Nowadays people are trying to look after themselves better, and this includes exercising more, eating healthier and even taking dietary supplements to help with their digestion. There is a lot of talk to what these dietary supplements can do for you right now, and even though there are many products on the market, Beano is one particular brand that is still getting a lot of attention. It originally hit the shelves in the early 1990s and after several revisions throughout the years, it has been found that it works better than ever and is very user-friendl.
What is Beano?
It originally hit the shelves in the early 1990s and after several revisions throughout the years, it has been found that it works better than ever and is very user-friendly.
Beano is a dietary supplement that is enzyme-based and is helpful in reducing gas in the body’s digestive tract. This means there is less bloating, less discomfort, less flatulence and it really helps to improve digestion.
What Ingredients Is Beano Made Up Of
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First and foremost there are no ingredients in Beano that are harmful to the body in any way.
The scientific breakdown of Beano includes an enzyme called a-GAL which is a derivative of the fungus Aspergillus niger.
It is this enzyme that works in your digestive tract that helps to break down certain complex sugars in various foods.
It also reduces certain starch molecules that bacteria thrive on which produces the excess gas in the digestive tract. Beano allows you to absorb these molecules preventing the bacteria from being able to build up and produce the gas that causes you your discomfort.
How Does Beano Work?
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There have been some studies conducted that did show some reduction in gas with the use of a_GAL. But one study indicated that could interfere with acarbose which is a medication for treating diabetes.
Understanding Flatulence
If you are going to put any faith in a product then you may want to understand the condition that it is treating. In this case Beano for the use of gas.
Not everyone gets the same amount of gas, nor at the same times as it occurs
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
- Night
- All Day
So Whats The Cause Behind It?
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As food is being consumed it is constantly getting digested by the stomach enzymes and the waste gets dumped into the colon.
The bacteria in the colon thrive on this waste. So when they are attacking the waste the bacteria is emitting the gas As the gas is being formed then the stomach begins to expand This is because the lactose sugar builds up in the intestines.
What Are The Dietary Culprits That Are Causing This Reaction?
DAIRY
Depending on the type of dairy it will cause different symptoms and intensity.
Light:
- Aged Cheeze Sour Cream
- Whipped Cream
- Butter
Moderate:
- Ice cream
- Pudding
- Milk
Heavy:
- Regular milk
- Chocolate milk
- Eggnog
(These are full of lactose)
STARCH
- Pasta
- Potatoes
- Beans
- Peas
These are foods that end up going to the lower intestine more – so more food for that bacteria
FIBRE
Not all of it is absorbed by the body most of the fibre is in the skin of the fruit or vegetable. So again more food for the bacteria
CARB BEVERAGES
Causes extra air from swallowing
Added Sweeteners
The Symptoms
There are several symptoms that come with this process that the body is going through
- The discomfort from the bloating
- The odours from what the bacteria is creating
- The appearance of the bloating
- The sound effects with the gas escaping
These are all symptoms that Beano is being claimed to deal with.
When Should You Take Beano
- To get the best results from Beano you are advised to take the supplement before you decide to eat foods that could cause you gas or other symptoms.
- Originally Beano was introduced in a liquid form but this was discontinued and now you can get the same dose in a tablet form and strawberry flavoured “Meltaways”.
- Another way you can take Beano is by crushing the tablets and actually mixing them into your food.
- Generally, two to three tablets work well enough to take care of the symptoms listed and you should do this anytime you are going to consume gas-forming foods.
Beano Reviews
It is a product that has been around for a while so it has had plenty of testing. The most current reviews based on 156 rating it has been given a 4.4 out of 5 stars with 71% giving it the 5 and only 7% giving it one being the most dissatisfied. This is a pretty impressive ratio.
Compared to other over the counter drugs for the same type of problem, the price is comparable at around $16. For 150 tablets which is all going to depend on where you buy it.
A Workable Gas Attack Plan
- Have Beano on hand before you are going to consume any of the foods mentioned above
- Watch what you are eating and when and the amount
Depending on how bad your gas is and it is causing an embarrassment for you then you may want to see if these specially designed pants are going to help you deal with the odour problem.
