Systematic review and meta-analysis: efficacy of peppermint oil in irritable bowel syndrome
Ingrosso MR, Ianiro G, Nee J, Lembo AJ, Moayyedi P, Black CJ, Ford AC
Published in Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Methodology
Updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials of peppermint oil in adults with irritable bowel syndrome
Key Findings
Peppermint oil was more effective than placebo for global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though the quality of evidence was rated low
Conclusions
Peppermint oil remains beneficial in IBS but the evidence base is of low certainty
Limitations
Risk of bias and heterogeneity across formulations and endpoints
Supplements Studied
Peppermint oil was more effective than placebo for global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though the quality of evidence was rated low
Outcomes Measured
Peppermint oil was more effective than placebo for global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain, though the quality of evidence was rated low
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