White Kidney Bean
10 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.
Dose per serving from products
142 products in our catalogue print how much White Kidney Bean a serving holds.
Most common: 250 mg to 500 mg, 58% of 142 products.
| Dose per serving | Products |
|---|---|
| 10 mg or less | 6 |
| 10 mg to 25 mg | 4 |
| 25 mg to 50 mg | 7 |
| 50 mg to 100 mg | 9 |
| 100 mg to 250 mg | 10 |
| 250 mg to 500 mg | 83 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 8 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 15 |
Dose per serving from research
5 study groups in 4 studies say how much White Kidney Bean participants took a day.
These are the doses the studies gave. They are not a recommendation.
Most common: 1 g to 2.5 g and 2.5 g to 5 g, 40% of 5 study groups each.
| Daily dose | Study groups |
|---|---|
| 500 mg or less | 1 |
| 500 mg to 1 g | 0 |
| 1 g to 2.5 g | 2 |
| 2.5 g to 5 g | 2 |
Benefit Evidence
Research sources
Metabolism (4)
- Proprietary alpha-amylase inhibitor formulation from white kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) promotes weight and fat loss: a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 38830962
12‑week RCT produced dose‑dependent weight and fat loss—important metabolic improvements.
- A Dietary supplement containing standardized Phaseolus vulgaris extract influences body composition of overweight men and women
PubMed ID: 17299581
30‑day RCT showed significant body‑weight and fat‑mass reductions, indicating metabolic benefit.
- Canned Beans Decrease Serum Total and LDL Cholesterol in Adults with Elevated LDL Cholesterol in a 4-wk Multicenter, Randomized, Crossover Study
PubMed ID: 34642756
Canned‑bean rotation lowered LDL/total cholesterol — beneficial to metabolic profile though lipid‑focused.
- White common bean extract remodels the gut microbiota and ameliorates type 2 diabetes and its complications: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36303868
Randomized trial in T2D showed HbA1c and OGTT AUC improvements plus microbiota shifts—direct metabolic benefits.
Blood sugar (3)
- A Dietary supplement containing standardized Phaseolus vulgaris extract influences body composition of overweight men and women
PubMed ID: 17299581
Standardized white‑bean extract produced rapid weight/fat loss—mechanism likely via reduced starch digestion (carb blocking).
- Proprietary alpha-amylase inhibitor formulation from white kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) promotes weight and fat loss: a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 38830962
Phase2 proprietary WKBE produced dose‑dependent weight/fat loss consistent with carb‑blocking mechanism; RCT evidence supports efficacy.
- White common bean extract remodels the gut microbiota and ameliorates type 2 diabetes and its complications: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36303868
WCBE produced significant HbA1c reduction and lowered OGTT glucose AUC in T2D patients.
Wellbeing (2)
- White common bean extract remodels the gut microbiota and ameliorates type 2 diabetes and its complications: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36303868
Comprehensive RCT in T2D showing HbA1c improvement, gut microbiota remodeling and modest neuropathy/vascular gains (multi‑domain wellness).
- Proprietary alpha-amylase inhibitor formulation from white kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) promotes weight and fat loss: a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 38830962
Robust weight and fat reductions suggest broader health benefits though focused on body composition.
Fat burn (2)
- A Dietary supplement containing standardized Phaseolus vulgaris extract influences body composition of overweight men and women
PubMed ID: 17299581
30‑day RCT demonstrated statistically significant fat‑mass loss (−2.4 kg) versus control.
- Proprietary alpha-amylase inhibitor formulation from white kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) promotes weight and fat loss: a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 38830962
12‑week RCT showed significant, dose‑dependent fat‑mass reductions compared with placebo.
Weight management (2)
- Proprietary alpha-amylase inhibitor formulation from white kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) promotes weight and fat loss: a 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized trial
PubMed ID: 38830962
12‑week randomized controlled trial showed dose‑dependent, significant weight and fat‑mass loss.
- A Dietary supplement containing standardized Phaseolus vulgaris extract influences body composition of overweight men and women
PubMed ID: 17299581
30‑day RCT demonstrated significant weight and fat loss and reduced waist circumference versus placebo.
Digestive support (1)
- White common bean extract remodels the gut microbiota and ameliorates type 2 diabetes and its complications: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36303868
WCBE remodeled gut microbiota (increased beneficial taxa), which can support digestive health/comfort.
Energy & Fatigue (1)
- White common bean extract remodels the gut microbiota and ameliorates type 2 diabetes and its complications: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36303868
Improvements in HbA1c and OGTT AUC in diabetics are consistent with steadier glycemia over time.
Gut health (1)
- White common bean extract remodels the gut microbiota and ameliorates type 2 diabetes and its complications: A randomized double-blinded placebo-controlled trial
PubMed ID: 36303868
Randomized trial showed increased Bifidobacterium and Faecalibacterium with WCBE—direct microbiome support evidence.
Cholesterol (1)
- Canned Beans Decrease Serum Total and LDL Cholesterol in Adults with Elevated LDL Cholesterol in a 4-wk Multicenter, Randomized, Crossover Study
PubMed ID: 34642756
4‑week crossover trial found 1 cup/day canned‑bean rotation significantly lowered total and LDL cholesterol vs rice.
Heart health (1)
- Canned Beans Decrease Serum Total and LDL Cholesterol in Adults with Elevated LDL Cholesterol in a 4-wk Multicenter, Randomized, Crossover Study
PubMed ID: 34642756
4‑week trial showed clinically meaningful LDL and total‑cholesterol reductions versus white rice.
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Products with White Kidney Bean
Search all228 products whose verified label declares White Kidney Bean — not every bottle that mentions it in a title.
Being studied right now
Recruiting clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. A trial in progress has no result yet — this is what the field is asking, not what it found.