Question 1

dose this really work?

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Yes, it really does work. My stomach has been so much 'nicer' to me since starting Mastic Gum. Now I won't be without it! One interesting bit of info: About an hour after I took my first two capsules, I started coughing up junk from my lungs and bronchial areas that I didn't even know I had in there! I felt like I was bringing stuff up from my shoes! That never happened before and what was most amazing was that I didn't even feel all that junk in there! So, from my experience, Mastic Gum has benefits other than for your tummy. As I said, I'll never stop taking this now and I recommend it highly!

Question 2

Hi. i hope someone can help out. would it be ok to take this Gum (say before breakfast), and then take PepZinGI (Swanson) later after lunch? thanks.

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Yes that would be ok to do! I myself take two mastic gum capsules one in the morning right before breakfast then I take one later on right before dinner and I have never had any problems. The only thing that may give you a serious upset stomach is if you get prescribed antibiotics and take them together with the mastic gum.  Antibiotics and Mastic Gum does not mix!  I found this out the hard way, I took the mastic gum at the same time as I took the antibiotics and my stomach got so upset that I vomited....

Question 3

How big are these capsules?

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LA characterized it well. They are about 3/4" in length and 1/4" in diameter. They are about the same same as Essential Enyzmes or Garden of Life probiotics. I think they would be capable of being swallowed by most people even with some swallowing difficulty.

Question 4

I saw this locally and it says there is gelatin in the capsules. Gelatin is usually from pigs. Is this a diff formula?

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Plus... since this particular brand of Mastic Gum by Jarrows' is not sold here locally I always purchase mine here @ Amazon  ... but as I stated in my previous post, this product has really helped me.  After taking this product two to three weeks I felt so much better!  I hope this helps you!  Happy Holidays!  http://www.amazon.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Mastic-Personal-Healthcare/dp/B00EXPYP5E/ref=sr_1_4?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1386639983&sr=1-4&keywords=jarrows+mastic+gum

Asin	B0013OVVAK
Date First Available	May 19, 2006
Item Model Number	MGUM
Manufacturer	Jarrow Formulas
Product Dimensions	6 x 5 x 4 inches; 0.01 ounces

Jarrow Mastic Gum 1000mg, Supporting Stomach & Duodenal Health, 60 Capsules

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