Let us know about your Beano Experience or something else you may have tried.
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I love my gas so much I give myself a Dutch Oven. No thank you Beano.
I am allergic to aspirin and have to be very careful with any medication I take. Is Beano safe to take with an aspirin allergy?
I’ve been on many medications, I have Gerd, and recently on a high fiber diet for constipation and on high levels of Prednisone, 60mg daily, taper. The gut pain, bloating and gas was chronic and non stop. I tried Gas-X for about a week without good results. I recently tried Beano and felt better almost immediately. I still have a few problems, but I don’t feel like doubling over anymore. I have no idea why Beano worked better.
This could be a bonanza for Beano. Make an animal sized Beano for all the cows in the country to prevent their flatulence and we can continue to eat red meat with a clear conscience.
I read a suggestion online to lower the gas production following navy bean soup, chili, lentils, split pea soup, etc. My husband (gluten, soy & garlic intolerant – could compete with Texaco for gas production!) This definitely worked, but it was a lot of extra time: rinse beans/peas, cover with boiling water & sprinkle liberally with baking soda. Rinse & repeat 3-4 a day x 72 hours. (You REALLY have to want that navy bean soup!) the beans turn a little dark, but neither of us experience any extra flatulence. At all.
I have had decades of heartburn with terrible burping. Found out I had a hiatal hernia, caused by carrying four ten pound babies over the years. I had surgery to fix that and the heartburn was much better and I had far less burping. However ten years later the positive effects of the surgery wear off and I’m back to having heartburn. And tasting vomit if I eat late at night or have a big meal. Most medicine doesn’t help and I finally tried Beano. It’s like a miracle. I can’t believe how much better I feel! Why didn’t I try this years ago? I must really need the enzyme Beano provides. No side effects either.
I read somewhere that Beano is not recommended for anyone who has had their gall bladder removed. Is this true?
Preparing the beans in a specific way helps a lot. You have to soak the beans, toss the soak water, then pressure cook them. If you can sprout the beans after the soaking process, that’s even more effective, but I’ve only been able to do that reliably with lentils. It works. I hope this helps.
I too changed my diet to really focus on getting healthy. Loads of vegetables and loads of farts. This product did nothing for me and I am farting really bad right now. I don’t know what to do as even I can’t stand the smell of myself.
Beano works for me!! Everyday afternoon at work I have so much gas, its so embarrassing, there is no smell, but the gas noises get loud because I cant always hold them in, I have passed gas walking past my co-workers desk, right next to one of my co-workers when they were asking a question and even in my bosses office…gas for hours 12-5 pm everyday, it was so bad, and then the last straw was that I laughed and a loud one came out in front of my new man!! Oh No, that was it, I remembered about beano from TV, I went and bought it that night, I used it the next day and not one fart..lol.. I am So happy!! it worked perfectly.
I take 6 Beano a day, 2 tablets before each meal. Is this too much? What are the long term side effects?
thanks.
I have horrible gas issues and this absolutely works for me. You have to literally have the offending food on your fork ready to go in your mouth before you swallow it. Two pills.
Have you tried the BEANO melt away tabs instead of the solid tablets? I had the same issue with the tablets causing my stomach to be uncomfortable after taking them. I changed to the dissolving ones and it worked. No stomach pain AND “no” gas. 🏃💨
Hello! I’ve been suffering from terrible gas and pains for almost over a year now. I’ve been taking Beano with my meals for three days now and I am fortunate enough to see a difference! The meals that once caused me pain and agony are once again enjoyable. Hoping it’ll continue to work. I have to be on a very special!
Better out than in, I always say.
The science has been done, and here it is. But note that these enzymes work only to a degree. They are not a complete solution, but they do help somewhat:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7964541
Beanie works great, however I sometimes have to use Phazyme.250mg to make me feel better.
It worked for me I’m happy with it
I was hoping to see some real science about Beano instead of anecdotal evidence (my mother uses XYZ and it solves her problems therefore it works) which is of course useless.
