulps of water to flush it down before it melts in my mouth. I also cannot see or feel any difference taking it. No rushing to the toilet or diarrhea after a few hours. Maybe I do see a reduction in craving for a big breakfast in the morning, but it could also be a general change in lifestyle habit on my end? I will definitely finish all the tablets I have right now and will probably not repurchase them.

 

Now bearing in mind, I am 42 years old, and my lifestyle isn’t very active. I work out once a week with an hour of pilates, I go on half an hour walks 4-5 days a week and I am mostly sitting down at work. Even though I do eat a balanced diet, I do enjoy some sweets and snacks a few times a week. And I do admit that I was a little too hopeful for something to work without much work put into it. I guess the influencers I watch already have a really good figure, the issue they have might just be bloating or constipation.

As you can see in the photos below, I took a photo of my weight for 12 days of taking the tea, the cutting jelly and the tablets each day. Combine with a balanced diet, pilates once a week and half an hour walks for 3-4 days a week.

 

Overall

It’s a bit embarassing to see the side profile of my belly, but that’s what I’m working with. I’ve had 2 kids and not really bounced back to my figure before pregnancy. The baby pouch is there and quite difficult to get rid of. I was hopeful the supplements would help or kick start some sort of weight loss in this problematic area, but I would say that it just did not work for my case. This is not bloating, not constipation and not hormonal. This is ‘old fat’ that has accumulated and I need to work hard (exercise) to reduce and gain some muscles.

Nonetheless, I will still try out any dieting supplements in the future, to try and supplement my exercise regime. Have you tried this and has it worked for you?