The impact of peppermint oil on the irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis of the pooled clinical data
Alammar N, Wang L, Saberi B, Nanavati J, Holtmann G, Shinohara RT, Mullin GE
Published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Methodology
Systematic review and meta-analysis of 12 randomized placebo-controlled trials of peppermint oil in irritable bowel syndrome
Key Findings
Peppermint oil significantly improved global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain compared with placebo
Conclusions
Peppermint oil is an effective short-term therapy for IBS symptoms
Limitations
Short trial durations, variable formulations, heterogeneity across studies
Supplements Studied
Peppermint oil significantly improved global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain compared with placebo
Outcomes Measured
Peppermint oil significantly improved global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain compared with placebo
Peppermint oil significantly improved global IBS symptoms and abdominal pain versus placebo
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