I am adding enteric coated peppermint oil capsules or peppermint altoids to the formula. After having taken peppermint six years ago i never assumed it had an effect on inflammation and stopped it..with a little detective work, i realized i had overlooked an important ingredient from the original formula and again reintroduced it these past few months,.... there is absolutely no doubt in my mind that it added to the formula can dramatically help many by reducing inflammation, redness and flaring. Research over two decades has suggested peppermint has merit for IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome) and I have found that with the formula it is also applicable in my inflammation which I believe leads to lack of control
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2654468/
http://www.webmd.com/ibs/news/20081113/peppermint-oil-fiber-can-treat-ibs
Peppermint or more precisely,menthol and other oils in the plant can alter intestinal bacteria, limit glucose uptake, increase bile production and effect intestinal permeability by calcium channel changes. I believe for many these proven actions along with the formula will lead to a positive reduction in our unique immune response.
please read this link for contraindications
The enteric capsules have a special coating so they don't dissolve in the stomach but lower in the small intestine where it can be effective. They come in 50mg and 180-200mg capsules and are easily purchased online or at drug and health food stores...i would start slow and try the 50 mg capsules between meals
Peppermint altoids alone may be sufficient and often are all i take. ...two before and after meals and between meals or about 15/day should be effective.
Again, from the link there are a couple of considerations...if you have acid reflux disease or gall bladder disease you may have trouble with peppermint oil..also if you are on cyclosporon there may be problems so talk to your doctor.
please read this link for contraindications
Not for pregnant women and young children
Caution for those with gall bladder disease and acid reflux
The enteric capsules have a special coating so they don't dissolve in the stomach but lower in the small intestine where it can be effective. They come in 50mg and 180-200mg capsules and are easily purchased online or at drug and health food stores...i would start slow and try the 50 mg capsules between meals
see how you react and the dose along with the formula may be sufficient. Some may have undiagnosed gall bladder disease or acid reflux and a higher dose or any peppermint oil at all would be contraindicated.
Peppermint altoids alone may be sufficient and often are all i take. ...two before and after meals and between meals or about 15/day should be effective.
Again, from the link there are a couple of considerations...if you have acid reflux disease or gall bladder disease you may have trouble with peppermint oil..also if you are on cyclosporon there may be problems so talk to your doctor.
Finally, assuming common symptoms, we might also conclude common causes and in that sense, i think this will be effective for many.. so give it a try..this can really help..
email me with any questions at bj@barneysformula.net
