WHAT IS Botanical Essence WHITE KIDNEY BEAN EXTRACT?
The primary active component of Botanical Essence White Kidney Bean Extract is α-amylase (1,4-α-D-glucanohydrolase, EC.3.2.1.1), an enzyme that breaks down starch by cleaving α-1,4 glycosidic bonds, generating dextrin and reducing sugars. α-amylase inhibitors, which are glycoside hydrolase inhibitors, can bind to specific sites on α-amylase molecules, reducing or eliminating their catalytic activity. These inhibitors are also known as "starch blockers."
| Product Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Phaseolus Vulgaris L. |
| Extraction Type | Solvent Extraction |
| Appearance | Fine Powder |
| Color | Off White |
| Mesh | 100% Pass 80 Mesh |
| Packaging | Plastic Container, Drum |
| Special Service | Free Sample (5g~20g) |
| Shelf Life | 2 years |
BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION
White kidney bean extract, derived from Phaseolus vulgaris, is a leguminous plant native to Mexico and Argentina. It has adapted to various climates and is cultivated extensively worldwide, with significant planting areas in Argentina, the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, China, and Japan.
MODE OF ACTION
Botanical Essence White Kidney Bean Extract operates mainly through its active ingredient, α-amylase inhibitor. Two primary mechanisms are proposed: these inhibitors either inactivate α-amylase proteins or form a stable enzyme-inhibitor complex with α-amylase.
APPLICATIONS
- Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical: The α-amylase inhibitor, a pure natural biologically active substance, can help prevent and manage obesity and diabetes. It inhibits amylase activity, preventing starch digestion, and is excreted through the gastrointestinal tract without entering the bloodstream or suppressing appetite.
- Agricultural: White kidney bean extract exhibits insecticidal properties, making it an effective biological pesticide and a potential component in transgenic insect-resistant crops.
- Research Tool: High-purity α-amylase inhibitors can serve as analytical tools for exploring the active site of α-amylase and as reactants for determining alpha-amylase isoenzymes.
- Nutraceutical and Functional Food: As α-amylase inhibitors prevent carbohydrates from fermenting into acids, they help maintain oral health and promote gut health, contributing to osteoporosis prevention.
ABOUT BOTANICAL ESSENCE
Botanical Essence, with over 16 years of production and R&D experience, is your trusted manufacturer of White Kidney Bean Extract.
WHERE TO BUY BOTANICAL ESSENCE WHITE KIDNEY BEAN EXTRACT?
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