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Does Peppermint Oil Work for Irritable Bowel Syndrome?

Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked

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  • The International Foundation for Gastrointestinal Disorders lists peppermint as a treatment option. Data show the number needed to treat (NNT) to prevent one patient from having persistent problems is four for abdominal pain and three for global symptoms

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