White Kidney Bean Extract Maintained Weight Loss Over 24 Weeks

In a study done in two phases, white kidney bean extract from the plant Phaseolus vulgaris, was found to cause weight loss during a 12 week period and maintain the lost weight over the following 24 weeks in 73.5% of subjects. Body weight and body composition was measured every 4 weeks throughout the study. The average amount of weight lost and maintained over the 36 weeks was 6.41 pounds. The mechanism of action of white kidney bean extract is to block the enzyme responsible for digestion of complex carbohydrates, effectively reducing calories absorbed in the digestive system.