White kidney bean extract may be working

basschick
basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
edited October 11 in Food and Nutrition
For about a month now I've been taking white kidney bean extract capsules, AKA "Phase 2" starch neutralizer right before I have a high carb meal (about 2-3 times per week) and I think it may be making a difference. I had been stuck in a rut and a week after starting to take the capsules, I lost 2 pounds and then another pound the following week. Also, the stubborn belly fat that I can never seem to get rid of no matter how thin I get, seems to be slowly going away. The capsules did make me a little gassy at first, but now I don't notice any side effects. This supplement has been recommended by Dr. Oz and nutritional expert JJ Virgin. Anyone have similar success with white kidney bean extract? It's too early for me to tell if this is a fluke or if this stuff is really working.
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  • BeautifulScarsWECHANGED
    BeautifulScarsWECHANGED Posts: 749 Member
    bump
  • SeasideOasis
    SeasideOasis Posts: 1,057 Member
    No, but this might be worth a try. Thank you for posting.
  • inafit16177
    inafit16177 Posts: 84
    bump
  • agent300
    agent300 Posts: 73
    do you plan on taking these for the rest of your life?? taking carb blockers and similar diet pills puts your body into a state of turmoil, as it has to change the way it responds to the food you intake. When you eventually stop taking white kidney bean extract, the body no longer has the proper mechanisms it had before to break down carbohydrates, thus facilitating more weight gain.
  • shootoutx3
    shootoutx3 Posts: 24
    I need to look into this..because I love me some carbs lol
    Where did you find it?
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    do you plan on taking these for the rest of your life?? taking carb blockers and similar diet pills puts your body into a state of turmoil, as it has to change the way it responds to the food you intake. When you eventually stop taking white kidney bean extract, the body no longer has the proper mechanisms it had before to break down carbohydrates, thus facilitating more weight gain.

    If I find they really do work, then yes I could take these for the rest of my life, like the other supplements I already take and probably will for the rest of my life like a multi-vitamin with ginseng and gingko, green tea extract, and a calcium supplement. I only take Phase 2 two or three times a week, as I generally eat healthfully and sensibly but sometimes you just need to splurge a little. There are no harmful ingredients like ephedra and it's totally safe.
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    I need to look into this..because I love me some carbs lol
    Where did you find it?

    They sell white kidney bean extract under several different brand names at GNC and The Vitamin Shoppe. I bought the capsules with just the Phase 2 extract, but they also sell Phase 2 capsules that are more like "diet pills" that contain additional ingredients like Hoodia, chromium, green extract, etc.
  • Larius
    Larius Posts: 507 Member
    Yes, they do work, assuming you get what the label says. Kidney bean extracts contain Alpha Amylase inhibitors which block the absorption of carbohydrates. It is not recommended for anyone whose medical conditions or medications lower blood sugar. Long term safety has *not* been evaluated.

    Oh, and white kidney beans are often known as navy beans.
  • 40tmw
    40tmw Posts: 17 Member
    I just started this extract this week. I read a lot about it and from what I can tell, if you eat healthy, you won't be as gassy. It isn't a license to down a bag of chips! :wink: I hope it help my body to tap into my stored fat for energy versus burning my intake, that way I can lose the stored fat faster. Then, by eating healthy I balance out those carbs. Forever or not, I am willing to try it! Anxious to keep reading of people's experiences!
  • Gigee_Carter
    Gigee_Carter Posts: 1 Member
    Good discussion, thank you all.. GG
  • Cliffslosinit
    Cliffslosinit Posts: 5,044 Member
    There are no quick fixes or shortcuts.
    It is as simple as eating at a reasonable deficit and exercise.
    This is how this site works!
  • Strange_magic
    Strange_magic Posts: 370 Member
    NO. NO. NO.

    There is no magic pill. Hard work and log your damned food.
    That's it.
  • extra_medium
    extra_medium Posts: 1,525 Member
    There are no quick fixes or shortcuts.
    It is as simple as eating at a reasonable deficit and exercise.
    This is how this site works!

    Funny that the label on the kidney bean extract, (and every other weight loss pill) says the same thing about proper diet and exercise.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Ball cat may be floating....
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  • DamePiglet
    DamePiglet Posts: 3,730 Member
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  • Velum_cado
    Velum_cado Posts: 1,608 Member
    Is this the newest snake oil, then?
  • ShannonS921
    ShannonS921 Posts: 194
    There are no quick fixes or shortcuts.
    It is as simple as eating at a reasonable deficit and exercise.
    This is how this site works!

    Get out of here with your damn logic, Cliff!
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Strong thread resurrection
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    Dr. OZ:

    http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~policylab/2013/06/14/pulling-back-the-curtain-on-dr-oz/

    "Have you bowed down before the great and powerful Oz? No, I’m not referring to the fictional wizard from Dorothy’s magical land. I’m talking about mass-marketed medical guru and Oprah protégé, Dr. Oz. And while he may be powerful, the scientific community is not convinced that his recommendations are all that great."
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    Is this the newest snake oil, then?

