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White Kidney Bean Extract Side Effects & Safety

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Safety Profile

Overall safety rating: Generally Safe

Potential Side Effects

  • Gas and bloating (from undigested starch reaching the colon and being fermented)
  • Diarrhea or loose stools at higher doses
  • Abdominal discomfort

Drug & Supplement Interactions

  • Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors (acarbose) — additive carb-blocking effects; may cause excessive GI symptoms
  • Diabetes medications — may enhance blood sugar lowering from carb meals

Maximum Dose

Do not exceed: 3,000 mg/day has been used safely; typical regimen is 500-1,000 mg before 2-3 meals

Full White Kidney Bean Extract Guide

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