Guest guest Posted July 27, 2003 Report Share Posted July 27, 2003 Dear Lyn, The dietician from the liver transplant team suggested beano to me, so I would think it's fine. Never hurts to check, though. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2003 Report Share Posted July 27, 2003 Thanks Amy in regard to the Beano. I would think with liver trouble your dietician wouldn't have prescribed it , if it would hurt your liver. I will make a note to ask the GI dr down here. He will probably say its okay. Take care, Lyn holzboog@... wrote: Dear Lyn, The dietician from the liver transplant team suggested beano to me, so I would think it's fine. Never hurts to check, though.Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I have used beano for years and it is the best medicine I have yet found for reducing gas. However, I recently did a little research on beano. It seems to have many side effects. Is there a safer alternative? The following is from; http://www.patientsville.com/medication/beano.htm Recently reported Beano Side Effects Hot, red, itchy rash (urticaria) I took pictures... Severe nausea, and stomach upset.... Terrible pain under my rib cage on both sides.... After taking five drops of Beano, I got violently ... Abdominal cramps, head ache, vomiting and diarrhea... Upper GI Pain... Major upper abdominal cramping, headache, hot flas... Very dark stools... Extreme flatulence and diarrhead delayed.... Extreme kidney pain. Experienced while playing go... Common Beano Side Effects Dizziness 33% Abdominal pain upper 22% Dyspepsia 22% Gastrointestinal pain 22% Nonspecific reaction 22% Stomach discomfort 22% Abdominal pain 11% Angina pectoris 11% Asthenia 11% Blood glucose increased 11% Cerebrovascular accident 11% Dehydration 11% Diabetes mellitus 11% Diarrhoea 11% Disorientation 11% Disturbance in attention 11% Eating disorder 11% Fatigue 11% Gastroenteritis 11% Hepatic enzyme increased 11% Hyperhidrosis 11% Hypoaesthesia 11% Hypoglycaemia 11% Malaise 11% Nausea 11% Night sweats 11% Presyncope 11% Rectal haemorrhage 11% Urinary tract infection 11% Urticaria 11% Vomiting 11% Weight decreased 11% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 I'd guess my question is: do YOU have those reactions? I read a couple of reactions people have to vinegar, and to yogurt. And shoot, my reaction to wheat is pretty severe, it puts me out of action for about 3 days. For any given substance, there are people who have a bad reaction to it. That said, I eat beans a LOT and they don't give me gas any more. The trick is: eat them a lot. Your body can figure out how to make the enzymes. Unlike with wheat, the human body does know how to handle beans. The other trick: buy some breed like Peruanos or Mayacoba yellow beans (they are in the Mexican aisle at the store). They are delicious, and don't have much of the sugar that bothers people. Let the beans soak in plenty of water overnight at least, and pour off the excess water. You want them to be just ready to sprout. If the skins get wrinkly and they don't absorb much water, they are too old, and you shouldn't eat them. Also, make sure your digestion is up to par. For me that meant dropping wheat and dairy, and also taking konjac with meals. The konjac slows down digestion some, which lets your stomach enzymes do their thing before the bacteria get hold of the food (which is what causes the gas). Konjac also changes the gut bacterial mix, which makes for more friendly, less smelly bacteria. Taking clay with the meal helps too. Same thing: fewer gas-producing bacteria. Pepto Bismol might work for that reason too. And then there is the tried and true Mexican method: Epazote. It's an herb they cook with the beans. I can't say if it works: I don't get gas either way. I use Mexican Oregano mostly as bean spice, it might have the same effect, I dunno, but I love it! On Wed, Dec 23, 2009 at 7:31 AM, jazforyou <jazforyou@...> wrote: > I have used beano for years and it is the best medicine I have yet found for reducing gas. However, I recently did a little research on beano. It seems to have many side effects. Is there a safer alternative? > > The following is from; > http://www.patientsville.com/medication/beano.htm > > > > > Recently reported Beano Side Effects > Hot, red, itchy rash (urticaria) I took pictures... > > Severe nausea, and stomach upset.... > > Terrible pain under my rib cage on both sides.... > > After taking five drops of Beano, I got violently ... > > Abdominal cramps, head ache, vomiting and diarrhea... > > Upper GI Pain... > > Major upper abdominal cramping, headache, hot flas... > > Very dark stools... > > Extreme flatulence and diarrhead delayed.... > > Extreme kidney pain. Experienced while playing go... > > > Common Beano Side Effects > Dizziness 33% > Abdominal pain upper 22% > Dyspepsia 22% > Gastrointestinal pain 22% > Nonspecific reaction 22% > Stomach discomfort 22% > Abdominal pain 11% > Angina pectoris 11% > Asthenia 11% > Blood glucose increased 11% > Cerebrovascular accident 11% > Dehydration 11% > Diabetes mellitus 11% > Diarrhoea 11% > Disorientation 11% > Disturbance