Not sure who the they is you are talking about. There is prescription medication to treat gas and the bloating and pain it causes. I had a small intestine resection back in 81 and have had trouble constipation since. December 2023 I had major symptoms with diarrhea and one of the medications I was put on is Dicyclomine. It treats IBS giving relief of bloating and gas pain. It helped a bit but until I stopped my intake of fat and found that was the cause of my problem and started Creon did I get any significant relief. Up until then the only way I could leave my house was to stop eating for 12 or more hours. That was in the spring of 2024. Then doctors were all sure my pancreas was just not producing enough enzymes and refused to test for cancer. June 1st my tumor was found. I am still taking the Dicyclomine and Creon after Whipple surgery. I adjust my Creon so as not to return me to my pre cancer constipation or my pancan steatorrhea. A search for Creon should bring up an old thread by another member that lists fat levels in your diet with the amount of Creon to take. Ask your doctor about prescription medication for you to control your gas. Best of luck to you and everyone dealing with cancer.

Beano sold in North America is an OTC product which is the enzyme alpha-d-galactosidase. It is the enzyme specific to digesting vegetables and legumes composed of complex carbohydrates known as oligosaccharides. They are synonymous with high-fiber foods. Examples are corn, peas, cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, all varieties of beans and other foods.

Pancrealipase brands such as Creon, Zenpep and others do not have the enzyme alpha-d-galactosidase blended into them. The pancreas does not produce this enzyme even in healthy individuals and the reason why it is difficult even for healthy individuals to digest high fiber foods. As a result, these undigested items are the source of gas and sometimes bloating. To obtain the equivalent of Beano in other countries, go to a pharmacy and ask the pharmacist for a product that contains the enzyme alpha-d-galactosidase. It likely will be in a gelatin capsule form and taken with high fiber vegetables and legumes, will digest them allowing for the absorption of nutrients and vitamins without gas formation.