Heather's Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules are a medical food for the dietary management of Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms. Clinical studies have shown that, as part of the diet: peppermint relieves abdominal pain, diarrhea, and urgency; fennel helps relax the gut and aids bloating; ginger contains powerful digestive enzymes and aids nausea. Enteric peppermint oil capsules have been clinically tested and shown to help the dietary management of IBS symptoms in both adults and children.
Heather's Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules are unique because they are specially formulated for intense bowel soothing that addresses global IBS symptoms through the combined effects of peppermint, fennel, and ginger oils.
We make our Tummy Tamers here in Kent, Washington with local peppermint oil, steam distilled from peppermint fields in the Columbia River Valley. This means we can spec for peppermint oil with the best volatile oil profile from each harvest, for the highest medicinal strength.
We now use a patented, very special enteric gelatin to improve tolerance for those prone to heartburn or reflux. This gelatin has enteric properties built right in, for better protection against heartburn than simple enteric coatings, which are delicate and easily compromised.
Especially not at the Puyallup Fair.
I first learned about enteric peppermint oil capsules for IBS over twenty years ago, when I was doing research for the first edition of my First Year IBS book. I was intrigued by the medical studies that showed real results, for both children and adults. I really liked that they had a long history of use in Europe as well as the US. And I was super hopeful they would actually work.
I had to import some from England to try, as I couldn't find any on the US market. But oh! If they worked, it would be worth it.
I would have given anything to just take a pill and head off the blinding pain and spasms that hit me with IBS attacks.
So I started trying them cautiously, in situations where I knew I'd need extra help. Before restaurant meals, first thing in the morning if I had to get up early, when I had my period, you know the drill. And they worked. Oh my God they worked.
I could definitely tell a difference, I suspected a huge difference. They were giving me a serious margin of safety in situations where I was often in big trouble.
I began to rely on them regularly, carrying them with me in case I needed to eat out. I kept a bottle by my bed so I could remember to take one last thing at night before work mornings.
But before I wrote about them in my book and actually recommended them to other folks with IBS, I wanted to put them to the test. So I did something really stupid.
I went to the Puyallup Fair, one of my favorite places in the world. I love the century old fairgrounds, the rides at night, the farm animals, the giant pumpkin growing contest. And the food. Oh my God the fair food. Fisher scones with blackberry jam, caramel corn, roasted corn on the cob, more scones, wild salmon sandwiches, more scones, onion ring towers, Seattle fudge – and more scones!
It's actually a miracle I haven't ever had an IBS attack at the fair. Especially considering I've gone every autumn of my life, from kindergarten on, and for years I had no idea what foods would help me and what foods would hurt.
So – here I am at the fair twenty years ago, determined to personally give peppermint oil capsules the IBS challenge. And I have to confess I'm genuinely worried because the stakes are so high. Another confession - worried is not the right word. I'm terrified.
What if the pep caps don't work to prevent that brutal pain and agony? I'm thinking to myself, this is a really stupid move, Heather.
But - I had gained confidence by that point. I'd been getting real help from those little capsules, they'd been keeping me stable in situations with unavoidable triggers. They'd earned my faith. Now what if they could keep me safe when I was playing with fire? Splurging with known triggers? What if I even deliberately overused them? What were the consequences?
I took the plunge. My husband jokes that I took one for the team.
I doubled up the dose and took two caps at a time (don't be me!)
I took them just a few minutes before I ate instead of waiting 30-60 minutes (don't be me!)
At one point while walking through the horse barn I actually felt like I was breathing peppermint and then I suddenly burped a giant cloud of mint. (Can't say I was surprised, as I was taking so many of them and not following the directions at all.)
I was basically trying to overwhelm my gut with those peppermint oil capsules so my IBS wouldn't stand a chance in the face of them.
And it worked. Amazingly, incredibly, it worked. I didn't get sick. I never doubled over with cramps. I didn't ever have to rush/stagger to the bathroom, hoping I'd make it before I blacked out from pain.
I had a glorious time at the fair that day. I can still feel the sun on my face from the afternoon, and I can still taste those scones. From that day on peppermint oil capsules were a daily weapon in my IBS arsenal.
One huge caveat here – I am not prone to heartburn, GERD, reflux, or any other upper GI issues at all. I never have any side effects from peppermint in any form. Not everyone has my peppermint tolerance. Directions for use should be respected, not blatantly disregarded. Again, don't be me!
But do give peppermint oil capsules a chance to properly help you. They are the best thing I've ever found to PREVENT pain, spasms, cramps, bloating, and gas in the first place. Especially when used as needed, and taken right before there may be gut troubles brewing.
In fact, they are so helpful that I made peppermint oil capsules one of my flagship medical foods for IBS. We formulated Heather's Tummy Tamers as a special blend of peppermint, fennel, and ginger oils as enteric softgels specifically for preventing IBS symptoms.
Because if an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then peppermint oil capsules weigh a ton.
