Digestive

Alpha-Galactosidase

Also known as: Beano, Bean enzyme

Evidence

Enzyme for breaking down gas-producing sugars in beans and cruciferous vegetables.

Primary uses

Bean digestion
Gas prevention
Vegetable tolerance

How it works

Breaks down raffinose, stachyose
Prevents gas from beans/cruciferous
Humans lack this enzyme

Dosage

Typical range: 150-450 GalU with gas-producing foods
Timing: With first bite
With food: Yes
Duration: As needed
Special populations: Bean/cruciferous eaters

Forms

Tablets
Drops

Safety

Common side effects

None

Contraindications

Galactosemia

Evidence notes

Well-established for bean-related gas

Grade A: Multiple well-designed human trials support the main claims.

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