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In a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, adding alpha-galactosidase to a bean-rich meal significantly lowered breath hydrogen and reduced flatulence severity compared to placebo.3 Supplements typically provide a few hundred to about 1,200 GalU with high-fiber meals like chili, lentil soup, or bean-heavy salads
Some are efficiency or equity-driven, while many are pursuing both goals
their primary function is to help regulate blood sugar, improve insulin sensitivity, and signal feelings of fullness to the brain, which naturally reduces caloric intake and supports sustainable weight loss
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