Recurrent indigestion, which is often triggered when eating a meal, is a problem for many people. Functional Dyspepsia (or Functional Dyspepsia) is a medical condition with no known organic cause. For meal-triggered dyspepsia or meal-triggered ingestion, there are no FDA-approved medications. Instead, patients often turn to off label products like proton pump inhibitors (omeprazole, esomeprazole), antacids and antidepressants to ease their symptoms.
Most common symptoms of meal-triggered Indigestion (or Functional Dyspepsia), are nausea, bloating or belching, inability or inability to finish a normal-sized meal, feeling fullness or pressure in the upper stomach, burning sensations, or pain in the upper-belly.
FDgard is a non-prescription, new medical food that can be used to treat Functional Dyspepsia or meal-triggered indigestion. It’s estimated that 1 in 6 Americans suffer from this condition.
FDgard, the only non-prescription medication that has been clinically tested for this frustrating but common condition, is available at local pharmacies across the country. Each capsule of FDgard contains microspheres of targeted-release caraway oil and l–Menthol. This is the primary component in peppermint oils, which are designed to be released in the upper abdomen, where most discomfort occurs. Combining caraway oil with l-Menthol has been shown to reduce or improve dyspepsia discomfort. This includes feelings of pain, burning, early fullness and pressure. FDgard is an ideal pre-meal companion to help manage meal-triggered symptoms.
Based on the results of two peer reviewed and presented studies, FDgard was able to show a high patient satisfaction level and rapid improvement in Functional Dyspepsia symptoms. FDREST, Functional Dyspepsia Reduction and Evaluation Safety Trial was the first ever clinical trial. In it, FDgard demonstrated significant reduction and rapid relief in Functional Dyspepsia symptoms. The study was done in eight U.S. locations. FDACT (Functional Dyspepsia Adherence and Compliance Trial) was a second real-world study that surveyed 600 patients. The results showed a high level in patient satisfaction and overall symptom relief.
FDgard is increasingly being recommended by more doctors for management of Functional Dyspepsia or meal-triggered indigestion. In fact, in a recent nationwide survey of 200 gastroenterologists, FDgard was the number-one-recommended herbal product for Functional Dyspepsia.
“Functional Dyspepsia can have a significant impact on one’s quality of life,”Michael Epstein, F.A.C.G., A.G.A.F., a prominent gastroenterologist, Chief Medical Advisor at IM HealthScience, LLC.
“People are afraid to eat, they are afraid to go out to restaurants, they are afraid to sit down and enjoy a meal with friends,”He said. “I explain to my patients that what we are dealing with is not a life-threatening medical condition.”
Dr. Epstein states that FDgard has been a great addition to his treatment of Functional Dyspepsia symptoms. “I appreciate having this effective, non-prescription option for my patients, so more patients can proactively manage their Functional Dyspepsia symptoms.”
He explains how l-Menthol oil and caraway oil work together to alleviate the discomfort and pressure that Functional Dyspepsia sufferers experience after eating.
FDgard should always be administered by a physician. Adults are advised to take two capsules twice daily. FDgard can be purchased in the digestive aisle of Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Rite Aid across the country.
Visit this site to learn more www.fdgard.com.
