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Plant Based/Vegan Diet

Baggervance

Hi Folks,

I'm 5 weeks into trying a plant based/vegan diet and would be interested in hearing from anyone on the spectrum who has tried this.

I have no problem giving up meat but have never been a great fan of vegetables or salad due to texture & taste so finding it quite challenging.

I've always been fit & healthy so haven't noticed any real change in how I feel but flatulence is a big problem (just as well that I'm an aspie & have no friends)

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  • Try taking a tablet containing the Alpha-galactosidase enzyme prior to a meal which typically gives you has e.g. brocolli, beans, etc. For many people it makes a huge difference to the gas situation!

    Your body doesn't produce the enzyme required to break down the natural sugars found in these kinds of foods, leading to fermentation in your lower intestine when it is finally broken down, causing the gas.

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  • Try taking a tablet containing the Alpha-galactosidase enzyme prior to a meal which typically gives you has e.g. brocolli, beans, etc. For many people it makes a huge difference to the gas situation!

    Your body doesn't produce the enzyme required to break down the natural sugars found in these kinds of foods, leading to fermentation in your lower intestine when it is finally broken down, causing the gas.

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