White Kidney Beans Extract

What is white kidney bean?

White Kidney Bean, also known as Cannellini or Lobia in India or Safaid (White) Lobia in Pakistan. Native to Central and South America, White Kidney Beans are well known for their texture and their ability to absorb flavors.

White Kidney Beans -- so named due to their convex shape that resembles the kidney -- are among the best foods for helping you lose weight due to their high fiber content. Besides, White Kidney Beans also contain essential nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and proteins.

White kidney beans are a protein-rich starchy vegetable, full of vitamins, minerals and an excellent source of dietary fiber. Adding White kidney beans to your diet offers a variety of health benefits such as promoting digestive health and preventing heart disease.

The main active compounds of white kidney bean extract:
1. α-Amylase Inhibitor: also referred to as phaseolamin, this lectin acts as a carbohydrate blocker by preventing the binding of starch to the enzyme that breaks it down (α-amylase). This means that fewer carbohydrates are absorbed into the body.
2. Phytohemagglutinin: this lectin binds to receptors on the intestinal lining and suppresses appetite by influencing the release of certain hormones (decreases ghrelin)

Other white kidney bean compounds that might be present in small amount:
1. Trypsin and chymotrypsin blockers: block the protein-digesting enzymes trypsin and chymotrypsin. High-temperatures and pressure can destroy these blockers, preventing the digestive problems experienced when eating beans or taking in the extract.
2. Phaseolin: although it is a very nutritious amino acid source, this protein can cause allergies.
3. Saponins: these substances can have both positive (acts as an antioxidantand protection against fungi and viruses) and negative
(reduced protein digestion and mineral uptake) effects.
4. Phytic acid: its intake reduces the absorption of mineral nutrients and the digestion of proteins but enhances the immune system and can protect against some cancers.
5.Arcelins: these lectins bind to a membrane in the gut of insects and prevent them from absorbing nutrients. No effects have been described in humans.

Function of white kidney beans extract

1. White Kidney Bean Extract Helps Weight Loss
2. White Kidney Bean Extract Reduces Blood Sugar and Insulin

3. White Kidney Bean Extract Curbs Appetite

4. White Kidney Bean Extract Reduces Fatty Molecule Levels in the Blood

5. White Kidney Bean Extract Helps Prevent Cavities and Bleeding Gums

6. White Kidney Bean Extract May Help Prevent Colon Cancer