in attention 11% > Eating disorder 11% > Fatigue 11% > Gastroenteritis 11% > Hepatic enzyme increased 11% > Hyperhidrosis 11% > Hypoaesthesia 11% > Hypoglycaemia 11% > Malaise 11% > Nausea 11% > Night sweats 11% > Presyncope 11% > Rectal haemorrhage 11% > Urinary tract infection 11% > Urticaria 11% > Vomiting 11% > Weight decreased 11% > > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Irons wrote: I have been told that I have very little or no liver function. , have you tried taking milk thistle extract? It supports liver health, to the point that European ERs inject it in cases of toxic mushroom poisonings, and the people recover. (In the US, the poison victims just die). Unless you're allergic to ingesting daisy-type flowers like chamomile, one can't overdose on it. It's available in vitamin areas of stores in capsules and is also called silymarin milk thistle. Thanks, , for the info about the types of non-gassy beans, the reason, and about Mexican oregano. Sugar, hmmm. No wonder Boston Baked Beans are " deadly " ! Nance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 What brand names do you use? I realize that probiotic supplements that work on one person may not be what person needs. But it's a start. > From: Ellis Hein <woodturnedart@...> > Subject: Re: Beano > nutrition > Date: Wednesday, December 23, 2009, 6:18 PM > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Â > > > > > > > > > > I use food enzyme supplements. They help with the > digestion as well as taking a load of the body which has to > rob its metabolic enzymes to supply the short fall of what > we take in with our food. > > > > 's suggestions about soaking are good. > > > > Ellis Hein > > Beano > > > > I have used beano for years and it is the best medicine I > have yet found for reducing gas. However, I recently did a > little research on beano. It seems to have many side > effects. Is there a safer alternative? > > > > The following is from; > > http://www.patients > ville.com/ medication/ beano.htm > > > > Recently reported Beano Side Effects > > Hot, red, itchy rash (urticaria) I took pictures... > > > > Severe nausea, and stomach upset.... > > > > Terrible pain under my rib cage on both sides.... > > > > After taking five drops of Beano, I got violently ... > > > > Abdominal cramps, head ache, vomiting and diarrhea... > > > > Upper GI Pain... > > > > Major upper abdominal cramping, headache, hot flas... > > > > Very dark stools... > > > > Extreme flatulence and diarrhead delayed.... > > > > Extreme kidney pain. Experienced while playing go... > > > > Common Beano Side Effects > > Dizziness 33% > > Abdominal pain upper 22% > > Dyspepsia 22% > > Gastrointestinal pain 22% > > Nonspecific reaction 22% > > Stomach discomfort 22% > > Abdominal pain 11% > > Angina pectoris 11% > > Asthenia 11% > > Blood glucose increased 11% > > Cerebrovascular accident 11% > > Dehydration 11% > > Diabetes mellitus 11% > > Diarrhoea 11% > > Disorientation 11% > > Disturbance in attention 11% > > Eating disorder 11% > > Fatigue 11% > > Gastroenteritis 11% > > Hepatic enzyme increased 11% > > Hyperhidrosis 11% > > Hypoaesthesia 11% > > Hypoglycaemia 11% > > Malaise 11% > > Nausea 11% > > Night sweats 11% > > Presyncope 11% > > Rectal haemorrhage 11% > > Urinary tract infection 11% > > Urticaria 11% > > Vomiting 11% > > Weight decreased 11% > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I do take LIV-A-NEW from Puritans Pride it contains milk thistle extract. I wonder how I will know if it is working? > > I have been told that I have very little or no liver > function. > > > > , have you tried taking milk thistle extract? It > supports liver health, to the point that European ERs inject > it in cases of toxic mushroom poisonings, and the people > recover. (In the US, the poison victims just die). Unless > you're allergic to ingesting daisy-type flowers like > chamomile, one can't overdose on it. It's available > in vitamin areas of stores in capsules and is also called > silymarin milk thistle. > > > > Thanks, , for the info about the types of non-gassy > beans, the reason, and about Mexican oregano. Sugar, hmmm. > No wonder Boston Baked Beans are " deadly " ! > > > > Nance > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Hi , I am on an email list for dogs who have tick borne diseases. For some reason, their liver enzymes go sky high, either from the disease or the antibiotics used, but the interesting thing is that many of the members of the list claim that they see amazing results by using " Natural Factors Milk Thistle " . The dogs are monitored quite regularly, so they can see the drop in the Liver ALT (blood test) when using this product. The consensus is that this brand works better than plain milk thistle as it has some other herbs included in it. It's available from some of the on-line companies like Vita-cost or Puritan's Pride, and doesn't even cost an arm and a leg! I haven't personally used this, and have no interest in the company at all. Just passing on some info that I have gleaned (on behalf of my dog). > What brand names do