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    2010
    High Quality

    The effect of enteric-coated, delayed-release peppermint oil on irritable bowel syndrome

    Merat S, Khalili S, Mostajabi P, Ghorbani A, Ansari R, Malekzadeh R

    Published in Digestive Diseases and Sciences

    Methodology

    Randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial of enteric-coated delayed-release peppermint oil capsules for 8 weeks in IBS

    Key Findings

    Abdominal pain was absent in 14 of 35 peppermint oil patients versus 6 of 36 placebo patients after 8 weeks

    Conclusions

    Delayed-release peppermint oil relieves abdominal pain and improves quality of life in IBS

    Limitations

    Single-centre, modest sample size

    Supplements Studied

    Abdominal pain was absent in 14 of 35 peppermint oil patients versus 6 of 36 placebo patients after 8 weeks

    Related Health Concerns

    IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
    Stomach Pain

    Study Details

    Year:2010
    Sample Size:90
    Duration:8 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

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