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Ppo6.5

Peppermint Oil

High safety

Evidence

Evidence Score6.5/10

Studies: 5

Meta-analyses: 3

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

180-225mg enteric-coated peppermint oil, 2-3 times daily before meals

Best Time:

Between meals

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Enteric-coated capsules

What you'll notice

✅ IBS symptom relief65%

Within hours to 4 weeks

🎯 Reduced abdominal pain/spasm60%

Days to weeks

🔥 Heartburn / reflux9%

Soon after dosing

Safety

High safety

Contraindications:

Severe GERD or hiatal hernia (may worsen reflux)
Known peppermint/menthol allergy
Achlorhydria (enteric coating may dissolve abnormally)

Drug Interactions:

Antacids / proton-pump inhibitors / H2 blockers
Cyclosporine and CYP3A4/CYP2C19 substrates

Side Effects:

Heartburn / refluxPerianal burningBelching / peppermint taste

Works well with

Ginger Extract

complementary

Curcumin

complementary

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