Jarrow Mastic Gum 1000mg, Supporting Stomach & Duodenal Health, 60 Capsules | Supporting Stomach & Duodenal Health, Phosphatidylserine Supplement, Brain Health Support, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, 30 Servings

I'm giving this 5 stars simply because it worked with no ill side effects. Let me explain further. One evening after work I came home and took a nap, after I awoke from my nap I noticed I felt rather burpy and bloated. I belched and tasted the Chinese food from about 8 hours prior to the nap. This is really rare for me but I didn't think much of it. Less than an hour later I had a pretty awful bout of diarrhea. Thought to myself "welp, I'll stay away from Chinese food for awhile..." Well the diarrhea lasted for 2 weeks and I finally decided to go to the doctor. We all know how that goes...He gave some nausea medicine and sent me on my way. Week 3: Still have diarrhea, at this point it was just water. Quite frankly, it felt if I were urinating out of my rear-end. By now im suffering from major fatigue, bloat, gas, squirts and on and off fever with chills. So I said the hell with it..I'm going to the Emergency room. There I was put on an IV, they took blood and I also gave a stool sample. They tested my stool for blood, that came back negative. Blood results came back good and my stool sample didn't show signs of any of the major bacteria, infections (c.diff, etc). I was prescribed some imodium chewables (which I didn't take). I took it upon myself to order a blood test for H.pylori antigens. Normal results for IgM pylori antigens is between 0.0-8.0 and mine came back at >35.0. Given that I had never had these types of symptoms before I made a self assessment and decided that it was fair to say that I had made the "infection connection". Thus begun my journey to rid myself of h.pylori with natural remedies instead of the normal tipple therapy that a doctor would have prescribed. For 1 week I took grape seed extract, turmeric, garlic oil, cranberry extract and 2 psyllium husks everyday. I also drank 250ml of cranberry cocktail everyday. Week 4: A lot of my symptoms had started to wane, but I was still experiencing occasional diarrhea. I logged onto amazon and placed an order for Jarrow Formulas Mastic Gum and Align: Probiotic supplement. I stopped taking everything except those two products. Within a few days I noticed a great improvement. I started with 1 mastic on an empty stomach in the morning, probiotic at lunch and 1 mastic before I went to bed. Week 5: By this time now I'm defecating 1-2 times a day (solid) and I have little to no fatigue. 1 mastic in the morning 30 minutes before eating, probiotic after lunch, 2 more mastic gum at night (500mg each) Week 6: I feel pretty much back to normal, I'm going to finish the entire bottle of mastic gum. 1-2 mastic in morning, probiotic after lunch, 1-2 mastic before bed. I have yet to go to the doctor again and share with them my pylori antigen results. I would have to give another stool sample in order to determine if the pylori is out of my symptom since blood test cant really distinguish between past or present anti bodies. Simply put, this product, in conjunction with the other treatments seems to have worked or is working well enough that I'm not experiencing any of the prior symptoms. Until then I will stand by my 5/5 rating. If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact me here.

