Digestive enzymes
Alpha-galactosidase (Beano)
3.8 (47 owner comments)
Bloating & gasPain & cramping
“I definitely love my beanzyme. Works great for beans and onions for me.”
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Digestive enzymes · capsules
Digestive enzymes: What People With IBS Report on Reddit
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Blends of protease, amylase, lipase and other enzymes taken with meals; FODMAP-specific enzymes (e.g. FODZYME) are included here.
4.3 GutVerdict score
809 owner comments (344 with a clear rating) from r/SIBO, r/IBS, r/Microbiome, r/Constipation, r/Supplements, November 2025 to October 2026. Top 3% of the 36 rated supplements.
Owner sentiment3.8
Recommendations4.7
Tolerability4.9
ValueNot rated
Value is not rated: the example products differ too much in dose to compare cost fairly. How we score.
The short version
Digestive enzymes is among the better-rated supplements we track: 4.3/5. Of 344 rated owner comments, 280 were positive, 16 mixed and 48 negative; 16 mention an unwanted effect. People talk most about bloating & gas and pain & cramping.
Reddit comments are self-reported and unverified. They tell you what people noticed, not whether a supplement works or is safe for you.
Read our low FODMAP supplement guide. Compare the top-rated options for SIBO by symptom. See what owners report about gut supplements for stool consistency.
What it is
- Most over-the-counter enzyme blends are dietary supplements; prescription pancreatic enzymes are a different, regulated product.[U.S. FDA]
Safety and interactions
- Enzyme sources and strengths vary by brand; read the label, and tell your doctor about any supplement you take.[NIH Office of Dietary Supplements]
Supplements can interact with medicines. Talk to a doctor or pharmacist first, especially if you are pregnant, take prescription medicine, or have red-flag symptoms. See supplement safety and interactions.
Reports by symptom
| Context | Rated owner comments | Positive | Negative | Unwanted effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SIBO | 192 | 149 | 31 | 5 |
| Bloating & gas | 88 | 70 | 11 | 5 |
| IBS-C & constipation | 50 | 41 | 7 | 2 |
| Pain & cramping | 43 | 30 | 11 | 6 |
| IBS-D & loose stools | 32 | 24 | 8 | 5 |
| After antibiotics | 29 | 26 | 2 | 1 |
| Stool form | 9 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
What Reddit owners say
Commonly praised
- Bloating & gas: 46 owner comments
- Pain & cramping: 12 owner comments
- Cost: 11 owner comments
Common complaints
- Side effects: 13 owner comments
- Pain & cramping: 5 owner comments
- Urgency & loose stools: 4 owner comments
- Bloating & gas: 4 owner comments
4/5“I began to take 1 capsule before each meal together with digestive enzymes and my symptoms lessened by about 70-80% in a few weeks.”
4/5 Cost“There‘s FODZYME which allows you to eat both onion and garlic again.”
4/5 Bloating & gasPain & cramping“The one thing that helped was digestive enzymes and betaine hcl in a small dose.”
2/5 Fast-acting“Vitc flush gets the bacteria out of the small intestine and mows down candida and any other nasties causing the fermentation of the gut -' i had one relapse so i just did another vit c flush protocol and stayed on atrantril and enzymedica…”
2/5 Bloating & gas“I'm going off my ppi starting now and ordered digestive enzymes, going to speak to my Drs soon.”
+30 more owner comments
5/5“Taking supplements to improve the MMC, the RIGHT probiotic strains, and taking TUDCA and digestive enzymes with food have been a game changer for me.”
4/5“And finally, I did bite the bullet and bought fodzyme to try.”
4/5 Pain & cramping“For me my APRN doesnt bealive in other symptoms like "digestive enzymes are for people with pancreas defect and your not in any pain or have undigested foods in stool so your fine, but if it helps you then yeah use it"”
4/5“She’s the one who suggested digestive enzymes, betaine HCL, and ginger/artichoke.”
4/5 Stopped working“they gave me slow for map to follow but my methane was 18 now 10 borderline i'm on another course of low dose alimax for 8 weeks and differ t probiotics also with digestive enzymes and finishing off NAC feeling h better but my motility…”
4/5“When I mess up my gut I start taking digestive enzymes (i have the digest gold brand and a bottle of bromelian pineapple enzyme that I switch between) to help digest the food to absorb the nutrients better.”
4/5 Regularity“Kiwi fruit acts as a digestive enzyme. It has worked for me ( I believe). Three weeks of regular large stools.”
