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Mastic Gum

Pistacia lentiscus for H. pylori.

Overview

Pistacia lentiscus for H. pylori.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      Antimicrobial against H. pylori.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Eradicates H. pylori (modest)

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · GI upset
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            1 g/d

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTPhytomedicine · 2010

            Mastic for H. pylori

            Dabos KJ, et al.

            52 patients

            Key findings

            Eradicated H. pylori in 38% of patients.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Mastic Gum — Eradicates H. pylori

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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