FAQs

beano® contains an enzyme that helps digest gas-causing complex carbohydrates found in grains, legumes and cruciferous vegetables, to help prevent gas, bloating and discomfort. beano® helps provide on the go gas relief, whether you're eating at home, in a restaurant, or at a friends house. **

beano® contains an enzyme, Alpha-galactosidase, that works with your body's digestion. When undigested carbohydrates are fermented by bacteria in the colon, it produces more gas, which can lead to digestive issues like flatulence. The enzyme found in beano®, Alpha-galactosidase, works by breaking down oligosaccharides found in legumes, vegetables, and beans, before they can be metabolized.**

beano^® tablets contain less than five milligrams of sodium per tablet. It can be said that beano^® tablets are sodium-free.

beano^® tablets are available in the antacid section of supermarkets, pharmacies, mass merchandising outlets and health food stores across the country.

beano® is not just for beans. beano® works on gas-causing complex carbohydrates, including cruciferous vegetables, legumes, and grains.** Cruciferous vegetables like lettuce, corn, or onions. Legumes like chickpeas, pinto beans, or peanut butter. Grains like granola, pasta, or breakfast cereals.

The body does not digest and absorb some carbohydrates in the small intestine because of a shortage or absence of certain enzymes. This undigested food then passes from the small intestine to the large intestine where bacteria breaks down the food, producing gas. The most common symptoms of gas are flatulence, abdominal bloating and digestive discomfort. In essence, the body lacks the sufficient enzymes needed to break down the complex carbohydrates found in legumes, grains, and cruciferous vegetables. beano® contains an enzyme that works to help aid digestion of many complex carbohydrates.**

The correct timing of the dosage is also key to beano®'s efficiency. When using beano® tablets, you should swallow, chew or crumble them onto your food right before your first bite or immediately after meals containing complex carbohydrates* (up to 30 minutes after first bite). If you are using beano® Meltaways®, just place on your tongue before your first bite, and it will melt away with a smooth, light flavor to help prevent gas from happening.**

The correct dosage amount is key to beano®'s efficiency. When taking beano tablets, swallow or chew 2 tablets right before your first bite or immediately after meals containing complex carbohydrates* (up to 30 minutes after first bite). When taking beano® Meltaways®, place one tablet on your tongue and let it dissolve right before your first bite, or immediately after meals containing complex carbohydrates (up to 30 minutes after first bite).**

beano® is recommended for adults and children 12 years and older. beano® is not recommended for use with infants or children under 12, except on the advice of a pediatrician. There is no information to indicate that beano® is other than safe for use during pregnancy or during breast-feeding. However, beano® has not been tested on pregnant or lactating women. Therefore, any pregnant or lactating woman should consult with her physician before using beano®.

beano^® is recommended for children 12 years and older. beano^® is not recommended for use in children under 12, except on the advice of a pediatrician.

beano^® has only been tested for human consumption, so we have no data on using the product for pets.

There is no information to indicate that beano^® is unsafe for use during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. However, beano^® has not been tested on pregnant women. Therefore, we recommend that pregnant or breast-feeding women should speak to their physician before using beano^®.

Each serving of beano® itself contributes an extremely small number of calories (less than five) to your diet and is not likely to have a significant effect on blood glucose. 

Persons who are galactosemic should speak with their physician prior to using beano^®.

There is nothing in the scientific literature to suggest that individuals with an allergy to penicillin or molds would have an allergy to beano^®.

There are no known drug interactions. Since an enzyme will catalyze chemical reactions specific only to that enzyme, they are quite predictable. Alpha-galactosidase enzyme activity is specific to materials containing one or more alpha-1, 6-galactopryanosyl groups in their structure. We ask that you speak to your physician or pharmacist about the advisability of taking beano^® while you're taking other medications.

Expiration dates are printed on the side of the bottles.

We can only assure the level of enzyme activity claimed through the expiration date printed on the package. Beyond the expiration date, enzyme activity may be less than the amount claimed, and the product may not be as effective as when it is fresh. We recommend that the product be replaced when it is past the expiration date. We also recommend that beano^® be stored below 25°C OR 77°F. Avoid heat to protect product freshness.