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Mastic (Chios Mastic)

Clinical evidence for mastic in functional dyspepsia and some H. pylori activity.

Benefits

Key compounds

Masticadienonic acidterpenespolyphenols

May help with

Best for these goals

Gut healthdigestionoral health

How to use it

Chewed as gum; capsules; powder in cooking

Evidence level

Moderate

Cautions & interactions

Generally well tolerated. Rare allergy (related to pistachio/cashew). Pregnancy: limited data.
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