White Bean Extract for Weight Loss Super-Size Me - Or Maybe Not.
In developed nations, obesity is reaching epidemic proportions. Millions of Americans continue with weight issues and obesity. Obesity itself has been linked to numerous health conditions including osteoarthritis, type II diabetes, sleep apnea, as well as cardiovascular disease. To address this burgeoning problem, consumers have been inundated with both fad diets as well as the latest 'miracle diet' pills. For those who are unwilling or unable to choose the simplest weight loss solution-eating a lower calorie well-balanced diet combined with a regular exercise plan, then the 'quick fix' option of fad diet books and supplements is simply too hard to resist.
For others who have already chosen to live a healthy live style including a well-balanced diet and regular exercise, this may simply not be enough to help them reach their weight loss goals. Among the huge variety of dietary ingredients targeted towards weight loss, which ones actually may work?
To answer this question, I will first present the results of a recent study on a standardized Phaseolus vulgaris extract, then provide a list of other dietary supplements that I've already posted on (click the names to follow the respective links). The results of this recent randomized controlled trial on Phaseolus Vulgaris extract, suggest that it may help people to both lose unwanted body fat while maintaining their muscle mass:
"AIMS: The present research study examines a dietary supplement containing 445 mg of Phaseolus vulgaris extract derived from the white kidney bean, previously shown to inhibit the activity of the digestive enzyme alpha amylase, on body composition of overweight human subjects."
"RESULTS: After 30 days, subjects receiving Phaseolus vulgaris extract with a carbohydrate-rich, 2000- to 2200-calorie diet had significantly (p
White Bean Extract for Weight Loss.