3/5“Lack of gallbladder can also cause this bacteria due to lack of stomach acids not working properly I’m taking digestive enzymes with bile salts and hcl it’s helping tremendously”
4/5“That could be resolved with digestive enzymes.”
4/5“And it turns out there's a product for fructans/lactose/GOS (Fodzyme) that works for me as long as I use enough.”
4/5“Once I figured out what my triggers were, Fodzyme helped me regain some of the fun and social elements of eating.”
4/5 Urgency & loose stools“I have found the digestive enzyme has helped me so friggin much, I used to have the most watery stools and several times in two hours.”
4/5“My dietician gave me some digestive enzymes and Happy Belly Dysbiosis formula and Im doing soooo much better now.”
4/5“For me (same issue & travel coming up) low FODMAP foods for breakfast/lunch, and then I use Fodzyme on my dinner.”
4/5 Pain & cramping“Once my gut was calm enough, I started taking a high quality probiotic with serrapeptase and digestive enzymes.”
4/5“I’ve been taking oil of oregano, a 3-enzyme blend digestive enzyme, and organic neem since Nov 26th, 2025, and the improvement has been huge in such a short time.”
4/5“Digestive enzymes were wonderful for me, worked great!”
5/5 Bloating & gas“Heres what has helped me tremendously, the nerva app (it took 4 months to see results but has been amazing for my mental health) Intoleran digestive enzymes - they make an enzyme for everything and it helps your body break down food…”
4/5“YES and taking enzymes like Fodzyme and bean aid with high fructan meals has helped me a lot”
4/5“I love Fodzyme and do pretty well on it.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“I echo the other comments about maybe trying a digestive enzyme or ib-guard aka peppermint oil before a meal.”
4/5 Bloating & gas“But I should note I also take Hilmas digestive enzymes and Hilma gas pills.”
4/5“I am taking Enzymedica LypoGold digestive enzymes with my meals and it has reduced the stickiness, but it’s not completely not shiny anymore.”
4/5“I use digest gold, it’s digestive enzymes and it helps me a ton”
4/5 Bloating & gasPain & cramping“Triphala, ECPO, digestive enzymes with every meal, rarely a stimulant laxative as needed.”
4/5“Rifaxin , digestive enzymes and other supplements have really helped , but I continued to be weak , light- headed and tired all the time .”
4/5 Regularity“I slowly started adding in regular foods again and before breakfast and dinner I take a supplement from Enzymedica called Gut motility.”
4/5“I also take digestive enzymes if I am about to eat a big meal (I read that it helps a lot of people with GI damage from Celiac disease).”
2/5 Bloating & gas“Mine are the same - I go 5 days with normal to none and even when normal I don’t feel great - then comes the lose ones those leave me messed up for couple days - I’ve tried meds gas pills peppermint oil caps probiotics digestive enzymes…”
4/5“And through the Reddit Polyps groups, someone advised to use a molecule called Bromelaine.”
Brands with their own owner reviews
- Enzymedica: 4.0 from 81 owner comments
- FODZYME: 3.6 from 75 owner comments
Example products
These are examples of Digestive enzymes products sold on Amazon. They are not ranked by Reddit and the score above is for the ingredient, not a specific product. Check the label for dose and other ingredients.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Now Foods Super Enzymes, 180 Capsules
$19.90 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Enzymedica Digest Gold, Maximum Strength, ATPro Energy Support
Brand on Reddit: 4.0 from 81 owner comments · Enzymedica owner reviews
$40.12 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
Example product · not Reddit-scored
Pure Encapsulations Digestive Enzymes Ultra, 90 Capsules
$38.00 on Amazon (price as of 2026-11-03). Prices change; check Amazon for the current price.
FAQ
What do people with IBS say about Digestive enzymes on Reddit?
Across 809 Reddit comments from people who say they have used it, 280 of 344 rated comments were positive and 48 negative, for a GutVerdict score of 4.3/5. These are self-reported experiences, not clinical evidence.
Do people report side effects with Digestive enzymes?
16 of 344 rated owner comments (5%) describe an unwanted effect such as gas, bloating or an upset stomach. Check the safety notes on this page and ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting.
Who talks about Digestive enzymes most?
Most rated owner comments come from people in r/SIBO and others who mention SIBO (192 comments, 149 positive).
Is Digestive enzymes scored on clinical evidence?
No. The score summarizes Reddit owner comments only. Factual statements on this page link to NIH or PubMed sources, and nothing here is medical advice.
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Last updated 2026-11-03. Mentions scanned: 2488 in 1678 threads.