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Beano Now Lists Wheat On Their Product

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mle-ii
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Beano, the digestive enzyme, now lists wheat on it's label. :( According to the website, the amount that is detected is less than the amount that can be chemically detected.

Now I'm at a loss as for what to do. The amount isn't measureable so is it still too much and can cause a reaction? Supposedly wheat is somehow used in the process of manufacturing the active ingredient, that is the enzyme Alpha-galactosidase.

This is found in their faq:

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Does Beano® contain gluten?

The smallest amount of gluten that can be chemically detected in a product is 0.00016 percent. Results of our testing have shown that Beano® contains less than 0.00016 percent gluten. Although the amount of gluten in Beano® is less than the limit of detection, we would recommend that individuals who have concerns about the use of Beano® speak with their physician.

Any thoughts?

I still have symptoms every once in a while that may or may not be related, but wouldn't it be daily if it were a problem from this since I take this 3 times daily with each meal?

Thanks,

Mike

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I'd say no to Beano- under 200 ppm is considreed gluten free in Europe but I have reacted to like 35 ppm and that was in a "gluten-free" product. Especially if you are still having symptoms sometimes.

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jerseyangel
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I wouldn't take it.

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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I also wouldn't take it. Knowingly ingesting gluten just isn't a good idea.

Lisa Smith Newbie
Lisa Smith
Posted

Well poop!

I was just diagnosed about a week ago with Celiac, and have been having a really hard time figuring out what the heck I can eat from now on...especially when we go out to eat, or I have dinner at someone else's house. I figured, "Well, at least I can eat salad!"

Well, maybe not now. The problem is, I cannot for some reason digest lettuce (I know, weird, but I've never been able to). BUT, Beano apparently has the enzymes I need, so as long as I take a few Beano beforehand, I can uaually eat all the salad I want.

NOW what am I gonna do?? :(

It feels like evey time I think I've found something I can eat, I look more closely and realize I can't. I guess that explains why I was sick last night after eating salad, even though I made SURE there was no gluten in the dressing or seasoning. Maybe it was from the Beano!

Any thoughts from anyone?

Lisa

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Mike, the biggest problem is, that it adds up. If you use it once in a while, you might be okay, but three times a day is too much. And since you use it every day..............it probably isn't a good idea. I think you will never get 100% better if you constantly have low levels of gluten in your body.

By the way, why do you take beano with every meal?

Lisa, I was unable to have anything raw (vegetables or fruit) for several months after going gluten-free. And that included salad. So, for now stop eating salad and only eat things that are well cooked (not mushy, but soft). You will probably be able to eat salad again in about two months or so without a problem (but it might take longer).

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tarnalberry
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Beano isn't the only brand of digestive enzyme out there. Stop by a health food store and find another one that is gluten-free. There are folks here who take them that should be able to make some recommendations as well.

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Wobenzym N is supposed to be one of the absolute best. I had to stop taking it, because it has enzymes from pineapples, and those are high in salicylates. Meaning, it was helping my stomach but caused muscle aches.

Now, it gave me a stomach ache when taken before meals, but really helped when taken right after a meal. And somebody in town with celiac disease actually gave me that tip, because that's how it worked for her. She said that her doctor told her that people with celiac disease should always take it after meals.

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