The benefits of the white bean are scientifically proven. Here are a selection of studies demonstrating its positive effects on carbohydrate metabolism and weight control:
Koike, T., et al. (2005): This study investigated the efficacy and safety of the product "Phaseolamin 1600 diet" in relation to weight loss. The results showed that the product is effective in weight loss and safe to use. Phaseolamin, a white bean extract, reduces the absorption of carbohydrates in the body.
Udani, Jay, & Singh, BB (2007): This clinical study tested a special white bean extract. The results showed that this extract reduced carbohydrate absorption and thus supported weight loss. White beans contain substances that prevent the body from fully absorbing carbohydrates, leading to lower calorie intake.
Grube, B., et al. (2013): The effect of the product IQP-PV-101 on weight loss and weight maintenance was investigated over a period of 12 weeks. Participants successfully lost weight and were partially able to maintain it. The white bean extract was crucial because it inhibits carbohydrate digestion.
Osorio, LV, & Gamboa, JAZ (2009): This extensive study tested the efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris (white bean) in overweight and obese individuals. The results showed significant weight loss. The unique feature of the white bean lies in its ability to reduce starch absorption.
Rothacker, D. (2003): This study compared a white bean-based starch-blocking medication with a placebo. The results showed that participants taking the medication lost more weight. The starch contained in the diet was absorbed less due to the effect of the white beans.
Udani, Jay, et al. (2004): This clinical study examined the effects of a special white bean extract. The results showed that the extract reduced carbohydrate absorption and thus facilitated weight loss. White beans contain natural substances that reduce the absorption of carbohydrates in the body.
Wu, X., Xu, X., Shen, J., Perricone, N., & Preuss, H. (2010): This study investigated the effects of a dietary supplement containing standardized white bean extract on weight and body fat mass in overweight individuals. The results showed significant weight loss and reduction in body fat mass. The extract inhibits the enzyme alpha-amylase, thus reducing carbohydrate absorption, leading to weight loss.
Protein champion garden bean
The seeds of the common bean, the white bean, ripen in pods about 15-20 cm long. While the white bean was once a classic ingredient in many German dishes, it hardly plays a role in our everyday diets today. Yet the common bean is full of protein (20%) and fiber. This is especially appreciated by the inhabitants of South and Central America, as the oldest known bean finds come from Peru (ca. 6000 BC). When raw, the common bean is poisonous, but when cooked at a temperature of around 70 degrees Celsius, the poison breaks down, making it edible. And that's a good thing, because it contains not only important amino acids, but also minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron, and vitamins such as beta-carotene, vitamin C, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, and folic acid. Furthermore, the common bean can prevent the breakdown of carbohydrates, preventing them from being absorbed by the small intestine and passing undigested into the large intestine.