Effects of Mucosave® on Gastrointestinal Discomfort

Gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, which often includes gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common disorder in healthy adults affecting 20% of people particularly women. The disorders related to GI discomfort usually have a huge impact on the quality of life. Current treatment for GERD are associated with side effects. In this study, researchers designed a randomized double-blind placebo-controlled trial to assess the effect of Mucosave® on the symptoms and quality of life of healthy adults with gastrointestinal discomfort. One hundred healthy subjects with GI discomfort were enrolled in the study and divided in two groups: 60 and 40 taking for 8 weeks Mucosave® (400 mg/day) or placebo (400 mg/day). To evaluate the effects of treatment, the questionnaires Gastrointestinal Quality of Life index (GIQLI) and GERD Symptom Assessment Scale (GSAS) were self-administered by participants before the beginning of period of supplementation (T0), after four weeks (T4) during the period of supplementation and after 8 weeks (T8) at the end of supplementation.