StarchLite® (White Kidney Bean Extract)

StarchLite® is a white kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract standardized for phaseolamin, an alpha-amylase inhibitor. By temporarily slowing starch digestion, it reduces the sugar and calories absorbed from starchy meals, supporting weight and carbohydrate management.

StarchLite is researched primarily for Weight Management and Metabolic Health. By inhibiting starch-digesting alpha-amylase, the extract reduces the sugar and calories absorbed from starchy foods.

The clinically studied dose is Commonly 500 mg to 1 g before starchy meals. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

For most healthy adults, StarchLite is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — digestive symptoms are most common. Mild gas, bloating, or loose stools can occur from undigested starch. It may also interact with some medications. StarchLite is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Possible interactions include: Diabetes medication — may add to blood-sugar lowering; monitor. Take with starchy meals, not protein or fat meals, for the intended effect. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for StarchLite as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 1 clinical trial and 1 cited reference summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.