GUTGARD™ H. PYLORI CLINICAL STUDY

GUTGARD™ H. PYLORI CLINICAL STUDY

Study Overview

100 adults with H. pylori infection participated in this 60-day double-blind, placebo-controlled study

Published in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013

What They Tested

Researchers wanted to see if GutGard (the specialized licorice extract in Kiss My Acid Goodbye) could effectively reduce H. pylori bacterial levels in the stomach. H. pylori is a harmful bacteria that can cause stomach ulcers, gastritis, and other digestive problems—and is notoriously difficult to eliminate.

Who Participated

  • 100 men and women aged 18-45 with confirmed H. pylori infections
  • All participants tested positive for H. pylori using two different validated tests
  • Participants were otherwise healthy adults looking for alternatives to antibiotic treatments

How the Study Worked

  • Double-blind design: Neither participants nor researchers knew who was getting the real treatment vs. placebo
  • Duration: 60 days of treatment (150mg daily)
  • Measurement: H. pylori levels were tested using two gold-standard methods at the start, middle, and end of the study

The Results That Matter to You

H. Pylori Elimination

Stool Antigen Test (HpSA):

  • 56% of GutGard users tested negative for H. pylori
  • 4% of placebo users tested negative
  • 14x more effective than placebo

Breath Test (13C-UBT):

  • 48% of GutGard users tested negative
  • 2% of placebo users tested negative
  • 24x more effective than placebo

How This Compares

  • Traditional antibiotic treatments often fail due to bacterial resistance
  • Many people experience side effects from antibiotic regimens
  • GutGard achieved results comparable to some conventional treatments without the drawbacks

Safety Profile

  • Well-tolerated with no treatment-related side effects
  • Side effects that occurred were mild and equally common in both groups
  • No participants dropped out due to treatment issues

What This Means

This study demonstrates that GutGard can significantly reduce harmful H. pylori bacteria in the stomach using natural mechanisms rather than harsh antibiotics. For people struggling with recurring digestive issues, reducing H. pylori levels can be a game-changer for long-term gut health.

Why This Matters for Reflux

H. pylori infection is a major contributor to stomach inflammation, ulcers, and digestive dysfunction. By helping to manage these harmful bacteria naturally, GutGard addresses one of the root causes that can lead to chronic reflux and other digestive problems.

The Bottom Line

GutGard proved to be 73.2% more effective than placebo in managing H. pylori infection. This natural approach offers hope for people who want to address harmful gut bacteria without resorting to repeated courses of antibiotics that may not work and can disrupt healthy gut bacteria.

Want to read the full technical study? [View Complete Research Paper →]

Study Citation: Puram, S., et al. "Effect of GutGard in the Management of Helicobacter pylori: A Randomized Double Blind Placebo Controlled Study." Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2013.

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