Side effects of kidney beans

Kidney beans

This plant is the one which “gives birth” to those, for many favorite, bean pods. Most only go as far as taking that which is inside the pod, i.e. the seeds, but another part that can also be put to purpose is the pod husk as well. The primary use of this husk is in the production of an extract, which is then employed for medicinal purposes. Its use is widespread, to say the least, and is known to be quite effective in ameliorating and treating various conditions and diseases such as the elevated cholesterol in blood, infections of the urinary tract, obesity, diabetes, lung cancer, and stones in bladder or more often kidney. This plant is regarded as one of the fairly abundant sources of the fiber, which can be extremely diet-beneficial since it aids in halting the absorption of unwanted cholesterol and boosting the process of unwanted fat elimination.

Application and Benefits

Obesity – one case is especially familiar to experts circles and that is the case of two studies whose results, unfortunately, did not match. That is to say one of those studies discovered that by consuming a particular extract produced from a bean pod has the potential to increase and boost loss of the excessive weight in people who were only moderately overweight – 6 pounds, unlike those who did not include bean pod in their daily diet. On the other hand, i.e. in the second study persons who were already obese did not ward off any excessive weight after eating bean pods during eight weeks of testing.High Cholesterol – certain facts backing up the claim that bean pods extracts actually do lower cholesterol levels in the blood of the people suffering from obesity, are acknowledged.Lung Cancer – there exist some researches and studies that have discovered that those who include in their daily diets greater quantities of phytoestrogens (e.g. isoflavones originating from soy and beans) can actually decrease the risk of lung cancer occurrence, and do so by astonishing 44-72%, unlike those who eat smaller quantities.

All of the above mentioned should be taken with reserve, since more additional studies need to be conducted in order to prove these claims as legitimate.

Bean Pods and Precautionary Measure

Certain proof exists that consuming extracts originating from bean pods is safe only for a limited period of time, i.e. up to three months. What people should watch out are actually those fresh husks, which have the potential to become a real health hazard, because they hold in themselves various substances and chemicals that initiate diarrhea, vomiting and stomach related upset. Pregnant and women who are breast-feeding should be especially cautious with bean pods and extracts, since there is not yet sufficient evidence to prove that these are health beneficial for them. And it is always better to be safe than sorry.