Alpha-Galactosidase

Beano
$10

Alpha-galactosidase, the enzyme in Beano, breaks down the GOS sugars in beans and cruciferous vegetables that cause gas. The cheapest targeted option, with the strongest randomized-trial support for gas.

Pros

  • Strongest RCT support of any enzyme for bean and vegetable gas;;GalU activity disclosed;;Cheapest targeted option, around 0.05 to 0.15 dollars per dose

Cons

  • Only helps GOS gas, not general bloating;;Standard tablet dose of roughly 150 to 300 GalU is below the 1,200 GalU used in trials;;One negative pilot in IBS

Best For

  • Gas from beans, lentils and cruciferous vegetables

Skip If

  • Your bloating is from dairy, fructans, or fat rather than GOS
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Categories: Supplements