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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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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.
Answered 12/30/2014
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Yes. You can also...: 1000 mg of mastic gum morning and bedtime is a common dose of mastic gum and is considered safe. However, its main action is to treat H. pylori infection and if your GERD persists after taking this for several weeks it would be wise to add other approaches. See http://chriskresser.com/what-everybody-ought-to-know-but-doesnt-about-heartburn-gerd for a superb detailed discussion of a natural cure.
Answered 12/30/2014
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