New! Patented, special enteric gelatin improves tolerance for those prone to heartburn or reflux
Enteric properties now built right in!
Made with local peppermint oil, steam distilled from peppermint fields in Washington state
We choose the best volatile oil profile from each harvest, for the highest medicinal strength.
No gluten, soy, FODMAPS, allergens, preservatives, colors, additives
Take one capsule at a time on an EMPTY STOMACH with just enough cool liquid to swallow easily
For Intense Bowel Soothing
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.
Directions
Take on an empty stomach
Take with just enough cool (not warm) liquid to swallow easily
If you are at all prone to heartburn, take no less than 1 hour before eating
If you are not prone to heartburn, you can take 15 minutes before eating
Do not chew
Daily Dosage:
Take 1 capsule, one to three times daily
How to take Heather's Tummy Tamers
How you take peppermint oil caps can make a world of difference. The capsules MUST be taken on an empty stomach, as they need to pass through the stomach unimpeded so they can reach the intestines before they dissolve. This can take a bit of time, so for this reason it's best to use the capsules to head off IBS symptoms in the first place.
However, some people with severe GERD, reflux, or chronic heartburn may still have problems with the peppermint capsules if they dissolve in the stomach before reaching the intestines. The antispasmodic effect you want to happen in your intestines will then occur in the stomach, and this relaxes the esophageal sphincter at the top of the stomach. That can lead to heartburn.
There are a several measures that can prevent this from happening:
1) Take the Tummy Tamers on an empty stomach at least one hour before a meal. This gives the capsules plenty of time to reach the intestines before they dissolve. (If you're not prone to heartburn, you must still take the caps on an empty stomach, but you can take them right before a meal.)
2) Never take Tummy Tamers during or after a meal because the food will delay the capsules from reaching the intestines, and this could cause them to dissolve in the stomach.
3) Drink just enough cool - not hot - liquid to swallow a capsule easily. While the enteric coating makes them resistant to stomach acid, the capsules are water soluble. Limiting the amount of liquid they'll be floating around in will help them reach their destination without dissolving.
4) Don't take the Tummy Tamers at the same time as any medication (prescription or over-the-counter) meant to lower your stomach acid. Lowering the stomach acid makes the enteric coating less likely to work (remember, it's resistant to high acid). For folks who need to take these medications, try taking the Tummy Tamers about an hour before you take the acid lowering/blocking medication, and then have your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Softgel
Servings Per Container: 90
Amount Per Serving
Peppermint Oil (Mentha piperita)
0.2 mL/181.0 mg*
Fennel Oil (Foeniculum vulgare)
0.02 mL/19.3 mg*
Ginger Oil (Zingiber officinale)
0.02 mL/17.6 mg*
*Daily Value not established.
Cautions: For use under a physician's supervision. Tell your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children. Store in a cool, dry place.
Prevent IBS Pain, Spasms, Cramps, Bloating, Gas Intense Bowel Soothing
Peppermint oil capsules, as part of the diet, have been clinically proven to help IBS symptoms, even in children. A survey of clinical trials declared peppermint oil capsules the approach "of first choice" for IBS patients. Menthol and methyl salicylate, the main active ingredients of peppermint, have calming effects on the stomach and intestinal tract. Peppermint oil is exceptionally beneficial for IBS abdominal pain and spasms, diarrhea, and urgency (and it will NOT worsen constipation).
Although peppermint is such a powerful smooth muscle relaxant that it can trigger heartburn in people who are susceptible, Heather's Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Caps use a very special enteric gelatin shell so they do not dissolve in the stomach. Instead, they pass through the digestive tract intact until they reach the intestines. For this reason, Heather's Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Caps are often very helpful for people with both reflux and IBS who cannot tolerate peppermint in other forms (such as teas or foods).
Fennel is a carminative, it helps relax the gut, regulates contractions of the small intestine, and aids bloating and gas. Fennel also relaxes the gut, which can relieve spasms of the GI tract.
