The Effectiveness of Add-on Treatment with Nutraceutical

Aim: evaluation of the effectiveness nutraceutical “Standard Zdorovia: Gastro” (“SZ Gastro”) in treatment patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Materials and methods. 52 (62 % women) diagnosed IBS combination functional dyspepsia (FD) were included study divided into two groups. Both groups received basic therapy according to guidelines. The experimental group as add-on “SZ (containing a standardized amount menthol, gingerol D-limonene); control — placebo. duration was 30 days. severity somatic symptoms assessed 7×7 questionnaire. Emotional state Four Dimensional Distress, Depression, Anxiety, Somatization Questionnaire (4DSQ). Results. Patients did not differ from each other either terms demographics, treatment, or at beginning study. patients, who significantly higher than group: percentage improvement 22.35 %, it amounted 49.18 (χ 2 = 15.9; p 0.0001). significant decrease emotional disturbances also distress 18.7; 0.0000), anxiety 6.9; 0.0097) somatization 14.99; No side effects registered any Conclusions. Add-on is safe increases PD.