Wizard of Vitamins

Amylase Inhibitors Vitamin

What is Amylase Inhibitors?

Amylase inhibitors are also known as starch blockers because they contain substances that prevent dietary starches from being absorbed by the body. Starches are complex carbohydrates that cannot be absorbed unless they are first broken down by the digestive enzyme amylase and other, secondary, enzymes. They are claimed to be useful for weight loss, but when they were first developed years ago, research did not find them very effective for limiting carbohydrate absorption. Later, however, highly concentrated versions of amylase inhibitors did show potential for reducing carbohydrate absorption in humans.

Amylase Inhibitors in Diets

Amylase inhibitors can be extracted from several types of plants, especially those in the legume family. Currently available Amylase inhibitors are extracted from either white kidney bean or wheat.

Amylase Inhibitors Medicinal Treatments

Type 1 diabetes Type 2 diabetes Weight loss and obesity

Known Consequences of Amylase Inhibitors Deficiency

Amylase inhibitors are not essential nutrients and are not normally produced in the body, so no deficiency is possible.

Amylase Inhibitors Recommended Dosages

Depending on the potency of the amylase inhibitors , typical intake is 1,500 to 6,000 mg before meals.

Amylase Inhibitors Side Effects

High amounts of amylase inhibitors may cause diarrhea due to the effects of undigested starch in the colon. Diabetics taking medications to lower their blood sugar should not take amylase inhibitors without first consulting a doctor. At the time of writing, there were no well-known drug interactions with amylase inhibitors.