    It appears to be a very old snake oil.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    do you plan on taking these for the rest of your life?? taking carb blockers and similar diet pills puts your body into a state of turmoil, as it has to change the way it responds to the food you intake. When you eventually stop taking white kidney bean extract, the body no longer has the proper mechanisms it had before to break down carbohydrates, thus facilitating more weight gain.
    Citation?
  • mamadragon
    mamadragon Posts: 110
    I also have thought of trying this out but i do NOT trust the so called dr oz. A co=worker's son (who is a doctor) does use it and has lost weight with it. He did say that you shouldn't stay on it week in and week out. You need to stop taking it for a couple of days because your heart does need the carbs. All the ones I have seen in the stores, require you take 4 tablets a day!!! Ugh .... any that don't require that many? thanks
  • Pynkklady
    Pynkklady Posts: 51 Member
    Yes, they do work, assuming you get what the label says. Kidney bean extracts contain Alpha Amylase inhibitors which block the absorption of carbohydrates. It is not recommended for anyone whose medical conditions or medications lower blood sugar. Long term safety has *not* been evaluated.

    Oh, and white kidney beans are often known as navy beans.

    So would you get the same effect adding white kidney/navy beans to your diet? Seems it would be more natural and you wouldn't have to take a supplement...?
  • JustFindingMe
    JustFindingMe Posts: 390 Member
    Whaaaaaaaaaa? You don't need to take pills to lose weight, block carbs etc. Don't over complicate it :smile: And don't waste your $$ . These posts are a wonderful source of information!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Good luck :flowerforyou:

    Edited to add :
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here
  • bigsistruck
    bigsistruck Posts: 125 Member
    Dr. OZ:

    http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~policylab/2013/06/14/pulling-back-the-curtain-on-dr-oz/

    "Have you bowed down before the great and powerful Oz? No, I’m not referring to the fictional wizard from Dorothy’s magical land. I’m talking about mass-marketed medical guru and Oprah protégé, Dr. Oz. And while he may be powerful, the scientific community is not convinced that his recommendations are all that great."

    ^Exactly. He has never shown anyone anything miraculous and most of his stuff is common sense when he's NOT spouting nonsense. I can't stand him and never could.
  • JustFindingMe
    JustFindingMe Posts: 390 Member
    Whaaaaaaaaaa? You don't need to take pills to lose weight, block carbs etc. Don't over complicate it :smile: And don't waste your $$ . These posts are a wonderful source of information!

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

    Good luck :flowerforyou:

    Edited to add :
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1235566-so-you-re-new-here

    WHOOPS

    Sorry, didn't realize you aren't a newbie *blush*

    < Slowly backs up and runs outta the room >
  • mamadragon
    mamadragon Posts: 110
    I really do not like eating navy beans ... never have .... this sounds more like it if I want the benefits of the beans. I will check out to see what else contain Alpha Amylase naturally
  • _Terrapin_
    _Terrapin_ Posts: 4,301 Member
    MFP QUIZ: What does July 18, 2011 and this thread have in common?
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    edited November 2014
    Wow, I had no idea this thread had been resurrected. For those of you who think I'm looking for a "magic pill": suck it. I work hard, eat right, and have maintained a 50 lb. weight loss for over 3 years. I'm no Dr. Oz fanatic -- some things that he recommends are good, some aren't. I do the research and have the critical thinking skills to know which is which. (Dr. Oz also recommends drinking green tea. Would you not drink it just because Dr. Oz recommended it?) If you're someone who never, ever, ever, ever eats carbs, more power to you! I like to splurge occasionally. So does nutritionist JJ Virgin, who also takes and endorses white kidney bean extract capsules. Have you seen her abs? Does she look like someone who is takes the "easy way out?" FWIW, I don't even take these pills anymore, not because they didn't work but because I could never remember to take them a half hour before a high carb meal. Reading this old post has renewed my interest. I think I'll pop one tomorrow before my Thanksgiving meal. :-)
  • nuvimi
    nuvimi Posts: 103 Member
    basschick wrote: »
    Wow, I had no idea this thread had been resurrected. For those of you who think I'm looking for a "magic pill": suck it. I work hard, eat right, and have maintained a 50 lb. weight loss for over 3 years. I'm no Dr. Oz fanatic -- some things that he recommends are good, some aren't. I do the research and have the critical thinking skills to know which is which. (Dr. Oz also recommends drinking green tea. Would you not drink it just because Dr. Oz recommended it?) If you're someone who never, ever, ever, ever eats carbs, more power to you! I like to splurge occasionally. So does nutritionist JJ Virgin, who also takes and endorses white kidney bean extract capsules. Have you seen her abs? Does she look like someone who is takes the "easy way out?" FWIW, I don't even take these pills anymore, not because they didn't work but because I could never remember to take them a half hour before a high carb meal. Reading this old post has renewed my interest. I think I'll pop one tomorrow before my Thanksgiving meal. :-)

    nutritionistlol
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