Pros and Cons of taking Beano

Beano (alpha-galactosidase) is a natural enzyme supplement that helps to avoid gas, abdominal bloating, stomach pain, and a swollen stomach by stimulating the production of natural enzymes in the body. Beano's key component is the naturally occurring enzyme alpha-galactosidase. This supplement should be taken before consuming meals that commonly trigger these symptoms. Depending on the formulation, Beano can be taken as a tablet (swallowed or chewed) or as a meltaway tablet. 

Beano is most helpful when taken soon before consuming problematic meals, although it is equally beneficial 30 minutes after eating. It should not be used in cooking since heat destroys it and makes it ineffective.

If you use Beano capsules or chewable tablets, it is recommended that you take one capsule or tablet per serving of problem foods. 

To be effective, only one meltaway tablet is required per meal. Meltaway pills are placed on the tongue and dissolve instantly without the need for chewing or swallowing. 

If you prefer, you can crumble the Beano tablets onto your food and eat them alongside your meal. This does not influence Beano's effectiveness.

Pros of taking Beano

Beano is a digestive enzyme that aids in the breakdown and digestion of complex carbohydrates such as those found in vegetables (such as cauliflower, broccoli, sprouts, and cabbage), legumes (such as beans, lentils, and nuts), whole grains, and other foods.

This supplement contains natural enzymes that allow consumers to eat a variety of foods without feeling bloated or sick, even if some of the foods are tough to digest. It should be noted that it is ineffective at avoiding flatulence caused by problems with the digestion of lactose or fiber.

Beano (alpha-galactosidase) is an enzyme that is frequently used to digest sugars found in a variety of complex carbohydrates, including stachyose, raffinose, and verbascose. Beano is also capable of working with sugars classified as oligosaccharides or polysaccharides. Beano converts these complex carbohydrates into simple sugars that are easily digested before the food reaches the colon, making the food more digestible.

Because gas is generated and remains in the colon, Beano is excellent at stopping it before it happens. When using Beano, it is suggested to take it 30 minutes before eating foods that induce bloating, gas, abdominal pain, enlarged stomach, or flatulence.

Cons of taking Beano 

Beano is ineffective at treating any disease or symptom other than stomach issues. Beano should not be used to treat digestive issues that are caused by a medical condition.

Beano has no known or reported common adverse effects. However, any medicine has the potential to cause adverse reactions in certain individuals. Although an allergic reaction is extremely rare, it is possible after taking Beano.

Because the active ingredient is derived from a food-grade mold, some people may experience an allergic reaction to that mold. Itchy skin, rashes, puffy and blistering skin, fever, coughing, breathing difficulties, and inflammation of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, and/or neck are all possible symptoms of an allergic reaction.

It is not recommended that you take Beano if you have an allergy to alpha-galactosidase, which is the main active ingredient in the supplement. Beano has no additional known risks or contraindications.

There is no evidence suggesting that Beano is harmful to pregnant women or nursing mothers who are taking the supplement. However, before you take Beano, you should consult your doctor.

Beano has not been evaluated in children, and as such, you should consult your child's physician before administering Beano.

Patients with diabetes or a genetic disease called galactosemia must consult with their doctor before using Beano. Sugar processing can be disrupted by both galactosemia and diabetes.