GutGard for Functional Dyspepsia
Author Information
Author(s): Raveendra Kadur Ramamurthy, Jayachandra, Srinivasa Venkatappa, Sushma Kadur Raveendra, Allan Joseph Joshua, Goudar Krishnagouda Shankargouda, Shivaprasad Hebbani Nagarajappa, Venkateshwarlu Kudiganti, Geetharani Periasamy, Sushma Gopalakrishna, Agarwal Amit
Primary Institution: Srinivasa Diabetic Research Centre, Bangalore, India
Hypothesis
GutGard, an extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra, is effective in alleviating symptoms of functional dyspepsia.
Conclusion
GutGard significantly reduces symptoms of functional dyspepsia and improves quality of life compared to placebo.
Supporting Evidence
- GutGard showed a significant decrease in total symptom scores on day 15 and day 30 compared to placebo.
- 14 patients in the GutGard group reported marked improvement in symptoms, while none in the placebo group did.
- GutGard resulted in a significant decrease in the Nepean dyspepsia index on day 15 and day 30.
Takeaway
This study shows that a special licorice extract can help people with tummy troubles feel better.
Methodology
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study with 50 patients receiving either GutGard or placebo for 30 days.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported symptom scores.
Limitations
The study was limited to a specific population and may not be generalizable to all patients with functional dyspepsia.
Participant Demographics
50 patients, 25 in each group, with a mix of males and females.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p ≤ 0.05
Statistical Significance
p ≤ 0.05
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