I purchased this to treat an H. Pylori infection. My symptoms were "EXCESSIVE" (I cannot emphasize that word enough) burping, searing pain in the upper abdomen, nausea, sinus problems (never before had in my life) and an overall feeling of being VERY unwell. Acid reflux was NOT a symptom for me although I know it is for many. After someone suggested I might have H. Pylori, I began doing research. I was not able to be tested for the bacteria because I had just come off of a round of antibiotics (first time in 18 years) for a horrible sinus infection (first one ever). The test would have thrown a false negative because of the antibiotics, you're supposed to wait a month after taking them. Since there was no way in H*** I was going the conventional route for the H. Pylori treatment I decided to go ahead and start the Mastic Gum. There was also no way in H*** I was going to wait a month to be tested before doing anything, with the symptoms already being as bad as they were. I went with my instinct and started my own protocol. Within 3 days the searing pain in my upper abdomen was completely gone and I was beginning to feel better. Over the course of the next three weeks I continued to improve and at this time all symptoms are gone. I am continuing with my protocol for a while longer because I'm not taking any chances on not getting it all. After doing the research, this is what I did with the Mastic Gum. Week 1 - 1000 mg. divided into two dosages on an empty stomach, Week 2 - 2000 mg. divided into two dosages on an empty stomach, Week 3 - 3000 mg. divided into three dosages, morning, afternoon and evening, on an empty stomach. In addition to the Mastic gum I also took NAC (N-Acetyl L-Cysteine) because a friend discovered the following article... Gastritis, Ulcers, Cancer, and Helicobacter pylori Helicobacter pylori is a bacterium that colonizes various regions of the stomach and upper part of the small intestine. H. pylori infection produces major oxidative stress on tissues already vulnerable to extremes of pH and other chemical challenges, and the resulting inflammation produces pain and promotes development of gastric and esophageal cancers.19 NAC is an obvious candidate for fighting H. pylori infections, both because of its powerful ability to interfere with the oxidant-inflammation connection, and also because of its potential to break down some of the gastric mucous layer beneath which the organism hides.72 NAC fights H. pylori in at least two ways. It markedly inhibits growth of H. pylori both in culture dishes and in live mice, helping to reduce the total load of organisms present.72 But NAC also powerfully regulates gene expression in stomach lining cells, reducing hydrogen peroxide production induced by H. pylori, and decreasing activation of NF-kB and subsequent release of inflammatory cytokines.19,73 In human trials NAC improves eradication rates of H. pylori produced by standard treatment with antacids and antibiotics, when given at doses of 1,200 mg per day.74,75 People who have gastritis or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) may be infected with H. pylori and may benefit from supplementation with 1,200 mg per day of NAC, especially during co-treatment with drugs to eradicate the organism. I'm also drinking Matula Tea which is an herbal blend proven to eradicate H. Pylori as well as other parasites one might have. It's very expensive but comes with a money back guarantee (you do have to get tested after you finish the treatment) if you still test positive for the bacteria. It's very mild, tastes like a green tea. I just started the tea two days ago, you drink the tea twice daily for 30 days. This may be overkill, but as badly as I've felt for the past several weeks, I'm taking NO chances! This is what I've done and has worked great for me, I've completely followed my instincts through all my choices here. Best of health to ALL!

I have had awful GI issues for years. Numerous trips to multiple doctors. Countless tests run. Wasted money. I finally gave up on Western medicine and decided to focus full force on natural, Eastern care. I tried many approaches with lots of great little changes but not the big life altering change I so badly needed. One night I came across mastic gum in my research and decided to give it a try. It was cheap and had no negative side effects. Worth a try. I immediately began taking one pill morning and night on an empty stomach (though this can cause stomach upset in some and they recommend easing into, first with one pill every other day, then one pill every day, then finally two a day. But it is very important to take it on an empty stomach.) BAM my life changed! Within two months I was back to the healthy GI system I had years ago. No more painful bloat that felt like I was a character in Aliens. No more constant IBS-C and sudden attacks of IBS-D. No more ulcer flair ups from one alcoholic beverage. No more avoiding gluten. No more uniquenchable thirst. No more stressing over candida or bacteria overgrowths wageing war. No more sleepless nights. No more lethargic, energy drained days. My overall physical and psychological health improved leaps and bounds. After all, the majority of your immune system resides in your guts and science has proven a body-mind connection. After two bottles I stopped taking mastic gum and did fine for a few months. I later began having a few mild symptoms here and there, though nothing like before. I decided to reorder and now take a one pill maintenance dose every other day and have been doing great ever since. I would give this product 10 stars if I could. It gave me my life back. Take mastic gum. Drink a gallon of clean water a day. Eat organic dark greens and berries. Take a good probiotic. Exercise and expel once a day. You'll soon find yourself better than ever. I promise.

Excellent quality easy on the stomach

I opened up a capsule of this on a whim while dealing with a canker sore. Swished the powder and some water around in my mouth and had a much faster healing experience. Tried it again when I had a developing canker a couple months later and that cank barely erupted before it was healing. Coincidence? Perhaps - but I encourage any fellow canker sufferers to give it a try the next time they have one and see for themselves. Word to the wise - I recommend opening the capsule into a spoon and wetting the powder a little before putting in your mouth to avoid the dust going straight down your throat and turning you into a coughing, sputtering spectacle. :)

