Phase 2® is a new food supplement that is extracted from white kidney beans and in clinical trials it has been shown to prevent the body from properly digesting starch. Over the last few years a low carbohydrate – or a "low carb" diet have become extremely popular with people trying to lose weight. The Atkins diet in particular has been one of the most famous of these weight loss options.

By taking the Phase 2® supplement, users are able to significantly reduce the amount of calories that they absorb from starchy foods such as pasta, potatoes and bread. In effect, by taking Phase 2®, users are able to convert their regular eating habits into a low carb diet with no effort, and without having to compromise on what they eat.

Phase 2® in more detail

Phase 2®, is a completely natural extract from white kidney beans that works by preventing the enzyme alpha Amylase from breaking down carbohydrates into sugar. The product has undergone a number of clinical tests for effectiveness, and been shown to reduce the amount of energy that the body can extract from starch.

Phase 2®, which also has the scientific name Phaseolus Vulgaris is produced by a single company, under a patented technique, and uses only organically grown non GM products. Other similar products such as Phaseolamin are made in a different way, and do not have the same effectiveness according to clinical trials.

Because of the way that Phase 2® works in inhibiting the effectiveness of Amylase in breaking down starch, it needs to be taken with food. Many users prefer to take the supplement before they eat, but according to the trials that have been carried out, the effectiveness appears to be the same whether it is taken before or after a starchy meal, or even if the capsule is opened and the supplement sprinkled over the food. When using Phase 2®, it is important to drink a large glass of water.