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White Kidney Bean Extract

aka Phaseolus vulgaris

α-amylase inhibitor that lowers post-meal carbohydrate absorption.

Blood Sugar Management

Overview

α-amylase inhibitor that lowers post-meal carbohydrate absorption.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Binds and inhibits pancreatic α-amylase, reducing starch digestion.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Modest weight loss with high-carb diets

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · Flatulence
        • · Loose stool
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            1000 mg before high-carb meals

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTInt J Med Sci · 2007

            Phaseolamin in overweight adults

            Celleno L, et al.

            30-day DB-RCT in 60 overweight adults.

            Key findings

            Phaseolamin 445 mg with carb meals reduced weight, fat mass, and waist.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: White Kidney Bean Extract — Modest weight loss with high-carb diets

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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