Mastic Gum 500 mg Solaray, 45 capsules, SecomProperties: Helps against gastrointestinal imbalances. - antibacterial against the bacterium Helicobacter pylori that infects the mucosa of the stomach and duodenum, causing gastric and duodenal ulcers; the infection caused by Helicobacter pylori is associated with an increased risk of gastric cancer, MALT-type lymphomas (forms of neoplasia of the digestive mucosa), some forms of eczema, gastro-oesophageal reflux, digestive halitosis; - protective against ulcerations through anti-secretory and cytoprotective action on the gastric and duodenal mucosa; - antitumor: induces apoptosis, inhibits angiogenesis in leukemia and colon cancer; - preventive in the occurrence of dental caries by reducing dental bacterial plaque. Effects and benefits: The resin is obtained from the Greek island of Chios in the Aegean Sea, where it is also known as Tears of Chios. Since the Middle Ages, this island has grown, harvested and used the resin from the Mastic tree in gastrointestinal ailments. - protecting the gastrointestinal mucosa: reducing the action of Helicobacter pylori bacteria on the gastric and duodenal epithelium - the normal functioning of the intestinal transit - the normal functioning of the digestive system: it maintains the acidic pH at gastric level - reducing the risk of dental caries: reducing harmful microorganisms in the oral cavity Ingredients per 2 capsules: Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) (standardized extract from the resin, guaranteed 350 mg [35%] total masticonic acids and masticoresins) 1000 mg, vegetable cellulose (capsule), maltodextrin (bulking agent), silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), stearate magnesium (anti-caking agent), cellulose (loading agent). Contains Mastic 1000mg/dose*. *Dose = 2 capsules. Administration method: 2 capsules per day before the morning meal or as recommended by the specialist doctor, in courses of at least 30 days. Presentation: 45 capsules