Giant white beans fall to the category of other white beans much like navy beans. Giant white beans offer extraodinary health benefits. They are full of antioxidants and provide a good supply of detoxifying molybdenum. They are also loaded with fiber and protein and rank low on the glycemic index. They produce alpha-amylase inhibitors which help regulate fat storage in the body. What's more, giant white beans and white beans in general deliver a good supply of magensium, a mineral whith a plethora of health benefits. 

Medicinal Applications:

•       Giant white beans are one of the most concentrated food sources of molybdenum. Despite being discovered quite early, it is a rather unkown trace mineral. Nevertheless, it is extremely important for good health. Molybdenum is required to make and activate a number of important detoxifying enzymes.

•       Giant white beans are rich in slow-digesting carbonhydrates, protein and fiber and are considered a low glycemic index food source. High glucemic index foods break down quickly during digestion and cause an immediate spike in blood sugar and insulin levels. These fluctuations have been linked to conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, increased cravings for sugary foods and tiredness. On the contrary, foods like white beans do not trigger spikes in blood sugar levels. This in turn helps keep cravings and mood swings away. Low glycemic index foods are also thought to help lower the risk of developing heart disease and adult on-set diabetes.

•       Giant white beans, with their low glycemix index offer extraodinary weight loss benefits. While not spiking insulin levels, which can cause excess blood glucose to be stored as fat for later use as energy, giant white beans may provide weight loss benefits due to their ability to produce alpha-amylase inhibitors. These can slow down the absorption of carbonhydrates.

•       Giant white beans deliver a hefty supply of antioxidants, which fight off disease and help maintain optimum health. Antioxidants protect the cell in the body from free radicals, unstable molecules that damage cells. The damage they cause can lead to certain types of cancer, atherosclerosis, thrombosis, arthritis, heart disease, immune system issues, Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

•       Giant white beans are very rich in magnesium. It is an important micromineral that is useful in a number of key functions inside the body. Mainly, magnesium maintains the electrical potential across nerve and muscle membranes and it helps to handle stress better. It is also essential for healthy bones. 

Safety Profile

Some people cannot tolerate white beans and legumes in general and consuming them could cause migraines and allergic reactions. Additionally, some people who antidepressant pills should avoid some legumes because they could cause raised blood pressure due to interaction with the medication.