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White Kidney Bean Extract

White kidney bean extract comes from the seeds of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and contains proteins that inhibit alpha-amylase, an enzyme that digests starch.

Also listed as Phaseolus Vulgaris, White Bean, White Kidney Bean, White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract

Weight ManagementCardiovascularGut Health

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

MetabolismWeight ManagementModerateBNo linked study
Weight lossWeight ManagementSmallBNo linked study
Blood sugarWeight ManagementSmallBNo linked study
Cholesterol balanceCardiovascularSmallCNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Appetite & CravingsWeight ManagementSmallCNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Weight Management23.6%
Essential Health14.3%
Energy13.9%
Gut Health13.5%
Detox10.6%
Fitness5.7%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · White Kidney Bean Extract nutrient profile