Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized Trial Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized Trial, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

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Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized TrialYoung adults, particularly females, have a higher prevalence, which has increased substantially over the past decades [].2Pastras Ploutarchos (2026)Plant-Derived Treatments for IBS: Clinical Outcomes, Mechanistic Insights, and Their Position in International Guidelines
Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized TrialMore specifically, the presence of recurrent abdominal pain, on average, at least 1 day per week in the last 3 months, associated with two or more of the following: symptoms related to defecation, a change in stool frequency, or a change in stool form [].2Pastras Ploutarchos (2026)Plant-Derived Treatments for IBS: Clinical Outcomes, Mechanistic Insights, and Their Position in International Guidelines
Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized TrialIBS is associated with reduced engagement in daily activities, increased work absenteeism, and impaired functioning, thereby increasing the global healthcare burden [].2Pastras Ploutarchos (2026)Plant-Derived Treatments for IBS: Clinical Outcomes, Mechanistic Insights, and Their Position in International Guidelines
Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized Trial1 2 1 3 1 4 5 Disorders of gut–brain interaction (DGBIs) are functional gastrointestinal conditions characterized by a complex interplay between the gut and the brain [].2Pastras Ploutarchos (2026)Plant-Derived Treatments for IBS: Clinical Outcomes, Mechanistic Insights, and Their Position in International Guidelines
Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized Trial1 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 6 7 Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic disorder of gut–brain interaction characterized by recurrent abdominal pain associated with altered bowel habits, in the absence of identifiable structural abnormalities [].3Šuran Jelena (2026)IBS and SIBO: Gut Microbiota, Pathophysiology, and Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized TrialEarly studies reported SIBO in up to 60–78% of IBS cases based on lactulose breath testing [,,], though later investigations using more rigorous methods found lower prevalences (e.g., 4–20%) [,].3Šuran Jelena (2026)IBS and SIBO: Gut Microbiota, Pathophysiology, and Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized TrialMoreover, increasing evidence implicating the gut microbiota in IBS/SIBO has spurred interest in interventions that modulate microbial communities.3Šuran Jelena (2026)IBS and SIBO: Gut Microbiota, Pathophysiology, and Non-Pharmacological Interventions
Peppermint Oil Bloating Randomized TrialIt affects an estimated 5–10% of the global population and is more common in women, imposing a significant burden on quality of life and healthcare resources [].3Šuran Jelena (2026)IBS and SIBO: Gut Microbiota, Pathophysiology, and Non-Pharmacological Interventions

Source documents

  1. Plant-Derived Treatments for IBS: Clinical Outcomes, Mechanistic Insights, and Their Position in International Guidelines
  2. IBS and SIBO: Gut Microbiota, Pathophysiology, and Non-Pharmacological Interventions