Peppermint Oil pour Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
AMeta-analyses of 12+ RCTs demonstrate peppermint oil (450-750 mg/day enteric-coated) significantly reduces IBS abdominal pain (RR 1.78 vs placebo). A-grade evidence for global IBS symptom improvement. ACG conditional recommendation.
En conclusion
Meta-analyses of 12+ RCTs demonstrate peppermint oil (450-750 mg/day enteric-coated) significantly reduces IBS abdominal pain (RR 1.78 vs placebo). A-grade evidence for global IBS symptom improvement. ACG conditional recommendation.
Key Study Findings
Population: patients with IBS (review of plant extracts including peppermint oil, Iberogast, curcumin)
Population: Patients with functional bloating/distension (consensus)
Population: Patients with functional dyspepsia and IBS (review)
Population: Review of herbal remedies for IBS
Population: Patients with IBS (review)
Population: Patients with irritable bowel syndrome
Key Statistics
19
Études
2569
Participants
Positive
Note
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Posologies couramment utilisées
- general:
- 450-750 mg/day enteric-coated capsules
- ibssymptomsupport:
- 187-225 mg enteric-coated capsules, 2-3 times daily, 30-60 min before meals
Limite supérieure : Well-tolerated up to 1,200 mg/day in clinical trials; enteric coating essential
Posologies étudiées dans la recherche
| Posologie | Durée | Effet | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
Moment optimal de prise : 30-60 minutes before meals; enteric-coated capsules MUST be swallowed whole (do not chew or crush)
Safety & Side Effects
Effets indésirables signalés
- ⚠ Heartburn/GERD exacerbation (if non-enteric-coated; relaxes lower esophageal sphincter)
- ⚠ Perianal burning sensation (from undigested menthol reaching the rectum)
- ⚠ Nausea at high doses
- ⚠ Allergic reactions in mint-sensitive individuals
Interactions connues
- ● Cyclosporine (peppermint may increase cyclosporine levels via CYP3A4 inhibition)
- ● Antacids and PPIs (may dissolve enteric coating prematurely; space 2 hours)
- ● Simethicone (coated formulations may interact with enteric-coated peppermint)
- ● CYP2C19 substrates (menthol is a weak CYP inhibitor)
Apport maximal tolérable : Well-tolerated up to 1,200 mg/day in clinical trials; enteric coating essential
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