Mastica Chios is mastic gum, the resinous extract of the mastic tree (Pistacia lentiscus) that grows on the Greek island of Chios. Research shows that it helps alleviate stomach pain and heartburn associated with functional dyspepsia.
This product inhibitsHelicobacter pylori infection and aids in thehealing and soothing of peptic and gastric ulcers.
Patients with chronic heartburn, stomach orintestinal inflammation or a known ulcer should consider taking mastic gum.
Ingredients:
Chios mastic gum 400mg
Non-medical ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, sodium stearyl fumarate. Capsule: hypromellose.
Guarantees
AOR guarantees that all ingredients have been declared on the label. Contains no wheat, gluten, corn, nuts, peanuts, sesame seeds, sulphites, mustard, soy, dairy, eggs, fish, shellfish or any animal byproducts.
Suggested Use:
Take 1 capsule three times daily on an empty stomach, or as directed by a qualified health care practitioner.
Cautions
For occasional use only. Consult a health care practitioner for use beyond 2 weeks, if symptoms persist or worsen, if you have diabetes mellitus or Crohn disease or are taking hypoglycemic or hypolipidemic agents. Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have an allergy to Anacardiaceae family plants (eg. pistachios). Discontinue use if hypersensitivity (eg. allergy) occurs.