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Does white kidney bean extract blocks carbohydrates??
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ThisIsAQuote:: "Starch blockers are made from white kidney beans, which have a natural chemical called amylase, which helps digest complex carbohydrates.When amylase is blocked,those carbs pass through the body undigested,so you don't absorb the calories.Some need a prescription. They are calledacarbose(Precose),and miglitol (Glyset).These are used as treatments for blood sugar control.You can get them OTC too
Answered 5/14/2015
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