can someone explain how beano works to reduce gas with foods its not meant for? i cannot tolerate this gas anymore and now with an angry hemorrhoid to boot!
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Beano does not reduce gas, it prevents it.
It does it by digesting carbohydrates that are not digested by your own digestive enzymes. Left undigested, bacteria work on them and form gas in the process.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B...ietary_supplement%29
Since it works only on particular carbohydrates, it does not digest fats or proteins or other carbohydrates. So, it is not all encompassing. But, gas is mostly due to undigested carbs.
Another way to approach it is to reduce your carb intake (yes, I know that seems counter intuitive), and focus on lean meat and soft fruit and vegetables. However, fructose in high quantities can stimulate diarrhea (that is why prunes are good for constipation).
A simple (but boring) approach is to start out at square one, and have only water and a liquid supplement, like Ensure (which is lactose free) for a few days until things settle down. Have 6-8 cans a day (1500-2000 calories) and add one new food at a time, avoiding the things on the problem list
https://www.j-pouch.org/diet.html
Jan
It does it by digesting carbohydrates that are not digested by your own digestive enzymes. Left undigested, bacteria work on them and form gas in the process.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B...ietary_supplement%29
Since it works only on particular carbohydrates, it does not digest fats or proteins or other carbohydrates. So, it is not all encompassing. But, gas is mostly due to undigested carbs.
Another way to approach it is to reduce your carb intake (yes, I know that seems counter intuitive), and focus on lean meat and soft fruit and vegetables. However, fructose in high quantities can stimulate diarrhea (that is why prunes are good for constipation).
A simple (but boring) approach is to start out at square one, and have only water and a liquid supplement, like Ensure (which is lactose free) for a few days until things settle down. Have 6-8 cans a day (1500-2000 calories) and add one new food at a time, avoiding the things on the problem list
https://www.j-pouch.org/diet.html
Jan
would the carbs in the ensure cause gas? i would love to live on that stuff. they are delish...
One of the niceties of Ensure, is that it is easy to digest. Not as easy as an elemental diet, like Peptomin, but much more palatable. It is balanced, so not too heavy on carbs, and of the right type. They don't grind up beans in it.
Jan
Jan
thanks jan. i like the boost vanilla. im going to add my konsyl fiber to it. should be a good combination...
Try the Boost VHC. very high calorie. one 8 ounce can has 530 calories. I buy them through Edgepark Medical and are covered under insurance if doctor approves for weight management.