Herbal formula improves upper and lower gastrointestinal symptoms and gut health in Australian adults with digestive disorders
Ried K, Travica N, Dorairaj R, Sali A
Published in Nutrition Research
Methodology
16-week pre-post controlled study in 43 Australian adults with digestive disorders taking a formula containing curcumin, aloe vera, slippery elm, guar gum, pectin, peppermint oil and glutamine at 5 g/day then 10 g/day, assessed with validated symptom questionnaires plus intestinal permeability and microbiota profiling
Key Findings
The multi-herb formula containing slippery elm improved frequency and severity of upper gastrointestinal symptoms including reflux.
Conclusions
Weak, uncontrolled evidence that cannot attribute benefit to slippery elm specifically.
Limitations
Pre-post design with no placebo group; 43 participants; multi-ingredient formula.
Supplements Studied
The Nutrition Care (NC) Gut Relief Formula contains a combination of herbs and nutrients including curcumin, Aloe vera, slippery elm, guar gum, pectin, peppermint oil, and glutamine shown to benefit the GI system.
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Funding
Not reported
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