Phaseolus vulgaris L.
5licensed products
1 monograph
Capsule, Powder
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
8- Provides support for healthy (postprandial) glucose metabolism (within two hours after a meal)
- Helps improve (postprandial) glucose metabolism (within two hours after a meal)
- Helps reduce the (enzymatic) digestion of carbohydrates
- To be used with a program of reduced intake of dietary calories and increased physical activity (if possible) to help in weight management
- If a weight management claim is made: Weight management is a long-term process and must therefore, be associated with a long-term intervention. Medicinal ingredient with diuretic properties may be included in weight management products, however no diuretic claim can be applied as it is associated with a short-term duration of use (occasional use only). Stimulant laxatives cannot be present at therapeutic dose in weight management products as their short term duration of use is not compatible with the duration of use for weight management
- Weight management is a long-term process and must therefore, be associated with a long-term intervention
- Medicinal ingredient with diuretic properties may be included in weight management products, however no diuretic claim can be applied as it is associated with a short-term duration of use (occasional use only)
- Stimulant laxatives cannot be present at therapeutic dose in weight management products as their short term duration of use is not compatible with the duration of use for weight management
Approved Dose Ranges
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Adults 18 years and older | 1.5–3 grams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
3cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are breastfeeding.
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you have diabetes (Buse 2000).
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant.
Alternative Names
2White kidney bean(common)Phaseolus vulgaris
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
50 3 licensed products
50 milligrams3 licensed products
333.4 milligrams3 licensed products
1000 milligrams2 licensed products
3000 AAIU1 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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