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Starch Blocker

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Starch Blocker
A Phaseolus vulgaris (kidney bean)-derived alpha amylase which is claimed to inhibit the breakdown of carbohydrates (starches) into glucose and, and thus to allow copious consumption of pasta, bread and rice while one loses a kilo/week.
'starch blocker'
Nutrition A crude amylase inhibitor said to allow weight-gainless gluttony, a claim torpedoed by well-designed studies. Cf Sugar blocker.
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