I have tried Beano myself. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t. Without Beano, sometimes I get gas, sometimes I don’t. So how do you evaluate that? Large double-blind studies. Not personal evidence. Sure, it doesn’t hurt to give it a try, and if you believe it works for you, of course keep buying it. But I don’t buy into this magical “natural enzymes” stuff personally.
I have used it many times when it’s worked perfectly and a few times when it’s let me down (I use it when I’m about to eat baked beans, which I LOVE but which, of course, cause a lot of gas, usually the next day) I’ve found 3 things help make sure Beano is going to work for me;
1. Taking the max recommended dose (it says 1-3 so I take 3)
2. Taking it literally within seconds of the first bit of food
3. Eating all the food in a reasonable amount of time after I take it.
That’s just what I think works best based on my own experiences! Hope it helps 🙂
Have been having problems almost every time I eat with gurgling, belching and gas and reflux at night. Started taking beeno a few weeks back and no problems. No longer having to sleep on an uncomfortable wedge pillow. No more discomfort after meals. I’m ganna buy stock!
Beano works great for me! I have little to no gas when taken and it works on the very first day I used it. I highly recommend trying it so you can enjoy your veggies and fruits, whole grain bread or cereal. With confides and the best part is knowing it’s not going to screw up you intense like some others can.
After years of pain – no my body did not magically adjust, I finally identified the foods that were the biggest culprits for me – onions and garlic, but I love cooking with them both! I do cut them when they aren’t necessary, but if I’m going to go for it anyway then I take Beano and yes it absolutely works for me. I’ve tried gas-x after the fact – nothing. Zantac helps but has consequences the next day. Beano always does the trick. I don’t use it every day. I only use it when I’m willingly digging into something garlic/onion filled or when I go out to dinner where you don’t always know what’s going into it.
Question for folks:
My 7 year old daughter needs a high fiber diet for constipation and, due to medications, must protein pack or her growth will suffer. Recently, however, she has been fighting these foods (even ones she likes!) because of gas. I completely respect a 7 yr old girl is too embarrassed from farting, say on a school bus. I plan on asking her pediatrician, of course, but, I like to go in knowing what questions to ask and hearing other opinions.
Might Beano help her?
I to stated a clean diet that causes gas !I am worried…. I’m dropping weight but I can’t go out on public. Only3 day s in. What to do
Beano works to prevent me from farting after eating whole grain bread or cereal. It does however cause me stomach pain if take with empty tomach, so i take it after having a bite if my food first.
Yes. It has been working very well for me. Before eating salad and fruits I take the recommended dose. If I am having chilli with beans or other foods that used to cause excessive gas I double the dose. My stomach is flatter as an added benefit. I highly recommend trying it.
keep eating healthy food and your body will adapt and thrive
Hi,
I recently (6 weeks ago) switched to a high fiber, very healthy diet. (Eat to Live, which pushes 2 pounds of vegetable, and a cup of beans, daily)
Although my health has VASTLY improved, I have gas as the one nagging side effect. Tried Beano for the first time today. I did make my gas less smelly, so that’s a big improvement. I can deal with the gas, I just can’t have smelly bombs…..
I want to keep up with this incredibly healthy diet, but I need to figure out a way to do it elegantly.
Also, in response to Rhonda, I’m guessing her husband has a food allergy/intolerance to something he eats daily, like dairy, gluten, etc.
I’m sorry to hear about your husband’s gas problem, Rhonda. I empathize. I read your review on Gas-X as well. I appreciate your candor regarding the efficacy of these products. My gas is causing tension in more places than my digestive tract, so I would like to seek out the most effective solution to this problem as quickly as possible.
I bought Beano for my husband at Walmart for around five or six dollars. I watch the commercials and thought I have to have this for my husband because he has a lot of gas and it isn’t pleasant for us around him. Beano didn’t work for my husband. He took it faithfully, but the gas was still there. We have opted to not eating beans, chili and many other foods because of the gas. It may work for others and I wished it would have worked for him, but it didn’t. It doesn’t cost much to try it if you or someone close to you has a gas problem.