Digestive enzymes vs Alpha-galactosidase (Beano)
On Reddit, owners rate Digestive enzymes higher overall (4.3 vs 3.8). Scores summarize self-reported experiences and are not evidence that either will work for you.
| Digestive enzymes | Alpha-galactosidase (Beano) | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | capsules | tablets |
| GutVerdict score | 4.3 | 3.8 |
| Owner sentiment | 3.8 | 3.8 |
| Recommendations | 4.7 | 1.9 |
| Tolerability | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Owner comments | 809 | 47 |
| Rated comments | 344 | 21 |
| Unwanted effects reported | 5% | 5% |
| Top praise | Bloating & gas, Dose & timing | Bloating & gas, Dose & timing |
| Top complaints | Side effects, Pain & cramping | Side effects |
By symptom
| Context | Digestive enzymes | Alpha-galactosidase (Beano) |
|---|---|---|
| IBS-C & constipation | 41 of 50 positive | Too few comments |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 24 of 32 positive | Too few comments |
| Bloating & gas | 70 of 88 positive | 7 of 9 positive |
| SIBO | 149 of 192 positive | 6 of 7 positive |
| After antibiotics | 26 of 29 positive | Too few comments |
| Stool form | 6 of 9 positive | Too few comments |
| Pain & cramping | 30 of 43 positive | 4 of 4 positive |
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What owners say about Digestive enzymes
4/5“I began to take 1 capsule before each meal together with digestive enzymes and my symptoms lessened by about 70-80% in a few weeks.”
4/5 Cost“There‘s FODZYME which allows you to eat both onion and garlic again.”
4/5 Bloating & gasPain & cramping“The one thing that helped was digestive enzymes and betaine hcl in a small dose.”
What owners say about Alpha-galactosidase (Beano)
4/5“I definitely love my beanzyme. Works great for beans and onions for me.”
3/5“But in my desperation, I’m really glad I tried Bean-Aid just for the hell of it (CVS version of Beano), because it’s been the easiest on my gut and helps me digest everything from carrots to cabbage to onion and garlic.”
4/5“I recently tried Fodzyme (like beano for Fructans) and it works for the onion and garlic, but apparently I am sensitive to something else in wheat 🙁”
Talk to a doctor or pharmacist before switching or combining supplements, particularly if you take other medicines.