π‘Should I take White Kidney Bean Extract?
π―Key Takeaways
- βWhite kidney bean extract (Phaseolus vulgaris) contains an alpha-amylase inhibitor ('phaseolamin') that can reduce starch digestion in the gut.
- βClinical evidence is mixed; benefits for weight loss or postprandial glucose control are modest and depend on extract standardization, dose, and study design.
- βTypical commercial dosing ranges from 500β1,500 mg/day, usually taken before carbohydrate-rich meals.
- βPrimary side effects are gastrointestinal; caution with glucose-lowering medications and in pregnancy/breastfeeding is advised.
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White kidney bean extract (Phaseolus vulgaris) contains an alpha-amylase inhibitor commonly called 'phaseolamin' that reduces enzymatic starch digestion in the gut, which may blunt postprandial glucose and reduce available carbohydrates for absorption.
- Common commercial doses range from 500 mg to 1,500 mg per day, often taken before high-carbohydrate meals.
- Clinical trials historically report mixed results: some show modest reductions in body weight or body fat (~1β3 kg over 4β12 weeks in some studies), while others find no significant effect; heterogeneity is large and depends on extract standardization and placebo control.
- Adverse effects are usually gastrointestinal and self-limited; interactions may exist with alpha-glucosidase inhibitors and other glucose-lowering agents.
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White kidney bean extract as a nutraceutical: effects on gut microbiota, Ξ±-amylase inhibition and user experiences
2025-08-15This peer-reviewed study found that white kidney bean extract (WKBE) supplementation for 7 days significantly altered gut microbiota beta-diversity, increasing Firmicutes and decreasing Bacteroidota in healthy adults. No alpha-amylase inhibition was observed in vitro, suggesting other mechanisms for starch digestion reduction. Longer-term studies are recommended to confirm health implications.
Therapeutic Potential of White Kidney Beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) Extract in Obesity and Metabolic Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
2025-10-01This peer-reviewed review summarizes evidence that WKBE inhibits alpha-amylase for glycemic control, improves lipid metabolism, reduces fat accumulation, and promotes satiety via hormonal changes in animal and human studies. It highlights benefits for obesity management beyond carb blocking, but notes needs for standardized dosing and long-term safety data.
White Bean Extract Lowers Weight and Cravings in Human Study
2025-11-20In a 12-week human trial published in Obesity journal, PhaseLite white kidney bean extract led to greater weight loss, body fat reduction, and decreased sweet cravings compared to placebo in 123 subjects. 74% of users maintained weight loss over 24 weeks, indicating potential for sustained fat loss in the US market.
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