Ginger contains powerful digestive enzymes, and is helpful for a wide variety of gastrointestinal ailments, particularly nausea.
Heather's Tummy Tamers Peppermint Oil Capsules are considered a medical food, and they are specially formulated to address global IBS symptoms through the synergistic effects of peppermint, fennel, and ginger oils.
A 2018 survey of clinical trials declared peppermint oil capsules the approach "of first choice" for IBS patients with constipation or diarrhea, to alleviate general symptoms, and to improve quality of life. Peppermint oil capsules for IBS have also been featured on Dr. Oz. A 2005 study in Phytomedicine reviewed 16 clinical trials investigating enteric-coated peppermint oil capsules in IBS, and concluded that peppermint oil capsules may be the approach of first choice in IBS patients with non-serious constipation or diarrhea to alleviate general symptoms and to improve quality of life. For published studies, check the IBS Research Library.
What makes Heather's Tummy Tamers special?
While there are several different brands of peppermint oil capsules on the market, Tummy Tamers are the only ones formulated specifically for the special needs of people with IBS. How do we do this?
Our first concern is that people with IBS are statistically more prone to heartburn, and peppermint is contraindicated for people with heartburn, GERD, and reflux. We have tried very hard to work around this problem, however.
The Tummy Tamers capsules use a special enteric gelatin shell, which allows them to pass through the stomach without dissolving until they reach the small intestines. This enteric gelatin is resistant to stomach acid.
In fact, we are the only peppermint oil capsule manufacturer that uses enteric gelatin, so that as many people as possible are able to use them for IBS without aggravating any upper GI issues.
Second, we formulated Tummy Tamers to contain not just peppermint oil but fennel and ginger oils as well.
Clinical studies have shown that peppermint oil is exceptionally beneficial for IBS abdominal pain and spasms, diarrhea, and urgency (and it will NOT worsen constipation). Fennel is a carminative, it helps relax the gut, regulates contractions of the small intestine, and aids bloating and gas. Plus, it's known to have a calming effect on the bowel. Ginger contains powerful digestive enzymes and has historically been a remedy for nausea.
In addition, both fennel and ginger are traditional remedies for heartburn. Together with the peppermint oil in the Tummy Tamers, they have a synergistic effect on global IBS symptoms without the heartburn risk of peppermint alone.
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Carolyn from SILVER SPRING, MD
Purchased on 11/11/2023
Reviewed on 12/2/2023
Works Well for Abdominal Cramps
I awoke at 3:35a m with abdominal cramping (probably trapped gas) and I took 1 Tummy Taper with a swallow of water and microwaved a bed buddy for my aching belly and woke again at 9am feeling rested and without pain.
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Stephanie from ROY, UT
Purchased on 7/10/2023
Reviewed on 8/9/2023
Heathers tummy tamers are the best.
Heathers tummy tamers have helped my son so much. We didn't realize how much until we were out.
My son has IBS and the childrens Hospital told us to orders these. They help him with his pain so much. I want to thank them at the company for helping with the real bad pain that he deals with every day. It has put a smile back on his face.
Thank You
Stephanie Adams
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Ashley from JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY
Purchased on 1/13/2023
Reviewed on 6/1/2023
Rely on this product daily and super bummed to see it's on back-order just now when I went to order it:(( Also, would like to see a larger bottle offered to reduce the number of plastic bottles!! Thx, ashley
Kathleen from HARRINGTON, DE
Purchased on 4/15/2023
Reviewed on 5/15/2023
they are wonderful!
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Deborah from LAS VEGAS, NM
Purchased on 4/16/2023
Reviewed on 5/7/2023
Thank you!!!
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Fred from FREEHOLD, NJ
Purchased on 4/10/2023
Reviewed on 5/3/2023
Great service and products!
