Does Beano really work?

CurlsNCuffs · 02-06-2010, 04:05 AM

Have you tried it? Does it work?

What gives you gas? Broccoli, apples, eggs?????

I avoid some foods for this reason!

Looweewoo · 02-06-2010, 04:43 AM

I used to use it when I was vegetarian, with limited results. I don't seem to need it now.

I would always add it to bean dishes, but it was hard to tell if it worked because with the large amount of vegetable waste I consumed, I was a danger to the ecosystem on a good day.

TaDa! · 02-06-2010, 04:50 AM

I give it to my family when I serve beans or a very onion-y, cabbage-y type meal and it works well. hth!

dartstar1 · 02-06-2010, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by CurlsNCuffs

Have you tried it? Does it work?

What gives you gas? Broccoli, apples, eggs?????

I avoid some foods for this reason!

I have a friend that swears a tsp of vinager WORKS best and is cheaper

CurlsNCuffs · 02-06-2010, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by dartstar1

I have a friend that swears a tsp of vinager WORKS best and is cheaper

WOW - have never heard of this! hmmmm

SkeeterN · 02-06-2010, 08:15 AM

I read that beano will actually cause the carbs to affect you more especially if you eat things that have maltitol in them

Magicsmom · 02-06-2010, 08:37 AM

I'm like Lou. I hardly ever have gas anymore now that I'm on l/c. My dh sure can tell when I've been cheating.

ljguitar · 02-06-2010, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by CurlsNCuffs

Have you tried it? Does it work?

What gives you gas? Broccoli, apples, eggs?????

I avoid some foods for this reason!

Hi CnC…
Nothing gives me gas on low carb. Have not had gas since I started eating this way over 17 months ago...

tina1973 · 02-06-2010, 09:23 AM

I don't really get gas either since starting LC except when I hit the SF candy

ETA - I didn't answer your question...lol. I've heard beano works but never tried it.

dartstar1 · 02-06-2010, 09:45 AM

I can tell ya what did it to me once
I had a couple of Vodka gibsons, I was on low carb and I hadn't drank for 4 yrs . I was in a finals(we won) but I was shaking so bad from drinking coffee and soda I had a couple drinkes to calm down
About 3 hours later I passed gas so strong it actually SCARED me

HerBoudoir · 02-06-2010, 12:43 PM

Mushrooms and cabbage always seem to do it to me... I just make sure everyone else in the house is eating the same thing

TaDa! · 02-06-2010, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by dartstar1

I can tell ya what did it to me once
I had a couple of Vodka gibsons, I was on low carb and I hadn't drank for 4 yrs . I was in a finals(we won) but I was shaking so bad from drinking coffee and soda I had a couple drinkes to calm down
About 3 hours later I passed gas so strong it actually SCARED me

Sounds more like the kind of experience one would have on "Gas-x" which you take when you already have gas. Beano is taken before / during the eating of foods that tend to give lots of gas to prevent it from forming in the first place. and I would not think this is intended for the intentional overuse of sugar alcohols!!! lol!

I did take some the other day ... because that day I ate: brussel sprouts, celery, avocado, onion, cabbage and then on top of it had Linda Sue's Quesadilla Quiche with green onions in it ... by dinnertime, I realized that I had simply overdone it on the veggies and that the quiche and a side of sauteed cabbage might kill me .. so I took the beano just as I was sitting down to dinner and had no problem whatsoever.

Most days, I don't have any problem with gas - and don't need beano or anything else, since I am eating high fat/protein with the veggies - and not such a crazy amount and combination, lol!!

dartstar1 · 02-06-2010, 03:00 PM

I just figured it was from the alcohol sugar that did it and becasue my body was not expecting it

ravenrose · 02-06-2010, 06:54 PM

If you use Beano, you need to count total carbs and NOT deduct either fiber or sugar alcohol.

The way it works is to provide an enzyme that allows you to digest fiber like regular carbs so they don't just sit there and ferment and cause gas, etc.

But if you low carb you probably don't WANT those carbs, right? I really think it's counterproductive to use it with a low carb WOE.

From their website (just in case you don't believe ravenrose! LOL)

How does Beano work?

Beano contains an enzyme from a natural source that works with your body's digestion. It breaks down the complex carbohydrates found in gassy foods into simpler, easily digestible sugars before they reach the colon, preventing gas before it starts.

If something gives you digestive trouble, you can either not eat it or grin and bear it. Sorry.

Zanjabil · 02-06-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Magicsmom

I'm like Lou. I hardly ever have gas anymore now that I'm on l/c. My dh sure can tell when I've been cheating.

LOL Me too. Beano didn't work for me what worked was to not eat beans. I just couldn't tolerate them, or myself when I ate them.

TaDa! · 02-06-2010, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenrose

If you use Beano, you need to count total carbs and NOT deduct either fiber or sugar alcohol.