you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I've used LifeExtension brand " Mega Silymarin " for years with good results. It contains a higher level of the active ingredients of milk thistle and is standardized so that you know how much silymarin you are getting with each dose. I've had good luck with all their products (no, I don't sell it or get kickbacks, just a satisfied user). They are online at www.lef.org wrote: > > > Hi , > > I am on an email list for dogs who have tick borne diseases. For some > reason, their liver enzymes go sky high, either from the disease or the > antibiotics used, but the interesting thing is that many of the > members of > the list claim that they see amazing results by using " Natural Factors > Milk > Thistle " . The dogs are monitored quite regularly, so they can see the > drop > in the Liver ALT (blood test) when using this product. The consensus is > that this brand works better than plain milk thistle as it has some other > herbs included in it. It's available from some of the on-line companies > like Vita-cost or Puritan's Pride, and doesn't even cost an arm and a leg! > > I haven't personally used this, and have no interest in the company at > all. > Just passing on some info that I have gleaned (on behalf of my dog). > > > > > What brand names do you use? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 The trick to not having problems with beans is to soak them overnight before cooking them. And, actually, now that I'm eating raw as much as possible, sprouting them (until they crack open), then eating them in salads, soups, or grinding them into a dip, gives me absolutely no gas or other digestive issues. You can buy them dried right out of the bins or packages (as long as they aren't split like peas) and soak them for 12 hours, then rinse morning and night. They should sprout within 2-3 days. Pam McClure Redwood City, CA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 I take liv-a-new from Puritans Pride. I was using Liver Balance from Natures Sunshine. Natures Sunshine is a high quality manufacture, but the supplements I was taking were more than I could afford. I think you are referring to: MILK THISTLE (SILYMARIN) 175 mg from Puritans Pride. Liv-a-new is from Puritans Pride also. It includes some additional supplements: Milk Thistle, Trimethylglycine (TMG), N-Acetylcysteine, Alpha Lipoic Acid and Dandelion. Puritans Pride seems to be the best value in supplements. The quality as far as I have been able to determine is good. For example the vitamin b-12 liquid is something that I can feel the increased energy just moments after I take the drops under my tongue. The liquid B-12 I bought from the local health food store (NOW brand from the Better Health Store) had no effect at all. B-12 is the probably most expensive component of any vitamin and the one most likely to be done on the cheep. Our health care system is a contradiction in terms. It is really a sick care system. My insurance company refuses to provide nutritional supplements but they were willing to pay five thousand dollars to have artificial lenses put in my eyes when my liver failure developed into a protein deposit that nearly left me blind. By the time I had the surgery I could-not read a newspaper without a magnifying glass. I’m only 55. A holistic health practitioner assures me that herbal liver supplements would have restored liver function and prevented the cataracts that almost made me blind. My vision is good after the surgery but the protein deposits are returning despite the surgery. > From: <labradors@...> > Subject: Re: Beano > nutrition > Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 11:20 AM > > > > Hi , > > > > I am on an email list for dogs who have tick borne > diseases. For some > > reason, their liver enzymes go sky high, either from the > disease or the > > antibiotics used, but the interesting thing is that many of > the members of > > the list claim that they see amazing results by using > " Natural Factors Milk > > Thistle " . The dogs are monitored quite regularly, so > they can see the drop > > in the Liver ALT (blood test) when using this product. The > consensus is > > that this brand works better than plain milk thistle as it > has some other > > herbs included in it. It's available from some of the > on-line companies > > like Vita-cost or Puritan's Pride, and doesn't even > cost an arm and a leg! > > > > I haven't personally used this, and have no interest in > the company at all. > > Just passing on some info that I have gleaned (on behalf of > my dog). > > > > > > > > > What brand names do you use? > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Soaking really does work well. I’ve not had a gas problem with beans that have been soaked for a day before cooking. I tried sprouted black beans and it was not to my liking. They were hard, not very tasty and seemed to difficult to digest. Mung beans are ideal for sprouting. I buy them at the local health food store in bulk foods. I sprout them in an Easy Green sprouting machine. The Easy Green is great if you can tolerate the noise. I keep mine in the basement where it doesn’t bother anyone. What types of beans do you sprout? What are your favorites? > From: Pam McClure <pmcclure@...