The temperature is getting higher and higher, and people who love beauty are once again thrown into the weight loss "battle", but there are always people who can't resist the temptation of food. Recently, a number of products containing "white kidney bean extract" on the market have caught fire, and the product introduction declares that as long as you eat a little before a meal, you can inhibit the absorption of sugar, achieve "free meals", and guard "happy foodies".
Eating a big meal is not fat
Is "White Kidney Bean Food" really that magical?
On April 19, a Modern Express reporter conducted an investigation
market:
The products are diverse, and there are restrictions on the dosage and population
On April 19, a modern express reporter searched for an e-commerce platform with "white kidney beans" as a keyword, and found that there were multiple brands selling such goods, and many popular traffic stars endorsed them. The product types are quite diverse, including candy, jelly, fiber powder and so on.
A product called "Carb Enzyme Blocking Tablets", the main ingredients of which include white kidney bean extract, l-arabinose, inulin, conjugated linoleic acid glycerides, priced at 79 yuan a box, a total of 24 pieces. The product description states that in addition to controlling sugar and calorie absorption, it can also improve intestinal health. This belongs to health care products, customer service said that this is a tablet candy, belongs to ordinary food, no drug dependence, can be eaten for a long time. However, the daily intake should not exceed 6 capsules. Another "white kidney bean dietary cellulose solid drink" claims that in addition to sugar control cards, the product can also increase satiety. Unlike white kidney bean candy, the product listing recommends eating only one piece per day.
Some products also regulate the edible population. A product called "White Kidney Bean Tablet Candy" is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women to take on their own. At the same time, it is not recommended for adolescents and young children in the developmental stage. Customer service said that in addition to the above groups, diabetics need to follow the doctor's advice when eating the product. At the same time, people with dairy allergies are not recommended to eat.
There are products that use in vitro experiments to illustrate the effect of lipid drainage
Some products containing "white kidney bean extract" are also labeled with sugars that can be blocked and converted with specific foods. A product originating in Australia, called "Hi Eat Enzyme White Kidney Bean Enzyme Milk Tablets", said that eating 2 milk tablets before meals can block 66% of starch absorption, reduce 33% greasy absorption, reduce 20% sugar absorption, equivalent to 1 meal only absorbing 1/3 of the oil, 1/4 of the carb, 1/5 of the sugar. The reporter noted that in addition to white kidney beans, the main ingredients of the product also include safflower seed extract, green coffee and so on.
In order to prove the effect of excreting oil, the product introduction of "White Kidney Bean Diet Cellulose Solid Drink" shows a short video of the oil adsorption experiment. The video shows that the product is placed in water with cooking oil, and after a period of standing, the floating grease gradually sinks. An industry insider said the experiment was an "in vitro experiment." In other words, the effect produced by the product in the video does not necessarily have the same effect on the inside of the human body. Industry insiders believe that this is a marketing method for merchants, and there is a suspicion of exaggerating the effect.
consumer:
Monthly sales of more than 10,000, expecting products to lose weight is useless
The Modern Express reporter noted that the price of such products ranges from 70 yuan to 300 yuan, and the monthly sales of most products are more than 10,000 copies, and some even exceed 20,000, and there are tens of thousands of people below the products for evaluation. A buyer named "Duli" said: "I feel that the product is still effective, there is no diet, there is no weight gain for normal meals." Although the weight loss is not fast, it is also decreasing little by little. ”
However, some buyers have suggested that the effect of eating such products is limited. The buyer "Royal Lantern" said that the weight of the usual meal increased by 0.6 kg, and after eating this candy rose by 0.4 kg, it can only block the calories of 9 sugar cubes, and it is only effective for carbs. Buyer "Yuexiang" commented: "Don't expect this to lose weight, at most you can only control excessive sugar and calorie intake when eating and drinking, I bought a big bag, but I didn't lose weight." "There are also buyers who say that it is useless to expect products to lose weight, and the most important thing is to eat less and exercise."
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Dietitian:
Efficacy is uncertain and long-term consumption is not recommended
Are white kidney beans really effective for sugar control? Yan Xiaodong, a registered dietitian of the Chinese Nutrition Society, said that in the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, obesity is related to phlegm wetness, and white kidney beans have a certain dehumidifying effect. It has been suggested that white kidney bean extract contains substances that can inhibit the activity of α-amylase. Theoretically, it may help to inhibit starch absorption and control body weight. However, Yan Xiaodong pointed out that some of the effects of food are not played alone, but the result of the comprehensive synergy of various ingredients. Coupled with the fact that everyone's metabolic capacity is different, it is unknown how much the product with "white kidney bean extract" as the main ingredient can really play a role. If taken for a long time, there may also be certain risks.
Yan Xiaodong suggested that consumers try such products on the basis of controlling diet combined with exercise, but do not believe the exaggerated statements such as "blocking a meal" advertised by the product. "If you really eat openly and completely uncontrolled, relying only on such products will not only not lose weight, but may gain weight." In contrast, Yan Xiaodong recommended that citizens consciously eat some miscellaneous bean foods such as white kidney beans, which will help control weight and blood sugar, and are more economical and safer.
Exercise Specialist:
Reduces fat formation, does not reduce existing fat
"Even if you eat food that can control sugar and control cards, you can't overeat." Zhao Yan, deputy dean of the School of Sports And Health of Nanjing University of Physical Education, pointed out that the main ingredient of white kidney beans can block the absorption of carbs and reduce the formation of fat, but cannot reduce existing fat.
In terms of diet, Zhao Yan pointed out that weight loss requires controlling the total calorie intake of the day. In daily life, snacks and sweets should be eaten less. "The sugar content of the fruit is also very high." When summer arrives, she advises people who need to lose weight to eat more vegetables. "For example, mixing cucumbers, lettuce, and eggs with a salad can also reduce calorie intake, which is simple and easy to operate in daily life."
"In addition to diet, you must also cooperate with exercise to achieve weight loss." Zhao Yan said that as long as all sports are persistent, they can lose weight. In terms of exercise, she suggested that citizens who want to lose weight can do ten sets of Bobby jumps every day, a group of ten, rest for ten seconds; jump rope 1,000, 100 at a time, and repeat ten times.
Source: Modern Express +/zaker Nanjing