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I have gastritis. are cinnamon / cinnamon oil or peppermint safe to take? they're ingredient in a chewing gum i take after meals to stimultate digest

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Should be safe.: Should be safe. If your symptoms of gastritis are aggravated by any substance, avoid it.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/2/2015

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