Product* | Debra from JONESBOROUGH, TN Purchased on 9/3/2024 Reviewed on 9/27/2024 |
i had IBS problems in my 20's but worked though it. i am 63 now and for about 6 months i had been having so much bloating gas and stomach pain I decided to try this and it has made an amazing difference first time i took thought it was coincidental but | |
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Product* | Patricia from WATERTOWN, SD Purchased on 9/1/2024 Reviewed on 9/22/2024 |
VERY GREAT PRODUCT! | |
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Product* | Linda from CAIRO, GA Purchased on 8/26/2024 Reviewed on 9/16/2024 |
Only thing that works for me, with bloating and gas. | |
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Product* | Deborah from CADET, MO Purchased on 8/25/2024 Reviewed on 9/15/2024 |
I've only been taking them first about 2 weeks. | |
They took a week and a half to arrive. I have to say I very been very pleased with how I'm feeling and that I'm pretty much only having about I BM a day sometimes 2. That's much better than the last 9 months on prescription medication . Constant diarrhea, nausea & pain. Truthfully I'm still pretty tender from my stomach down. I'm hoping that will get better with time . Over all I'm very pleased & told my GI Dr about them. | |
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Product* | Jeffrey from FULLERTON, CA Purchased on 8/23/2024 Reviewed on 9/13/2024 |
Best product on the market and fast delivery as well | |
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Product* | Priscilla from POTTSTOWN, PA Purchased on 8/19/2024 Reviewed on 9/9/2024 |
Taking this product for years! I have not had any sever pains anymore. I highly recommend this product! | |
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Product* | Steve from LAS VEGAS, NV Purchased on 8/18/2024 Reviewed on 9/8/2024 |
Great product | |
I tried everything else…these peppermint oil capsules started working immediately to relieve cramping, urge to go, bloating and gas. Thank you thank you thank you | |
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Product* | Sudin from SARATOGA, CA Purchased on 8/18/2024 Reviewed on 9/8/2024 |
Good product. It helps reducing the bloating and distension | |
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Product* | Karen from CASTRO VALLEY, CA Purchased on 8/15/2024 Reviewed on 9/5/2024 |
Does the job right away | |
I suffer from IBS and this product has been a game changer. Though I usually use peppermint tea to soothe me, this product actually works even better than just the tea. Highly recommend. | |
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Product* | Claudia from EWA BEACH, HI Purchased on 8/14/2024 Reviewed on 9/4/2024 |
Never be without them | |
These peppermint capsules are amazing... truly lifesavers!!! | |
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Product* | Ryan from WEST YARMOUTH, MA Purchased on 8/8/2024 Reviewed on 8/29/2024 |
These make such a difference!! Lifesavers!! | |
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Product* | Ellen from PARSIPPANY, NJ Purchased on 8/8/2024 Reviewed on 8/29/2024 |
Helpful support | |
I have IBS and the peppermint oil has been helpful. | |
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Product* | Karen from BELLE VERNON, PA Purchased on 6/26/2024 Reviewed on 8/28/2024 |
Simply amazing product for gut health or tummy bloat. | |
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Product* | Pat from MONUMENT, CO Purchased on 8/7/2024 Reviewed on 8/28/2024 |
Great company and product | |
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Product* | Janet from YAKIMA, WA Purchased on 8/2/2024 Reviewed on 8/23/2024 |
This works well! | |
I Have used this product for years! | |
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Product* | Rochelle from NEW PROVIDNCE, NJ Purchased on 7/25/2024 Reviewed on 8/23/2024 |
Great Profucy | |
I use it daily to help with IBS ISSUES VERY PLEASED | |
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Product* | Cathy from NORTH LOGAN, UT Purchased on 7/31/2024 Reviewed on 8/21/2024 |
I NEVER leave home without it! | |
This product has been my go-to for my tummy issues for years. I literally never leave home without some in my bag. My IBS is triggered by soooo many things that this is the first thing that I take in the morning. LOVE IT! | |
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Product* | Mary from POWDER SPGS, GA Purchased on 7/30/2024 Reviewed on 8/20/2024 |
As with most things seen on Facebook did not really expect this to work. However it worked within first few days, only taking one before bed. So pleased to not be taking a medication. | |
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Product* | Nancy from FLORENCE, AL Purchased on 7/29/2024 Reviewed on 8/19/2024 |
For some reason they burn my throat, however, I do have trouble swallowing. | |
Should I take with hot water or cold? | |
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Product* | Denise from AMITYVILLE, NY Purchased on 7/27/2024 Reviewed on 8/17/2024 |
I have been using this product for about 15 years. Its the best | |
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Product* | Barbara from STRONGSVILLE, OH Purchased on 9/13/2024 Reviewed on 10/4/2024 |
Helps prevent loose stools | |
It has helped me have more formed bowel movements. | |
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Product* | Laura from TRENTON, FL Purchased on 9/13/2024 Reviewed on 10/4/2024 |
Soluble fiber packets are a life saver for me | |
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