On Dr. Oz: White Bean Extract to Boost Metabolism
Looking for an inexpensive supplement to help you lose weight? According to Dr. Oz, it may be time to try white bean extract. Like raspberry ketones, white bean extract works by boosting your metabolism, so you burn more calories. The more calories you burn, the more weight you’ll lose.
If belly fat is your bugaboo, white bean extract may be just the supplement you need. It blocks the absorption of carbs, which helps keep belly fat at bay. Dr. Oz recommends taking 500 milligrams of white bean extract daily before a big meal. You can also add it to a smoothie for a healthy meal replacement. If it agrees with you, increase your intake to 500 milligrams twice a day. (Diarrhea is the most common side effect.)
White bean extract isn’t just for dieters. Studies have shown that it can benefit people with diabetes by helping to keep blood sugar in check, according to dLife.
Other metabolism boosters Dr. Oz recommends
L-Arginine, an amino acid, stimulates protein production and helps to build muscles. It can naturally boost growth hormone levels and help jump-start a slow metabolism. Dr. Oz recommends taking one capsule daily. If you don’t want to take pills, reach for some Brazil nuts.
Like spicy food? Try adding pickled peppers to your next meal. For the greatest metabolism-boosting benefit, eat them in the morning. Toss some into an omelet to perk up your energy all day long. These hot and tangy morsels aid weight loss in two ways. First, the vinegar base contains acids that help prevent fat storage. Second, peppers contain capsaicin, the compound that makes them hot and also helps your body burn more calories.
Not a fan of the pickled variety? No problem. Dr. Oz also recommends adding raw red chilies to your soups and salads.
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Joy Johnston is a Senior Web Producer at Sharecare. She has been an online journalist since 2002, working for the Atlanta-Journal Constitution, About.com and AOL CityGuide. She has become gluten-free savvy since being diagnosed as gluten-intolerant in 2005. Favorite exercise: long walks in the park. Health vice: soy lattes.
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5 hours ago
Cat Jerz
I had heard of these supplements and I purchased a bottle that had both combined. There was 100mg of the raspberry ketones and 500 mg of the white kidney beans. Directions was to take 1 capsule 2 times daily. I only took one at breakfast. About 5 days into taking them, I was having the symptoms of the worst intestinal virus. It may have been affecting my thyroid also as I did not feel right. It did nothing for my blood sugar. I discontinued them. These supplements are not for everyone. For me, another fail attempt at losing weight.
Flo Collom
Hi, Please tell me is white kidney bean capsuls (500 mg) the same as white bean extract? I bought them because I heard of it on the Dr Oz show, but haven’t started taking any yet. Thank you, Flo Collom,Exeter Pa.19606
Nat moton
Want to find out where to find the white bean extract I would really like to try them
Lois Harrison
Is white bean extract same as white kidney bean. I looked on the internet but could not find white bean extract just white kidney bean capsules. If they are not the same could you help me find the white bean extract? Thank you.
Holly Hunter
Is the white kidney bean extract the same as the white bean extract? I want to know before buying online because this is the only way I have been able to find them. Please email me back asap. Thanks Dr. OZ. I love your show.
Tinkerbell
Is white bean extract the same as white kidney bean extract? Where can you buy them ?Please email me. Thank you!!!