What Helps Break Down Fructan?
                                
                                
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                                The human body is naturally incapable of digesting fructans, a type of carbohydrate, in the small intestine because it lacks the necessary enzyme. For those with sensitivities, understanding what helps break down fructan is key to managing uncomfortable symptoms like bloating, gas, and abdominal pain.