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Alexandra from LA CRESCENTA, CA
Purchased on 4/11/2023
Reviewed on 5/2/2023
Worked beautifully to improve my digestion
When I added meat and fish to my diet after over a decade of vegetarianism, my small intestine couldn't handle the change. I made the change, reluctantly, for health reasons. But my digestion slowed down and I had a lot of gas. I'm introducing different meats and fish very slowly and with Heather's peppermint oil capsules, my digestion is normal again. This is a huge help to me. Thank you!
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Jean from HARRISON, TN
Purchased on 4/5/2023
Reviewed on 4/26/2023
Pills work great when taken 1/2 hour before meals.
Pills work great when taken 1/2 hour before meals. That says it all.
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Wendy from DODGE CENTER, MN
Purchased on 4/2/2023
Reviewed on 4/23/2023
Excellent- helps prevent spasms and tummy rumbles.
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Todd from Port Coquitlam, BC
Purchased on 3/8/2023
Reviewed on 4/20/2023
Bought 2 bottles and have Ben
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AKB from JOHNSON, VT
Purchased on 3/29/2023
Reviewed on 4/19/2023
Has helped my tummy a lot
I take one a day every morning, and my digestion and tummy aches have been less than they have in years. I take another in the afternoon if I'm having a tougher day. Recommended to me by my aunt and my mom, and it's been great.
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Anne from CARMEL, CA
Purchased on 3/29/2023
Reviewed on 4/19/2023
Helps with nausea and irritated feeling in stomach
I just started using this in combination with using Heather's other products. I wake up in the early morning with stomach discomfort and so can take it on an empty stomach. It helps.
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Thecla from LOCKPORT, IL
Purchased on 3/23/2023
Reviewed on 4/17/2023
I take this pills at night before bed on an empty stomach and it eases my IBS stomach pains.
Heather is an invisible earth angel that was sent to all of us IBS sufferers. I"m grateful beyond measure that I found her. I love the pep.tea's and these pills, they really do help. Thank you Heather!!
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James from LITTLE EGG HARBOR, NJ
Purchased on 3/17/2023
Reviewed on 4/7/2023
Seems to be helping along with massage.
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Linda from GALENA, MO
Purchased on 3/13/2023
Reviewed on 4/3/2023
Cramping
The peppermint capsules always helps get rid of the gas and cramping.
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Geraldine from PINEVILLE, NC
Purchased on 3/12/2023
Reviewed on 4/2/2023
Pretty good
I haven't used customer service yet. And I don't know what I should take peppermint oil everyday.
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Hi Geraldine - the peppermint oil capsules are take as needed, you can use them every day if you need to. They work best as a preventative for pain, spasms, cramps, bloating and gas. Always take on an empty stomach, in advance of symptoms. So try last thing at night before bed to head off morning problems, 30-60 minutes before meals, etc. You can take up to three per day, they are quite strong so I'd start with one and see how you do, add on more if necessary.
XOXO Heather
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Betsy from DALLAS, TX
Purchased on 3/8/2023
Reviewed on 3/29/2023
Great products! Heather understands IBS better than anyone and these products help me manage the nightmare of IBS
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Lisa from BLADENBORO, NC
Purchased on 3/4/2023
Reviewed on 3/25/2023
Game changer.
I've tried everything for my stomach problems. This works and it's all natural!! No more prescriptions.
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Sandra from CALEDONIA, MS
Purchased on 3/3/2023
Reviewed on 3/24/2023
Vida from BERKELEY, CA
Purchased on 11/12/2023
Reviewed on 12/6/2023
Best pepperrmint ever!
Really, this is almost a different species from what is sold in the stores. It really helps my symptoms and tastes great, and the container it comes in os wonderful, can be repurposed for an infinite number of uses. Thanks, Heather, famers, packers and shippers andall who helped. xoxoxo
Pamela from LANCASTER, NY
Purchased on 11/14/2023
Reviewed on 12/5/2023
Tummy Fiber
I ran short of the tummy fiber, and Heather assisted me in shipping it out quickly. I appreciate such excellent customer service. Plus, the product works.
