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White Kidney Bean Extract Dosage Guide

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General Dosage

500-1,500 mg before each carb-heavy meal

Maximum dose: 3,000 mg/day has been used safely; typical regimen is 500-1,000 mg before 2-3 meals

Dosage Recommendations

General recommendation: 500-1,500 mg before each carb-heavy meal

Timing: Take 15-30 minutes BEFORE meals containing starch; does not work for sugar or fat calories

Dosage by Condition

ConditionRecommended DoseEvidence
Carb/starch blocking500-1,000 mg before meals containing starchModerate
Weight management1,000-3,000 mg daily (divided before meals)Moderate

Upper limit: 3,000 mg/day has been used safely; typical regimen is 500-1,000 mg before 2-3 meals

Timing & Absorption

Take 15-30 minutes BEFORE meals containing starch; does not work for sugar or fat calories

Can be taken with or without food.

References

  1. (). The efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris as a weight-loss supplement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. British Journal of Nutrition. DOI