A recent study found regular intake of White Kidney Bean Extract, Phaseolus vulgaris L., induces weight loss in overweight participants.
120 obese people (60 men and 60 women) between the ages of 18 and 65 years of age participated in this study. Individuals with a history of severe diseases like kidney, heart, liver, or digestive issues, hemtopoietic system illnesses, and psychotic system illnesses were excluded from participating in this study. Participants were randomly divided into two groups based on body fat weight and body weight. 60 individuals started the study supplementing with a placebo containing maltodextrin and 60 individuals were given 800 mg of White Kidney Bean Extract. Both groups took their supplements 3 times daily before meals. The study lasted 35 consecutive days.
Blood pressure, heart rate, anthropometic measurements and blood samples were taken at baseline and then again at the end of the study period. Participants were told to maintain their same dietary habits throughout the study period. Both before the study’s onset and during the last week of the study period, participants were asked to complete a 3 day detailed food intake questionnaire as well as a review of their daily physical activity, daily exercise, leisure activities and their occupation.
The group supplementing with the White Kidney Bean extract saw a weight loss of approximately 5 pounds compared with less than 1 pound in the placebo group in the 35 days. This represents a significant reduction in weight loss in the White Kidney Bean group. Additionally body mass index decreased by an average of .79 in the White Kidney Bean group while body fat decreased by an average of 1.53% in this group compared to baseline. Subcutaneous fat was also significantly reduced at the four measurement points used. Decreases in both hip and waist circumference was also considered to be significant in the group supplementing with the White Kidney Bean Extract. No adverse effects were seen during the study period.
Researchers concluded that this study shows White Kidney Beach extract can significantly induce weight loss in a relatively short period of time.
Further studies are needed.
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