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Name

Phaseolamin 2250

Action

Is a Patented Formula made from kidney beans (Phaseolus vulgaris). It contains an inhibitor of alpha-amylase which has been named Phaseolamin.
Alpha-amylase is an enzyme that helps the breakdown of starches (carbohydrates).
The patent holders state that when taking Phaseolamin 2250 before a starch meal, it reduces the rate or thoroughness of starches such as rice, pasta, potatoes, bread etc. from being broken down into sugars in the digestive tract thereby helping to reduce the overall absorption of sugars and carbohydrates.

Uses

Carbohydrate blocker - Weight Loss aid.

Food Source

 

Found In

CARBOHblok

The data found on these information pages is independent and has been kindly supplied by courtesy of Mr. Thomas Bartram, Fellow, The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Quotes from ‘Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine’.
See the Ingredients Index page for further information or
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