Stomach Ulcers

    Last Updated: August 18, 2022

    Stomach ulceration — which can be caused by NSAIDs, alcohol, or bacterial infection — can be treated with oral supplements or antioxidants. The cause of ulceration may be relevant in the treatment thereof, with a curative substance for alcohol not necessarily benefitting heliobacter pylori infections.

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    Examine Database: Stomach Ulcers

    Melatonin
    B
    Moderate Improvement
    Curcumin
    D
    No effect
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    Examine Database References

    1. Curcumin - Koosirirat C, Linpisarn S, Changsom D, Chawansuntati K, Wipasa JInvestigation of the anti-inflammatory effect of Curcuma longa in Helicobacter pylori-infected patientsInt Immunopharmacol.(2010 Jul)
    2. Melatonin - Celinski K, Konturek PC, Konturek SJ, Slomka M, Cichoz-Lach H, Brzozowski T, Bielanski WEffects of melatonin and tryptophan on healing of gastric and duodenal ulcers with Helicobacter pylori infection in humansJ Physiol Pharmacol.(2011 Oct)
    3. Melatonin - Konturek PC, Konturek SJ, Celinski K, Slomka M, Cichoz-Lach H, Bielanski W, Reiter RJRole of melatonin in mucosal gastroprotection against aspirin-induced gastric lesions in humansJ Pineal Res.(2010 May)