I usually am not able to eat chili because I get so gassy, but I took beano for the first time and had no problems at all. That was a very exciting development!
Do you guys take Beano before eating anything other than beans?
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Need to try that myself, especially after eating broccoli!
Every no gas pill I ever swallowed was nothing but a waste of $$$$$$$$. I have a hard time believing Beano or Gas X works for anybody with a J Pouch. In fact I've seen nothing but negative comments about both of them here. They were just never intended for anybody who happens to be missing their colon.
Beano works just fine on gas caused by beans, broccoli, etc., and I use it successfully for that purpose. It provides no benefit for gas caused by other factors. People who use it for things it's not intended for will inevitably be disappointed.
Yes, what Scott said. Beano is intended to aid in the digestion of complex carbs such as those found in beans and lentils, eggplant, broccoli, cabbage, wheat, etc. However, if your gas is caused by other issues, such as lactose intolerance, sugar, etc., Beano will have no effect. I think some folks mistakenly believe that Beano is a gas eliminator - it's not, and it certainly won't eliminate gas after it has already started. Beano consists of an enzyme that helps you digest the foods it's intended for. If you have trouble digesting those foods, then yes, Beano could help reduce gas, but if those foods aren't the culprit, then it will have no effect. What you could do is try Beano for a few weeks before each meal, to see if there is a difference in your symptoms. If there is no change, then either the Beano is ineffective, or more likely, your gas is caused by other factors.