The way it works is to provide an enzyme that allows you to digest fiber like regular carbs so they don't just sit there and ferment and cause gas, etc.

But if you low carb you probably don't WANT those carbs, right? I really think it's counterproductive to use it with a low carb WOE.

From their website (just in case you don't believe ravenrose! LOL)

How does Beano work?

Beano contains an enzyme from a natural source that works with your body's digestion. It breaks down the complex carbohydrates found in gassy foods into simpler, easily digestible sugars before they reach the colon, preventing gas before it starts.

If something gives you digestive trouble, you can either not eat it or grin and bear it. Sorry.

Thank you so much Ravenrose!!!! I really appreciate the info!!!!! We do use it here - and I used it once recently ... what you've posted makes really good sense and is really good to know!!

Thank you Thank you!!!!!

Pauline

ravenrose · 02-06-2010, 08:11 PM

Thank you, Pauline. I didn't mean to jump on you, but it's better to know. I was surprised their website was so forthcoming. When I researched this several years ago, it was like pulling teeth to get them to admit this is how it works!

CurlsNCuffs · 02-07-2010, 05:33 AM

What?!!! Beano has carbs? Is anything safe?

I can eat an apple and get gas...it's the sugar ......I love apples - besides the carb count (I'm closer to goal) it causes gas.....so I do avoid them....every once in a blue moon....but, I do love them.......

Diana · 02-07-2010, 05:35 AM

When I am not LCing... I have to take Gas-X. Low carbing I never need anything, not gassy..!

TaDa! · 02-07-2010, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenrose

Thank you, Pauline. I didn't mean to jump on you, but it's better to know. I was surprised their website was so forthcoming. When I researched this several years ago, it was like pulling teeth to get them to admit this is how it works!

Quote:

Originally Posted by CurlsNCuffs

What?!!! Beano has carbs? Is anything safe?

Nonetheless, it is awesome to know! I will still use it on occasion - like the night of the onion-y quiche, lol! when I just did not plan well! My carbs and fiber are always vegetables so it's not crazy crazy stuff. It could put me over my cclm (maintenance level carbs), but I wouldn't sweat it too much.

It is great to know though to help me decide when and if to take it! wtg Ravenrose on getting them to spill the beans

ravenrose · 02-08-2010, 11:00 AM

Beano doesn't have carbs, per se, CurlsNCuffs, it is an enzyme that turns fiber, which you normally don't digest, into carbs.

harleychic · 02-10-2010, 04:51 AM

Thank you RavenRose, you always add so much to LCF!!!
Love the new Avi, too

CurlsNCuffs · 02-10-2010, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ravenrose

Beano doesn't have carbs, per se, CurlsNCuffs, it is an enzyme that turns fiber, which you normally don't digest, into carbs.

THANK YOU - now I get it!

TaDa! · 02-10-2010, 04:05 PM

Ok .. and tonight I made a crustless quiche with carmelized onions ... woulda had cabbage with it and taken beano, but decided to have green beans instead and forgo the beano fiber carbs ... Though, I'm thinking I might not be thanking you later Ravenrose.

ravenrose · 02-11-2010, 01:14 PM

so now it's all my fault, huh? LOL

TaDa! · 02-11-2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ravenrose

so now it's all my fault, huh? LOL

yep ...

No J/K .. Actually I didn't end up with a gas problem .. maybe it was esb? (extra-sensory beano)

Minnas · 02-11-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TaDa!

yep ...

No J/K .. Actually I didn't end up with a gas problem .. maybe it was esb? (extra-sensory beano)

That's a good one!

Quote:

Originally Posted by harleychic

Thank you RavenRose, you always add so much to LCF!!!

She's a keeper!! A wealth of knowledge that one!!

02-06-2010, 04:05 AM	#1
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	Does Beano really work? Have you tried it? Does it work? What gives you gas? Broccoli, apples, eggs????? I avoid some foods for this reason!

02-06-2010, 06:54 PM	#14
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,074 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	If you use Beano, you need to count total carbs and NOT deduct either fiber or sugar alcohol. The way it works is to provide an enzyme that allows you to digest fiber like regular carbs so they don't just sit there and ferment and cause gas, etc. But if you low carb you probably don't WANT those carbs, right? I really think it's counterproductive to use it with a low carb WOE. From their website (just in case you don't believe ravenrose! LOL) How does Beano work? Beano contains an enzyme from a natural source that works with your body's digestion. It breaks down the complex carbohydrates found in gassy foods into simpler, easily digestible sugars before they reach the colon, preventing gas before it starts. If something gives you digestive trouble, you can either not eat it or grin and bear it. Sorry. Last edited by ravenrose; 02-06-2010 at 06:57 PM..

