Dyspepsia

Nutrients connected to Dyspepsia

A link means the body needs the nutrient for this, or that low intake is linked to it. It does not mean extra supplements help if your intake is already adequate; each link shows how strong the evidence is.

• Artichoke leafPreliminary or mixed

  A 2023 Cochrane review found low-certainty evidence from one study that artichoke may ease indigestion symptoms. The EU recognises it only as a traditional use.

• Cayenne and chili pepperPreliminary or mixed

  Acute chili can aggravate dyspepsia pain and burning; long-term chili intake improved symptoms in small randomized studies.

• CarawayClinically supported

  Peppermint-plus-caraway oil capsules probably improved overall symptoms in a Cochrane review; caraway alone was not tested.

• Juniper berryPreliminary or mixed

  One small 2025 trial of a standardized juniper oil preparation lowered symptom scores versus placebo; the EU accepts traditional use only. Not tested as a cooking spice.

• Chipotle (smoked jalapeno)Preliminary or mixed

  One dose of chili can worsen pain and burning, while long-term intake improved symptoms in small randomized studies (2010 review).

• Aleppo pepperPreliminary or mixed

  Acute chili can aggravate dyspepsia pain and burning; long-term chili intake improved symptoms in small randomized studies. Chili in general, not Aleppo specifically.

• Chili PeppersDocumented risk

  A single dose of chili can aggravate abdominal pain and burning in dyspepsia; small trials of long-term intake found improvement.

• Mastic (mastiha)Preliminary or mixed

  One trial of 148 adults found lower symptom scores than placebo; the EU accepts only traditional use; see a doctor if symptoms last over 2 weeks.

• TurmericPreliminary or mixed

  EU traditional-use acceptance for mild digestion problems; studies could not give firm conclusions.

• GingerPreliminary or mixed

  Traditional use for indigestion (EU); no trial evidence read.

• PeppermintClinically supported

  Only fixed peppermint-and-caraway oil combinations probably helped (Cochrane, moderate certainty). Peppermint oil alone has no evidence of benefit and may worsen indigestion in some people.

• GentianPreliminary or mixed

  Accepted in the EU as a traditional herbal medicine for mild indigestion. One uncontrolled study of 205 patients suggested improvement; no firm conclusion is possible.

• Blessed thistlePreliminary or mixed

  EU traditional-use registration for relief of indigestion and mild gut cramps; no clinical studies found.

• GingerPreliminary or mixed

  Traditional use for indigestion (EU); no trial evidence read.

• CentauryPreliminary or mixed

  Traditional use for mild dyspeptic and gut disorders accepted by the EU; no clinical studies.

• TurmericPreliminary or mixed

  EU regulators accept turmeric medicines for mild digestion problems on traditional use only.

• BoldoPreliminary or mixed

  Traditional EU use for indigestion; the EMA found no clinical studies.

• Ancho chilePreliminary or mixed

  One chili dose can worsen dyspepsia pain; long-term eating improved symptoms in small trials.

• Turmeric TeaPreliminary or mixed

  EU traditional use for fullness and slow digestion; trial evidence insufficient.

• Fermented Hot SauceDocumented risk

  A 2026 systematic review linked capsaicin to symptom exacerbation in functional dyspepsia.

• Mineral WaterPreliminary or mixed

  Same observational study; industry-linked, cannot show cause.

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