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    2025
    High Quality

    Efficacy and Safety of GutGard in Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux-Related Symptoms: A Phase III, Single-Centre, Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial

    Raj JP, Saxena U, Belhekar MN, Mamde A, Darak H, Pawar S

    Published in Complementary Medicine Research

    Methodology

    Phase III single-centre double-blind randomized placebo-controlled trial of a standardised deglycyrrhizinated licorice extract in patients with GERD-related symptoms

    Key Findings

    The licorice extract significantly reduced heartburn and other GERD-related symptom scores versus placebo with good tolerability

    Conclusions

    A standardised licorice root extract may be a safe, effective option for GERD-related symptoms

    Limitations

    Single-centre; proprietary manufacturer-linked extract; short duration

    Supplements Studied

    GutGard significantly improved gastroesophageal reflux-related symptoms compared with placebo.

    Related Health Concerns

    Study Details

    Year:2025
    Duration:4 weeks
    Quality Score:7/10

    Disclosures

    Funding

    Manufacturer of the proprietary extract

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