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02-06-2010, 04:43 AM	#2
Looweewoo Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,355 Gallery: Looweewoo Stats: 420/275/220 - 6'2" WOE: Carnivore/T2 Diabetic Start Date: Restart@350 09/17/09 The best is yet to come!	I used to use it when I was vegetarian, with limited results. I don't seem to need it now. I would always add it to bean dishes, but it was hard to tell if it worked because with the large amount of vegetable waste I consumed, I was a danger to the ecosystem on a good day.

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TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,301 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /132.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	I give it to my family when I serve beans or a very onion-y, cabbage-y type meal and it works well. hth!

02-06-2010, 08:15 AM	#6
SkeeterN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 18,085 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 4'10 and 170/115 (5 or so pounds up or down) WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2004	I read that beano will actually cause the carbs to affect you more especially if you eat things that have maltitol in them

02-06-2010, 08:37 AM	#7
Magicsmom Committed to Succeed Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 38,970 Gallery: Magicsmom WOE: Low carb/portion control Start Date: Re-re-restarted 7/16/12	I'm like Lou. I hardly ever have gas anymore now that I'm on l/c. My dh sure can tell when I've been cheating.

02-06-2010, 09:23 AM	#9
tina1973 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 3,607 Gallery: tina1973 Stats: 280/1something WOE: VLC/high fat Start Date: latest restart 1/16/13	I don't really get gas either since starting LC except when I hit the SF candy ETA - I didn't answer your question...lol. I've heard beano works but never tried it.

02-06-2010, 09:45 AM	#10
dartstar1 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So calif Posts: 5,577 Gallery: dartstar1 Stats: 273/256/160 starting again 1-26-12 @259 4-1-12 242 WOE: ATKINS 72 <8 Start Date: 10/12/2009	I can tell ya what did it to me once I had a couple of Vodka gibsons, I was on low carb and I hadn't drank for 4 yrs . I was in a finals(we won) but I was shaking so bad from drinking coffee and soda I had a couple drinkes to calm down About 3 hours later I passed gas so strong it actually SCARED me

02-06-2010, 12:43 PM	#11
HerBoudoir Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Philly suburbs Posts: 3,066 Gallery: HerBoudoir Stats: going...going...about halfway gone WOE: Atkins on 95% whole foods	Mushrooms and cabbage always seem to do it to me... I just make sure everyone else in the house is eating the same thing

02-06-2010, 03:00 PM	#13
dartstar1 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: So calif Posts: 5,577 Gallery: dartstar1 Stats: 273/256/160 starting again 1-26-12 @259 4-1-12 242 WOE: ATKINS 72 <8 Start Date: 10/12/2009	I just figured it was from the alcohol sugar that did it and becasue my body was not expecting it

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ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,074 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	Thank you, Pauline. I didn't mean to jump on you, but it's better to know. I was surprised their website was so forthcoming. When I researched this several years ago, it was like pulling teeth to get them to admit this is how it works!

02-07-2010, 05:33 AM	#18
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	What?!!! Beano has carbs? Is anything safe? I can eat an apple and get gas...it's the sugar ......I love apples - besides the carb count (I'm closer to goal) it causes gas.....so I do avoid them....every once in a blue moon....but, I do love them.......

02-07-2010, 05:35 AM	#19
Diana Allergic to Carbs- I break out in Fat! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Anderson, Indiana Posts: 38,458 Gallery: Diana Stats: 176.5/138.8/134 (5'3") WOE: The Original Atkins Start Date: 8/11/03 Restart 4/08	When I am not LCing... I have to take Gas-X. Low carbing I never need anything, not gassy..!

02-08-2010, 11:00 AM	#21
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,074 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	Beano doesn't have carbs, per se, CurlsNCuffs, it is an enzyme that turns fiber, which you normally don't digest, into carbs.

02-10-2010, 04:51 AM	#22
harleychic Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 632 Gallery: harleychic Stats: 174 (hw) 160/150/135 5'4 WOE: Atkins 72, clean eating no frankenfoods Start Date: 5/3/08, re-start after baby #3 born on 3/22/11	Thank you RavenRose, you always add so much to LCF!!! Love the new Avi, too

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TaDa! Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,301 Gallery: TaDa! Stats: 236.5 /132.5/ 128-133 @5'3" WOE: Atkins Maintenance (Vegetarian + Fish) Start Date: 6/03 & Goal! 5/06	Ok .. and tonight I made a crustless quiche with carmelized onions ... woulda had cabbage with it and taken beano, but decided to have green beans instead and forgo the beano fiber carbs ... Though, I'm thinking I might not be thanking you later Ravenrose.

02-11-2010, 01:14 PM	#25
ravenrose . Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: California Posts: 9,074 Gallery: ravenrose Stats: lost 130 lb so far, and miles to go before I sleep WOE: low carb controlled calorie Start Date: June, 2009	so now it's all my fault, huh? LOL