meta_analysis
    2008
    High Quality

    Effect of fibre, antispasmodics, and peppermint oil in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome: systematic review and meta-analysis

    Ford AC, Talley NJ, Spiegel BMR, Foxx-Orenstein AE, Schiller L, Quigley EMM, Moayyedi P

    Published in BMJ

    Methodology

    Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized trials of fibre, antispasmodics and peppermint oil in irritable bowel syndrome

    Key Findings

    Peppermint oil produced the largest treatment effect of the three interventions, with a number needed to treat of 2.5

    Conclusions

    Peppermint oil is effective in IBS and compares favourably with antispasmodics and fibre

    Limitations

    Only four peppermint oil trials available, all small and older

    Supplements Studied

    Peppermint oil produced the largest treatment effect of the three interventions, with a number needed to treat of 2.5

    Related Health Concerns

    IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
    Abdominal Cramping

    Study Details

    Year:2008
    Sample Size:392
    Quality Score:8/10

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