Hi - if you're at all prone to heartburn or GERD, peppermint can be tricky. It's great for relaxing the gut, and that has lots of benefits for the lower GI, but relaxing the upper GI and the esophageal sphincter can then allow acid reflux if you're susceptible to that.
Some people prone to heartburn can tolerate peppermint tea, which is not as strong as the peppermint oil caps. But other people do better with the peppermint caps, because they are enteric coated to pass through the stomach and not dissolve until they reach the intestines. And some people just can't do peppermint at all.
I think this is really trial and error as it varies so much from person to person. Sorry that is not more specifically helpful.
Best, Heather
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