topicPeppermint Digestive Comfort Randomized Trial
claimBackground and aims nsedated colonoscopy is often associated with patient discomfort and may increase procedural difficulty for endoscopists.
evidence level2
citationWang J (2026)
sourcePerianal lidocaine application during unsedated colonoscopy: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
topicPeppermint Digestive Comfort Randomized Trial
claim(P Conclusion Perianal application of lidocaine may reduce anal pain and may improve procedural efficiency during unsedated colonoscopy, particularly among junior endoscopists.
evidence level2
citationWang J (2026)
sourcePerianal lidocaine application during unsedated colonoscopy: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
topicPeppermint Digestive Comfort Randomized Trial
claimThis study aimed to investigate the influence of perianal lidocaine application on the comfort level of patients and endoscopic operations during unsedated colonoscopy.
evidence level2
citationWang J (2026)
sourcePerianal lidocaine application during unsedated colonoscopy: A double-blind randomized controlled trial.
topicPeppermint Digestive Comfort Randomized Trial
claimBackground Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders associated with increased gastric acid secretion, such as gastroesophageal reflux, dyspepsia, bloating, and abdominal pain, significantly impair quality of life and present a substantial healthcare burden.
evidence level4
citationTeterovska R (2025)
sourceMedicinal Plants in Food Supplements for Gastrointestinal Disorders: Critical Assessment of Health Claims on Gastric Acid Regulation.
topicPeppermint Digestive Comfort Randomized Trial
claimDiscrepancies between product information and available scientific evidence highlight regulatory and consumer protection challenges.
evidence level4
citationTeterovska R (2025)
sourceMedicinal Plants in Food Supplements for Gastrointestinal Disorders: Critical Assessment of Health Claims on Gastric Acid Regulation.
topicPeppermint Digestive Comfort Randomized Trial
claimConventional therapies may have limited efficacy or undesirable side effects, underscoring the need for safe complementary approaches.
evidence level4
citationTeterovska R (2025)
sourceMedicinal Plants in Food Supplements for Gastrointestinal Disorders: Critical Assessment of Health Claims on Gastric Acid Regulation.