meta_analysis
    2019
    High Quality

    Efficacy and safety of peppermint oil for functional dyspepsia: a meta-analysis

    Li J, Lv L, Zhang J, Xu L

    Published in Frontiers in Pharmacology

    Key Findings

    Peppermint and caraway oil combinations improved global dyspepsia symptoms and epigastric fullness versus placebo across pooled trials.

    Conclusions

    Peppermint-caraway oil is a reasonable option for functional dyspepsia with postprandial fullness.

    Limitations

    Few trials, mostly from one manufacturer.

    Supplements Studied

    Peppermint oil combined with caraway oil significantly improved symptoms of functional dyspepsia compared with placebo.

    Related Health Concerns

    Early Satiety
    Excessive Belching

    Study Details

    Year:2019
    Quality Score:7/10

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