Why Don't I Digest Beans Well? Understanding the Causes and Solutions
                                
                                
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                                According to the Bean Institute, regularly consuming beans for just eight weeks can significantly reduce associated gastrointestinal discomfort as your body adjusts. This is because the primary reason most people ask, "Why don't I digest beans well?" is a combination of natural compounds in beans and a gut microbiome that is not yet accustomed to processing them.