Fructose malabsorption (FrucMal) occurs when the small intestine has a reduced capacity to absorb the fructose consumed in our food. There is a staggering number of foods that contain fructose, and for those who have trouble processing fructose, this becomes the primary cause of digestive complaints. How does FrucMalEase help? FrucMalEase is designed to help the body process fructose. Xylose Isomerase, the active ingredient in FrucMalEase, is an enzyme specifically designed to break down fructose into glucose, allowing the body to absorb these sugars in the in the smaller intestine. What is Fructan Intolerance? We all experience Fructan intolerance to some degree. This is normal as fructans are not readily absorbed during digestion and pass through to the large intestine. Generally the body can only absorb 5-15 percent of fructans. This is because our bodies don’t produce enough of the enzyme that breaks down fructans in the small intestine. This results in the fructans travelling to the large intestine and being fermented by bacteria. While most people tolerate the fermentation of fructans without issue, in some people this process can trigger gastrointestinal problems and they are said to be fructan intolerant. Common symptoms of fructan intolerance are - bloating, diarrhea, pain and constipation. How does Frucmal+ help? FrucMal+ combines two digestive enzymes: Xylose Isomerase (as mentioned above) to convert fructose into glucose and Alpha Galactosidase to process fructan into digestible sugars readily absorb in the smaller intestine, reducing the uncomfortable symptoms linked to Fructose malabsorption and Fructan intolerance.
