supplements

Faseolamina and white bean proteins

What is Faseolamina

Phaseolamine is a glycoprotein derived from the white bean ( Phaseolus vulgaris ). Very well known in the food supplements sector, it acts as a selective inhibitor of alpha-amylase, pancreatic enzymes responsible for starch digestion.

Properties and Uses

Starch is a complex carbohydrate that in a normal diet, covers about 40% of caloric needs, being present in pasta, bread, cereals in general, but also in potatoes and baked goods.

By slowing down the digestion and absorption of starch, phaseolamine promotes weight reduction; it can also contribute to improving the glycemic balance in the presence of uncompensated type II diabetes. In particular, phaseolamine could be recommended by the doctor - in association with a correct diet and regular physical activity - if the blood tests show a slight hyperglycaemia (antechamber of type II diabetes mellitus). If, on the other hand, this disease is already manifest, the phaseolamine alone is generally not sufficient to bring the glycemic picture back to normal; in both situations, however, it must only be taken under medical supervision (it could interfere with the activity of other medicines). A drug that acts in a similar way is acarbose.

Mode of use

Phaseolamine can be taken with the normal diet - thanks to the regular consumption of beans - or in concentrated form in the form of specific supplements; in the latter it is often associated with other active principles that promote the reduction of body weight (chitosan and fiber in general).

Side effects

Phaseolamine lacks the side effects typical of supplements with a thermogenic / stimulating effect; the lack of absorption of starch and the presence of impurities in the product could still cause slight gastrointestinal disorders.