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White Kidney Bean Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Bronson Laboratories

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Capsule Category: Botanical
Most serious interaction: Moderate
Clinical methodology reviewed by · Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Label data from the NIH DSLD
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First and foremost: checking White Kidney Bean Extract against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.

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The interaction bottom line Most serious interaction: Moderate

White Kidney Bean Extract is a dietary supplement by Bronson Laboratories with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for weight management, carbohydrate ('starch') blocking, blood sugar support.Based on those ingredients, 86 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.

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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of White Kidney Bean Extract by Bronson Laboratories

Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.

Evidence for Intended Use
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Not assessable

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Why this rating?
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Ingredient Transparency
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.
Known Interaction Concern
Moderate identified

The most serious documented interaction for these ingredients is Moderate. Check your medications for a personalized result.

Why this rating?
  • 1 of the 1 matched ingredient can interact with medications — Phaseolus Vulgaris.
  • The most serious interaction on file is rated Moderate.
  • Some involve high-stakes drug classes: diabetes medications.
  • For scale: 86 individual medications appear in the full list. A big number alone doesn't make a product dangerous — what matters is whether YOUR medication is on it, so run yours through the interaction checker on this page.
Safety Information
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Moderate medication interactions have been identified, and safety information is well characterized.

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Sep 25, 2013.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about White Kidney Bean Extract, straight from the product label.

Brand Bronson Laboratories
Barcode (UPC) 716563120146
Net contents 100 Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Sep 25, 2013
DSLD ID 25560
Product type Botanical
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years)
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Supplement Facts

The label details for White Kidney Bean Extract by Bronson Laboratories, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
2 Capsule(s)
UPC/BARCODE
716563120146
IngredientAmount% DV
White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract1000 mg--

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica

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Label statements
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FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Formula

Pure Phaseolus vulgaris Extract 500 mg of Extract per Capsule

General

12014 REF 0412

General Statements

HEALTHY LIFESTYLE EST 1960

Made in USA

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Directions: As a dietary supplement for adults, 2 capsules immediately before each of your two largest meals of the day or as directed by a healthcare professional. Do not exceed 4 capsules per day.

Precautions

WARNING: Consult a healthcare professional before taking this product if you are pregnant or nursing.

Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Store at room temperature. Protect from light.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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White Kidney Bean Extract by Bronson Laboratories label

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White Kidney Bean Extract label

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What’s inside

The Ingredients in White Kidney Bean Extract by Bronson Laboratories

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Amounts shown are per serving.

White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract

Interacts with
86 drugs
1000 mg per serving

Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is widely eaten as food, and a concentrated white bean extract is marketed as a 'carb blocker' for weight loss. S...

White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Gelatin, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

White Kidney Bean Extract by Bronson Laboratories Drug Interactions

White Kidney Bean Extract contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 86 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.

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Ingredients driving the most interactions

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Individual Drug Interactions

The ingredients in White Kidney Bean Extract interact with 86 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.

1 of the 1 ingredient in White Kidney Bean Extract interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract

Each ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects

For each ingredient in White Kidney Bean Extract with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.

White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract1 drug type · 86 drugs

Antidiabetes Drugs

Theoretically, Phaseolus vulgaris might increase the risk of hypoglycemia when taken with antidiabetes drugs.
Small clinical studies suggest that Phaseolus vulgaris beans or bean pods, ingested alone or along with white mulberry leaf and bilberry, reduce blood glucose levels in some patients with diabetes.

Likelihood Possible Evidence D
White Kidney Bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) extract full monograph & interactions
The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for White Kidney Bean Extract, from the product label.

Bronson Laboratories

Name
Bronson Laboratories
City
Lindon
State
UT
ZipCode
84042
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

White Kidney Bean Extract by Bronson Laboratories: Common Questions

Does White Kidney Bean Extract by Bronson Laboratories interact with any medications?
Yes. Based on its ingredients, White Kidney Bean Extract has a known interaction with 86 medications. Use the checker to see how it interacts with a specific drug.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
White Kidney Bean Extract contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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The Full Monographs Behind White Kidney Bean Extract’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Herb & supplement monograph

Phaseolus Vulgaris

Interacts with 86 drugs

Phaseolus vulgaris, the common bean, is widely eaten as food, and a concentrated white bean extract is marketed as a 'carb blocker' for weight loss. Some small studies suggest it may modestl...

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Sources

Sources & How We Checked

White Kidney Bean Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 11 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Phaseolus Vulgaris 11 references
  1. Gruenwald J, Brendler T, Jaenicke C. PDR for Herbal Medicines. 1st ed. Montvale, NJ: Medical Economics Company, Inc., 1998.
  2. Birketvedt GS, Travis A, Langbakk B, Florholmen JR. Dietary supplementation with bean extract improves lipid profile in overweight and obese subjects. Nutrition 2002;18:729-33.. PubMed
  3. FDA Center for Food Safety and Nutrition. What are some of the questionable weight loss products? http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/qa-nut4.html. (Accessed 20 December 2003).
  4. Onakpoya I, Aldaas S, Terry R, Ernst E. The efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris as a weight-loss supplement: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials. Br J Nutr 2011;106:196-202.
  5. Rodhouse JC, Haugh CA, Roberts D, Gilbert RJ. Red kidney bean poisoning in the UK: an analysis of 50 suspected incidents between 1976 and 1989. Epidemiol Infect 1990;105(3):485-91. PubMed
  6. Spiewak R, Dutkiewicz J. Occupational contact dermatitis to Phaseolus vulgaris in a farmer - a case report. Ann Agric Environ Med 2000;7(1):55-9.
  7. Tjokroprawiro A, Pikir BS, Budhiarta AA, et al. Metabolic effects of onion and green beans on diabetic patients. Tohoku J Exp Med 1983;141 Suppl:671-6. PubMed
  8. Boivin M, Flourie B, Rizza RA, Go VL, DiMagno EP. Gastrointestinal and metabolic effects of amylase inhibition in diabetics. Gastroenterology. 1988;94(2):387-94. PubMed
  9. Ionescu-Tirgoviste, C., Popa, E., Mirodon, Z., Simionescu, M., and Mincu, I. [The effect of a plant mixture on the metabolic equilibrium in patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus]. Rev.Med Interna Neurol.Psihiatr.Neurochir.Dermatovenerol.Med Interna 1989
  10. He S, Simpson BK, Sun H, et al. Phaseolus vulgaris lectins: a systematic review of characteristics and health implications. Crit Rev Food Sci Nutr 2015 Oct 19:0. PubMed
  11. Jalal SM, Alsultan AA, Alotaibi HH, Mary E, Alabdullatif AAI. Effect of Phaseolus vulgaris on urinary biochemical parameters among patients with kidney stones in Saudi Arabia. Nutrients. 2020 Oct 30;12(11):3346. PubMed

See these in context on the Phaseolus Vulgaris monograph →

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