TY - JOUR T1 - Small intestine-release peppermint oil is beneficial in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome JF - BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine JO - BMJ EBM SP - e10 LP - e10 DO - 10.1136/bmjebm-2020-111403 VL - 26 IS - 6 AU - Igho Onakpoya Y1 - 2021/12/01 UR - http://ebm.bmj.com/content/26/6/e10.abstract N2 - Evidence from systematic reviews has suggested that peppermint oil is an effective agent for the management of irritable bowel syndrome; however, results of a recent trial show that the type of formulation can affect the extent of benefits.Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic functional disorder that is thought to affect up to 20% of the general population.1 Its symptoms primarily include abdominal pain and altered bowel habits. Management includes changes to diet and lifestyle and the use of medications. The results of published systematic reviews have suggested that peppermint oil is effective for the treatment of IBS symptoms,2–4 and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommends its use as an … ER -