> > Subject: Re: Beano > nutrition > Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 12:41 PM > The trick to not having problems with > beans is to soak them overnight before > cooking them. > > And, actually, now that I'm eating raw as much as possible, > sprouting them > (until they crack open), then eating them in salads, soups, > or grinding them > into a dip, gives me absolutely no gas or other digestive > issues. > > You can buy them dried right out of the bins or packages > (as long as they > aren't split like peas) and soak them for 12 hours, then > rinse morning and > night. They should sprout within 2-3 days. > > Pam McClure > Redwood City, CA > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 In TCM, an herb called Bupleurum is used for healing the liver Check me out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 , I use products put out by Simplexity Health. These are available only through independent business associates of the company. I am one, but there may be someone in your area if you would rather deal with someone locally. The food enzymes are not the same as their probiotic supplements. If you want me to I can clarify this for you. If you want to find someone who sells these in your area you can call the complany at 800-800-1300. I have found the enzymes to be very effective. I have been taking them for 12 years now. If you want to look on line, you can go to my website, www.simplexityhealth.com/hfe. If I can be of further assistance, let me know. Ellis Hein Beano > > > > I have used beano for years and it is the best medicine I > have yet found for reducing gas. However, I recently did a > little research on beano. It seems to have many side > effects. Is there a safer alternative? > > > > The following is from; > > http://www.patients > ville.com/ medication/ beano.htm > > > > Recently reported Beano Side Effects > > Hot, red, itchy rash (urticaria) I took pictures... > > > > Severe nausea, and stomach upset.... > > > > Terrible pain under my rib cage on both sides.... > > > > After taking five drops of Beano, I got violently ... > > > > Abdominal cramps, head ache, vomiting and diarrhea... > > > > Upper GI Pain... > > > > Major upper abdominal cramping, headache, hot flas... > > > > Very dark stools... > > > > Extreme flatulence and diarrhead delayed.... > > > > Extreme kidney pain. Experienced while playing go... > > > > Common Beano Side Effects > > Dizziness 33% > > Abdominal pain upper 22% > > Dyspepsia 22% > > Gastrointestinal pain 22% > > Nonspecific reaction 22% > > Stomach discomfort 22% > > Abdominal pain 11% > > Angina pectoris 11% > > Asthenia 11% > > Blood glucose increased 11% > > Cerebrovascular accident 11% > > Dehydration 11% > > Diabetes mellitus 11% > > Diarrhoea 11% > > Disorientation 11% > > Disturbance in attention 11% > > Eating disorder 11% > > Fatigue 11% > > Gastroenteritis 11% > > Hepatic enzyme increased 11% > > Hyperhidrosis 11% > > Hypoaesthesia 11% > > Hypoglycaemia 11% > > Malaise 11% > > Nausea 11% > > Night sweats 11% > > Presyncope 11% > > Rectal haemorrhage 11% > > Urinary tract infection 11% > > Urticaria 11% > > Vomiting 11% > > Weight decreased 11% > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Try the herb, asafoetida. Great for gas. Do you have the ingredients for Beano? GB > > Great reply > > > > My human body doesn't seem to know how to handle beans. I have black > beans every day but if I do not include beano in the meal I often get terrible > gas. I have been told that I have very little or no liver function. > (due to an overdose of Tylenol prescribed to me by my doctor nine years > ago) Perhaps that has something to do with it. > > > I completely eliminated dairy, eggs and meat several months ago. > > > I'll find some konjac.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Alpha-galactosidase enzyme. It's a digestive enzyme. From: greatyoga <greatyoga@...> Subject: Re: Beano nutrition Date: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 5:29 PM  Try the herb, asafoetida. Great for gas. Do you have the ingredients for Beano? GB > > Great reply > > > > My human body doesn't seem to know how to handle beans. I have black > beans every day but if I do not include beano in the meal I often get terrible > gas. I have been told that I have very little or no liver function. > (due to an overdose of Tylenol prescribed to me by my doctor nine years > ago) Perhaps that has something to do with it. > > > I completely eliminated dairy, eggs and meat several months ago. > > > I'll find some konjac.  Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 , Could you elaborate on this statement: Taking clay with the meal helps too. Same thing: fewer gas-producing bacteria. Does clay destroy bacteria? What is the effect of clay on digestion? I've always used clay as a detox and haven't considered the digestive aspects. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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