Weight Loss Nutrition

If you could eat pasta, cakes, cookies, and goods rich in carbohydrates with out gaining a single pound? You would say that’s impossible. Recent studies have shown that the white kidney bean (phaseolus vulgaris) can actually block the break down and absorption of carbohydrates in the intestinal tract. There is an enzyme in the intestinal tract called alpha-amylase or just amylase, which is inhibited by the kidney beans active ingredients. Amylase breaks down carbohydrates in the intestinal tract so the body can absorb the simpler nutrients.

In the supplement arena, carbohydrate blockers are called phase 2 blockers. Most supplements on the market require one to take 1500mg of a white kidney bean extract to block 75 grams of carbohydrates. Look for more concentrated supplements that require less dosages a lower dosage means a higher quality supplement.