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.
I first learned about 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 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.
Because if an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, then peppermint oil capsules weigh a ton. ~ Heather
Product* | Walter from WEXFORD, PA Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Great product | |
My wife has stomach upset issues and these pills calm it down quickly | |
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Product* | Jamie from SAYREVILLE, NJ Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Best product ever | |
I have been using these peppermint capsules for my IBS symptoms and any other discomfort such as heart burn, indigestion, eating too much spices/garlic, etc. since 2016 and I tell everyone about them! They have always worked so well for me and I am beyond grateful this product exists. Heather is a true lifesaver for the work she does, information and products she puts out there <3 Forever grateful for you and the tummy tamers! | |
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Product* | John from DALTON, MA Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
They are working well. | |
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Product* | Katherine from FAYETTEVILLE, NC Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Tummy Savers! | |
Tummy Tammers were originally introduced to me by a friend when we were chatting about Greek food and how I avoid it because my stomach has a hard time digesting it. He recommended trying tummy tammers. Any time a food isn't sitting well or not agreeable with my stomach, the Tummy Tammers are my go-to rescue! I always have a bottle in my house and will never travel without them. I even use them before a flight to settle my stomach incase of turbulence (dramamine replacement). I am immensely grateful for this product, thank you! <3 | |
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Product* | Patricia from SAN DIEGO, CA Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Love these peppermint oil caps. | |
These caps make a big difference in my quality of life. Take them twice a day. | |
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Product* | Maureen from POST FALLS, ID Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
All is well. | |
I appreciate all of the above, plus information or education. Mostly I enjoy your integrity. I feel you are a company that I can trust. | |
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Product* | Arlene from ROYERSFORD, PA Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
IBS Ginger and peppermint caps | |
I am now into a couple weeks of this products 2xs per day. I do feel less cramping and gas . i am going to stay with this dose for now. | |
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Product* | Deborah from STANLEY, NY Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Every Morning | |
I take this every morning. My gastroenterologist recommended this product. | |
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Product* | Jacqueline from ATWOOD, OK Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Best | |
Thank you for your help and prompt delivery. Love the Tummy Tamers. | |
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Product* | Lynn from CAMPBELL, CA Purchased on 3/4/2024 Reviewed on 3/26/2024 |
Peppermint oil capsules | |
These are the best! I keep them close by at all times. 2 before going to bed really help me not have to sit up at night until my stomach calms down. Will definitely continue to order more. | |
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Product* | Beth from DALTON, GA Purchased on 3/5/2024 Reviewed on 3/26/2024 |
Must have! | |
I take one first thing every morning and one every night before bed! Makes a huge difference! | |
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Product* | LeTigre from NEW YORK, NY Purchased on 3/3/2024 Reviewed on 3/24/2024 |
Highly recommend | |
Ever since I came across these peppermint oil caps I definitely notice a huge difference. Will be back for more in the near future. | |
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Product* | Anali from WILSONVILLE, OR Purchased on 2/25/2024 Reviewed on 3/20/2024 |
Best help ever for IBS help | |
My GI doctor suggested these after many tests and failed medication. I can't tell you how annoyed and relieved I was to find out these natural options were what ended up helping. My only issues is they run out of stock sometimes. I now tell every long covid sufferers to come get these while they are in stock. | |
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Product* | Ricky from VENICE, FL Purchased on 2/26/2024 Reviewed on 3/18/2024 |
Tummy tamers could help | |
Great company, thanks Heather. Tummy seems to like these tamers. I take them for prevention. | |
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Product* | Rita from NILES, IL Purchased on 2/25/2024 Reviewed on 3/17/2024 |
Keeping my tummy happy! | |
I have used Heather's Tummy Tamers for a long time and I am so glad to have a product that really works for me! | |
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Product* | John from ANGOLA, IN Purchased on 2/24/2024 Reviewed on 3/16/2024 |
Peppermint pills | |
These really seem to help my son with stomach issues, better than any other product we have tried. Thank you | |
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Product* | Risa from SHOREHAM, NY Purchased on 2/24/2024 Reviewed on 3/16/2024 |
Peppermint oil | |
This product has made it possible for my son suffering with IBS and SIBO to eat some food again. | |
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Product* | Pam from SARASOTA, FL Purchased on 2/18/2024 Reviewed on 3/10/2024 |
Biggest help for IBS | |
Never without a packet full of the Tummy Tamers in my purse! If feeling a bit of nausea the peppermint calms it down | |
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Product* | Leon from DELRAY BEACH, FL Purchased on 2/17/2024 Reviewed on 3/9/2024 |
May be providing some minor relief from spasms for IBS-C. | |
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Product* | Jan from SAN DIEGO, CA Purchased on 2/16/2024 Reviewed on 3/8/2024 |
These peppermint capsules are just a lifesaver to me | |
I have suffered with IBS for over 20 years and these peppermint capsules are really the only things that bring me relief from my cramps! I just can't live without them. I really suffered when they were unavailable for a while. Thank you Heather.!!🥰 | |
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Product* | Becky from LOUISVILLE, KY Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Love the product. Great tea | |
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Product* | Walter from WEXFORD, PA Purchased on 3/6/2024 Reviewed on 3/27/2024 |
Great product | |
My wife has stomach upset issues and these pills calm it down quickly | |
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