Question 1

how long does mastic gum(1000mg per day)to become effective?

Accepted Answer

Mastic Gum: Hi, for what purpose do you want to use it for? The only scientific data I found was in New England Journal of Medicine to treat Ulcer, see below 
http://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM199812243392618

Question 2

how much mastic gum is safe to take? would it be all right to take 3 grams per day or is that too much?

Accepted Answer

Probably OK: There may be small benefits for a few indications, nothing worth significant investment. Note that genuine mastic is expensive, so most of the "Mastic" sold is actually counterfeit.

Question 3

i am taking 1000 mg (mastic gum) in the morning and one in the night. also, i'm taking manuka honey 400 mgo before bedtime. is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I presume  you are taking mastic gum to help with stomach upset, perhaps even diagnosed as having Helicobacter Pylori infection, and the honey as a helping therapy.  The dose you mention for the mastic is a little on the high side, but shouldnt be a problem.

Question 4

does mastic gum kills h pylori?

Accepted Answer

It may: There is some evidence that suggests it is a treatment for h.pylori.  Check with your doctor if you are concerned! Best wishes!

Question 5

i take 1000mg of mastic gum every morning for gerd and gastric upset and it really helps. can i take another  500-1000mg in the evening?

Accepted Answer

Definite maybe: Mastic gum is a natural treatment for gerd and usually taking a second dosage at night will not cause any harm,but I will refer you to the instructions written on the label and to ask your doctor.

Question 6

28 male symptoms havent gone away. bloating,discomfort, burning, trapped air. omaprazole wont help been taking it for a while. does mastic gum work?

Accepted Answer

NO: Get an abdominal ultrasound and blood testing to rule out gallbladder and stomach disease. A physical exam is mandatory.

Question 7

should i chew mastic gum? i heard it kills alot of bad bacteria such as h pylori among others. any negative effects from mastic gum?

Accepted Answer

Mastic gum: Despite being very hyped on the Internet, mastic gum has not shown to be effective at eliminating H pylori, particularly when compared to antibiotic regimens which approach 90% efficacy. If you have indigestion or dyspepsia, it's best to see your doctor to be diagnosed as to the actual cause. Good luck.

Question 8

im currently taking mastic gum and dgl. im planning on doing urea breath test for h pylori in a few weeks. will these supplements interfere the test?

Accepted Answer

Not exactly but...: Mastic gum is an effective treatment for H. pylori so hopefully it will eliminate H. pylori overgrowth from your stomach. Thus, taking it should significantly reduce the chance of the test being positive. In that sense it may "interfere" with the test by curing you before the test, but won't result in inaccurate results. If the test is still positive it will suggest you need additional treatment.

Question 9

started treatment for h. pylori (after having it for 3 years and experiencing severe stomach pains daily) using mastic gum (1500mg, twice a day). 1-2hrs after starting treatment, felt dizzy, nauseated, with intense stomach pain. is it herx reaction?

Accepted Answer

Mastic gum: Since mastic gum is a supplement, I question if the FDA investigates it for efficacy. Proponents say it has no side effects but I would ask your pharmacist for more information. I'm not sure that many physicians would prescribe it to eradicate H Pylori instead of the recommended triple therapy most of us prescribe.

Question 10

jan 2017 i swallowed a mastic gum cap to get rid of this h pylori pain. when i swallowed the mastic gum cap  it felt like it was burning the side of throat with inflamed windpipe and lymph nodes. it's been over a year and pain still in wimdpipe?

Accepted Answer

Need PPI Rx and: H. pylori testing. You must immediagely consult your physician since this is not a normal treatment for gastritis or gastric ulcerations. If symptoms have been present for over a year, why ask it today? You need a GI evaluation and probable endoscopy. Start Nexium now.

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How long does mastic gum(1000mg per day)to become effective?

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How much mastic gum is safe to take? would it be all right to take 3 grams per day or is that too much?

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I am taking 1000 mg (mastic gum) in the morning and one in the night. also, i'm taking manuka honey 400 mgo before bedtime. is this safe?

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Does mastic gum kills h pylori?

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I take 1000mg of mastic gum every morning for gerd and gastric upset and it really helps. can i take another 500-1000mg in the evening?

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28 male symptoms havent gone away. bloating,discomfort, burning, trapped air. omaprazole wont help been taking it for a while. does mastic gum work?

A member asked:

Should i chew mastic gum? i heard it kills alot of bad bacteria such as h pylori among others. any negative effects from mastic gum?

A member asked:

Im currently taking mastic gum and dgl. im planning on doing urea breath test for h pylori in a few weeks. will these supplements interfere the test?

A member asked:

Started treatment for h. pylori (after having it for 3 years and experiencing severe stomach pains daily) using mastic gum (1500mg, twice a day). 1-2hrs after starting treatment, felt dizzy, nauseated, with intense stomach pain. is it herx reaction?

A member asked:

Jan 2017 i swallowed a mastic gum cap to get rid of this h pylori pain. when i swallowed the mastic gum cap it felt like it was burning the side of throat with inflamed windpipe and lymph nodes. it's been over a year and pain still in wimdpipe?

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