Jarrow Formulas Mastic Gum 1000 mg - 60 Veggie Caps - Mastic Gum Capsules Supporting Stomach and Duodenal Health - 30 Servings | 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 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. :)

Excellent quality easy on the stomach

I have been bothered by ulcers since my early 20s. I didn't pay much attention to taking better care of myself back then for I was still young and stupid enough to believe that no matter what, anything currently giving me trouble would pass on its own. It wasn't until years later after several long bouts with pain and other unmentionable problems that I finally realized I had to start watching my diet and heeding the advice of my doctor. As much as I respected his knowledge and care, it wasn't long before I started to desire treating this problem on my own with natural supplements. So I did some research here online and such and it wasn't long before I came up with a better alternative to antibiotics and making my doctor richer. When the dreaded H. pylori infection came around, (as it seems to enjoy doing every now and then no matter how careful I am,) I would immediately start treating it with a strict regimen of aloe vera juice, green tea, and a select diet of foods that favored healing it. As much as I have had success with this regimen in the past, it really did nothing to deter my getting re infected from time to time. In all honesty I don't really like either green tea or aloe vera juice, thus a preventative regimen of it never really developed... It wasn't until about a year ago that I came across an article about the benefits of mastic gum in treating an infection of the H. pylori bacteria, and protecting the stomach lining. I tried several other supplements containing it, but they were either too expensive, hard to find, or for some reason or another just didn't work that well. Finding this Jarrow blend has been a Godsend. I take two capsules in the morning as directed and I have not felt so good in years. Since starting it I have not had a single episode or flare up. I realize that some places on the web suggest either little or just moderate evidence at mastic gums ability to prevent or kill the H. pylori bacteria. But all I can tell you is that taking this along with being more careful when and how often I decide to truly indulge, has brought me better success and stomach health than I have enjoyed in years. I love it and am now never without it. This Jarrow brand is reasonably priced, has no side effects at all, comes in a flash when ordered here on Amazon, and it has made a true believer out of me as to its effectiveness. If you suffer from ulcers or any other kind of stomach distress I highly recommend this. It certainly won't hurt you and is worth a try... : )

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!

Great for digestive health, easy to swallow and priced affordable 👍

UPDATE 3: Using Gastromend HP, which has 250mg of Mastic Gum per capsule. So far so good. It's the only supplement outside UK that has such a small dose of Mastic Gum, so I am sticking with it for a while. I was using Zinc Carnosine to great success, it's a miracle drug, but it has a "wellness threshold". It won't make me better past a certain point, hence now I am trying Gastromend, which is a mix of things. If that fails, I'll do cabbage juice as the nuke option. __________ UPDATE 2: the mastic gum is definitely a double-edged sword. It does relieve acute ulcer symptoms like nothing else (if you have it on empty stomach and thus force H. Pylori to feed on it and die). However it results in "strangeness" such as delayed gastric emptying and constipation. I would try taking the quarter of a capsule of that is possible - default quantity is just way too much. There is a British version, Mastika, that can be shipped overseas, which is 250mg instead of 500mg but it may still be too much. ______________________ UPDATE: after writing this review and throwing the bottle into the trash, my gastric symptoms started getting worse every day. I therefore revised the rating to a neutral "3". I will try to take the product in lower dose and hope that the monster-constipation doesn't come back. I really hope that it is the real deal. I really hope these reviewers aren't plants. P.S. No, I didn't go fishing in the trash for that first bottle ;) ______________________ ORIGINAL REVIEW: ______________________ I've been experiencing a gastric flareup and was taking Zantac and Mastic Gum for 3-4 days. I happen to be one of the few people who experience a Zantac side-effect in form of constipation. It's a familiar thing However in combination with Mastic Gum it reached truly monumental levels. I was consuming prunes and kefir with corn oil in it, drinking prune juice, eating fiber supplements, pumping myself full of probiotics, and couldn't poop no matter what. A laxative finally worked, applied twice over 16 hours. Then I threw the Jarrow bottle in the trash. It's not worth the risk to try poorly researched supplements from the Internet. I am starting to wonder more and more how many of these positive reviews are just really well-hidden fakes. At this point I believe that Kasey here is a real person, and am not so sure about most everyone else.

Recommended for people with gastric problems

VERY GOOD PRODUCT FOR IBS

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

Una maravilla.