Jarrow Formulas

Mastic Gum 60 caps.

• Positively affects the health of the mouth, stomach and duodenum
• Maintains the correct level of hydrochloric acid
• Supports the digestive system functioning
• Helps in preventing ulcers
• Natural product used for ages
• Vegans and vegetarians friendly
• GMO free

Jarrow Formulas Mastic Gum is the highest quality natural food supplement. Its active ingredient is the resin of the plant Pistacia lentiscus. This product is in the form of convenient vegan friendly capsules.

Masticist gum (Pistacia lentiscus) is obtained from the resin derived from a tree that grows naturally in the Mediterranean countries. It has been used for centuries, to support digestion and the oral and liver health. It contains the essential antioxidants that enhance its therapeutic properties.

Depending on the individual needs, the gum from this plant can be used in various forms, for example: the chewing gum, the powder, a tinctures component or a tablet. It can also be applied on the skin to treat the external changes

Relief to the digestive problems
According to an article from 2005, mastic gum can be used to reduce pain, inflammation and the abdominal cavity discomfort. Its beneficial effect on the digestive processes is caused by the presence of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory substances. However, further researches are necessary to determine the exact mechanism of action of this raw material.

Help in Helicobacter pylori eradication
H. pylori is a bacterium responsible for the ulcers formation in the digestive system. In the recent times, it has become more and more resistant to antibiotic therapy. A study in 2010 showed that mastic gum presents a bactericidal effect against Helicobacter pylori. Researchers have found out that 19 of the 52 people in the study got rid of the infection successfully after chewing gum for two weeks. People, who additionally took antibiotics, showed the greatest success of therapy

Supports in the cholesterol reduction
In 2016, a study was conducted showing that the mastic gum may have a beneficial effect on the cholesterol levels. People who consumed this substance for eight weeks noted a reduction in the total cholesterol compared to the placebo group.

People who took the gum noticed the reduction in the blood glucose levels. The glucose level is often associated with the high cholesterol. Researchers also proved that the mastic gum had a greater impact on overweight and obese people. However, it is still necessary to conduct the tests with a larger group to determine accurately the potential effectiveness of this raw material.

Supports liver health
According to one of the studies from 2007, mastic gum can help to prevent liver damage. People who consumed 5g of the gum powder for 18 months reported a reduction in hepatic enzymes associated with liver damage, compared to people who did not take the supplement.

One of the newer studies demonstrated that the mastic gum was effective in protecting the liver in mice.

Eliminates the symptoms of allergic asthma
Thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties, the mastic gum may become useful in the allergic asthma treatment. This type of asthma is often associated with airways inflammation, increased eosinophil levels (a type of white blood cells associated with allergies) and the airway hyper-reactivity.

In 2011 a study in mice showed that mastic gum significantly reduced eosinophilia and bronchial hyperreactivity. It also inhibited the proinflammatory substances production and had a positive effect on the fluid in lungs and their inflammation. In vitro tests have shown that the mastic gum reduced the activity of cells that react negatively to allergens and cause the airways inflammation.

Jarrow Formulas Mastic Gum is a must-have for people who want to maintain a healthy digestive system. The product provides the relief in stomach ailments and also prevents the ulcers. It supports the proper liver functioning and may be beneficial in inflammations caused by the allergic asthma.