Treatment for H. pylori can take both a conventional and natural route. H. pylori natural treatment cannot only help eradicate H. pylori infection, but may also reduce inflammation of the stomach lining and even help prevent the risk of stomach cancer.

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Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help maintain a healthy intestinal tract, support digestion, and help control potentially harmful organisms in the gut, such as H. pylori. Many studies have demonstrated that probiotics, including Saccharomyces boulardii and Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, are a useful H. pylori natural treatment.

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Although some studies have reported that probiotics alone are an effective H. pylori natural treatment, they may be more useful when used as a supplemental therapy along with either conventional or natural antimicrobial drugs or herbs. Most studies have looked at probiotics in conjunction with standard conventional drug treatment. Researchers recently analysed the results of 21 studies involving thousands of participants, concluding that supplementing with probiotics together with standard therapy improves the cure rates and reduces the risk of antibiotic-associated side effects.

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Whether you are treated with conventional medications or not, the addition of a probiotic supplement both during and after your H. pylori eradication treatment is recommended. Especially whilst taking antibiotics.  The ideal dose depends on the type of probiotic used. Generally, at least 10 to 20 billion CFU’s per day is recommended, taken separately from antibiotics and/or herbal antimicrobials.

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N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC) is a natural antioxidant and mucous-dissolving nutrient that destroys the biofilm of H. pylori (which is what helps it to survive in the stomach and resist antibiotic treatment). Like probiotics, NAC supplementation has been shown to help treat H. pylori infection and overcome antibiotic resistance. A typical recommended dose is 600mg three times daily between meals.

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Herbal extracts and phytonutrients, many with antibacterial actions, are often used by natural practitioners to help eradicate H. pylori. Some researched herbal extracts shown to be effective against H. pylori include:

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• Epigallocatechin gallate (one of the green tea catechins)

• De-glycyrrhizinate liquorice extract (DGL)

• Quercetin (a flavonoid)

• Ginger root extract

• Garlic extract

• Capsaicin (from red peppers)

• Sulphoraphane (from Bassica family plants like broccoli sprouts)

• Red ginseng extract

• Red wine extract and resveratrol

 

 

Vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium supplementation will help lower the risk of dying from stomach or oesophageal cancer after H. pylori infection has been treated. This combination of antioxidant nutrients was studied in a large placebo controlled trial involving thousands of people with H. pylori.

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A good quality, high-potency multivitamin and mineral supplement should provide vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium in amounts close to those used in the study above, although you may need to supplement with extra vitamin C to reach the full daily dose of 1000 mg.

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H. Pylori Natural Treatment: Where To Start

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If you’ve been diagnosed with H. pylori infection you have the option of trying Helicobacter pylori natural treatment in place of, or in combination with, standard prescription medication. Whether it’s best to use an all-natural approach or to use natural therapies alongside conventional ones will depend, in part, on how much damage has already occurred to the stomach lining.

If your H. pylori infection is mild and the damage is minimal, starting with an all-natural approach makes sense. While there are many different H. pylori natural treatment options, here’s a recommended protocol based on the natural remedies discussed above:

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• Probiotic: such as Complete Probiotics by Dr Mercola, containing 35 billion CFUs per capsule. Take 1 capsule twice daily for 3 months

• N-acetylcysteine (NAC): Solgar NAC 600mg Take it three times daily between meals for 3 months.

• De-glycyrrizinated Licorice (DGL): such as DGL by Enzymatic Therapy. Chew 1 table 20 minutes before each meal for 3 months.

• Garlic extract: such as Kyolic Garlic Formula 100. Take 1 tablet (600 mg) three times daily with meals for 3 months.

• Quercetin: Such as Prothera Quercetin . Take 2 tablets 3 times daily with meals for 3 months.

 

In addition to the supplements above, take a medical grade multivitamin such as Multithera and eat the following foods as often as possible:

• Fermented foods, such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, and kimchi

• High-phytonutrient foods, such as green tea, ginger, turmeric, and berries, and broccoli sprouts.