Side effects- gastroparesis, harmful to liver, creates malabsorption syndrome leading to b12 deficiency and pernicious anemia. Do not use!! My kidneys are now failing due to the damage done to my kidneys as a result of taking this product. This product is not worth risking your life! It is DANGEROUS! I have taken this product and it has made me constipated. The product gave me severe burnings and abdominal pains radiating to my back. I do not believe in this product, since it has caused me great difficulty in passing stool and a lot of pain. I have to see a doctor to see if anything can be done. Do not take any pills that are not prescribed by a doctor!!This product harms the liver and kidneys.Do not use it under any circumstances. I wish I didn't use it. I would rather live with H pylori than use Mastic gum. People, please exercise better judgment and COMMON SENSE when purchasing pills online. You do not have a CLUE as to what is actually contained in these pills. DO NOT PLAY RUSSIAN ROULETTE with your life. MASTIC GUM ACCORDING TO THE SO-CALLED PRODUCT DESCRIPTION COMPRISES OF 90% ACID. ASK YOURSELF: If I have a problem with acidity whether to due h pylori or not why would I want to add more acid to the stomach? DOES NOT MAKE SENSE! MASTIC HAS NO SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE OF BEING SAFE OR EFFECTIVE! How much research went into this product? Where are the clinical trials? Doctors and scientists are the ones who discover diseases and the cures and treatment for them NOT HERBAL MANUFACTURERS! WORK ALONG WITH YOUR DOCTORS AND TRUST THEIR TREATMENT ABOVE MASTIC! If you are considering using some herbal or other pill you see online, THINK AGAIN! Wish I had used my COMMON SENSE or perhaps I have NONE!

OMG! This stuff works! It all started with "the burps," which progressed over the weeks to cramping pain, then sharp pain. The pain would kick in about 3:30 a.m. and keep me up the rest of the night. I never felt any "burning", just pain, like I swallowed a cactus and like it was spinning around in my lower throat. I went to the doc and was told that I had a "bit of acid reflux" and put on Prilosec, for one week, which did not help. After one week of waking up in the middle of the night, with severe stomach pain, and getting an average of 4 hours of total sleep per night, I ordered this. I took it as soon as it arrived in the mail. I felt a muffled "boosh" in my stomach and had, as another customer mentioned, resin-tasting burps for hours. However, after it all quieted down, I slept through the night! I am by no means cured yet, but I feel a whole lot better. It's hard to be sane, patient, and nice when one can't sleep. Before it arrived, I was also taking something called "Amish cure" which is an apple-cider vinegar-ginger-garlic tonic. While it did help, it would wear off in two hours. I really believe the mastic gum helps significantly. Our mom was diagnosed with ulcers back in the 80's, before medical science knew that H. pylori causes ulcers. She has been on acid reducers for decades. We don't smoke, drink, or drink caffeine, but now all the adult children have to take acid reducers. I believe that we are all infected with H. pylori. I don't want to live on acid reducers for the rest of my life because then I can't digest my food properly, and stomach acid is the first line of defense for germs that get ingested with food. I will take this stuff for one month and see what happens. O.K.! It's been eight days, and it has definitely helped. I no longer have to take the apple-cider vinegar-garlic-ginger tonic. However, I was still having some mild stomach pain. I looked up more information and saw "zinc carnosine" mentioned as a treatment for ulcers in Japan (http://www.lef.org/protocols/gastrointestinal/digestive-disorders/page-08). I was unable to find any locally, and almost ordered some, however we had some zinc lozenges in the cupboard because of all the colds the kids bring home from school. The zinc in the lozenges is not zinc carnosine, it is zinc gluconate, but it still worked (almost immediately). As of now, I am having no stomach issues. I am still taking the Mastic gum, and zinc lozenges (especially at bedtime.) I also read that people with zinc deficiency are more prone to stomach ulcers. Wow...anyways, If you choose to go this route, be aware that some zinc lozenges also contain Echinacea. If you have autoimmune Lupus, DO NOT take Echinacea. It can cause a very rare, but very serious reaction in the body that can damage the kidneys. Good Luck everybody, whatever route you choose!

It's been good, has helped my ulcer journey. I just have issues swallowing the 💊. At first i took it at night 2 hours after food and at bed time but i was having issues digesting the pill, and so ruining my sleep. But i switched to morning and i can boldly say, it is definitely working. Ps. Gave 3 stars, because on some days, it gives me heartburn.

Recommended for people with gastric problems

VERY GOOD PRODUCT FOR IBS

Todas las noches me despertaba la tos por reflujo. Me tomo una cápsula antes de dormir y tengo una sueño delicioso sin ahogarme por reflujo. En el envase dice 2 al día durante la mañana pero yo me tomo 1 al día antes de dormir y me funciona mucho mejor.

I took one capsule on an empty stomach and had stomach pain and discomfort the whole day. I had to take pantoprazole twice the same day to get my stomach burning under control. The next day my stool turned red, and the pain persisted for a few days. I would not recommend this product without consulting a doctor first.

I had used for a while and do the job