Mastic Gum
Commonly used for
InflammationNutritionBloating
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What is it? / Overview
Mastic gum contains bioactive terpenes with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It may improve symptoms of functional dyspepsia and has shown activity against H. pylori, though it should be an adjunct rather than a replacement for conventional treatment.
How is it used? / Administration
Form: Pistacia lentiscus resin, standardized capsules
Typical dose studied: 1–2 g/day in divided doses
Timing: Before meals
Use pharmaceutical-grade Chios mastic gum. Most evidence supports use for upper GI symptoms.
How well does it work? / Evidence
? Emerging / limited evidence
Who should avoid it?
Avoid with: Food Allergies
Already taking it? Should not replace standard H. pylori eradication therapy.
Research & references
Dabos KJ et al. (2010). Mastic gum and H. pylori pilot study. Phytomedicine. Al-Habbal MJ et al. (1984). Mastic and placebo in duodenal ulcer RCT. Clinical and Experimental Pharmacology and Physiology. Triantafyllou A et al. (2007). Chios mastic gum and GI disorders review. Journal of Ethnopharmacology.
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