Peppermint Oil 50mg Capsules - 100 Pack - UK Made - Essential Oil of Peppermint Supporting Healthy Digestion - Letterbox Friendly vs Bulk Inulin Powder, High in Fibre, 500 g, 100 Servings, Packaging May Vary

Pros

• ✓Several reviewers say it reduced bloating and trapped wind after meals, and one says their stomach felt flatter
• ✓Several reviewers say it helped with acid reflux, heartburn or indigestion, including one with silent reflux and a hiatus hernia
• ✓The capsules are small, and several reviewers found them easy to swallow
• ✓Many reviewers call it good or excellent value, and one says it's much cheaper than other brands

Cons

• ✗It isn't enteric coated, so it releases in the stomach. One reviewer thinks this makes it less effective for intestinal symptoms
• ✗The 50mg dose is low compared with the peppermint oil doses usually studied for IBS
• ✗A few reviewers mention a very strong minty taste or aftertaste that lingers, and one found the capsules a little too strong
• ✗One reviewer saw no benefit after two months and stopped taking them

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Pros

• ✓Single-ingredient chicory inulin with 4.5g fibre per serving and no fillers
• ✓Reviewers say it noticeably helps constipation and general digestion at one scoop a day
• ✓Dissolves quickly in water with a faint sweetness, per one buyer
• ✓Consistently flagged as good value for a 500g/100-serving bag

Cons

• ✗One reviewer was made ill and binned the product; another saw no benefit at all
• ✗Bitter aftertaste noted versus the candyfloss-like taste of other inulin brands
• ✗Risk of bloating and 'explosive diarrhoea' if dose isn't built up gradually
• ✗Shared-line allergen list covers gluten, milk, soy, nuts, eggs, fish and more

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