How Long Does It Take for Mastic to Prove Itself?

Q How long do I have to take Bye-Lori? The results have been good after the first bottle: my stomach problems have diminished.

ROBERT, St-Nicolas, Québec

A It all depends on the cause of your gastrointestinal problems. Mastic (contained in Bye-Lori) has been shown to be helpful in a relatively short time—from a few weeks to a few months—for GI problems caused by H. pylori infection. However, many individuals choose to continue to take a maintenance dose after their primary problems have dissipated, to prevent the recurrence of what appears to be an opportunistic infection.