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Can toothpaste containing peppermint oil give you gerd?
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Perhaps: Peppermint oil is a smooth muscle relaxant and can lead to relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. I suspect with typical tooth brushing, little to no toothpaste is swallowed so it seems unlikely.
Answered 3/24/2013
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Can: Some people are very sensitive to peppermint oil. This can be moderated by using enteric coated peppermint capsules to calm irritable bowels.
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No: Gerd has a different causation. Peppermint oil is not a factor.
Answered 9/11/2013
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