<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> With regard to legume (bean) intolerance, it has been my experience that those with hypoadrenia (incipient Addison's disease) have an intolerance for potasium rich foods (beans). As there is a relationship between CD and Addison's disease, those with intolerance may have stressed adrenals. Reduction of caffeine, stress and nutritional support of the adrenals will often result in greater tolerance of beans.