Evidence supporting the use of: Zinc
For the health condition: Gastritis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Zinc, particularly in the form of zinc-L-carnosine, has some scientific evidence supporting its use in gastritis and gastric mucosal protection, though the evidence is not robust. Several clinical and preclinical studies have explored zinc's role in mucosal healing and its potential to protect the stomach lining from injury caused by non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), *Helicobacter pylori* infection, and other irritants that can cause or worsen gastritis. Zinc-L-carnosine has been shown in some randomized controlled trials and animal studies to promote gastric mucosal repair, reduce inflammation, and accelerate the healing of gastric ulcers. Proposed mechanisms include stabilizing the mucosal barrier, upregulating growth factors, and reducing oxidative stress.
However, most studies are limited by small sample sizes, short durations, and sometimes a focus on ulcer healing rather than gastritis specifically. The bulk of the evidence comes from Japanese research, where zinc-L-carnosine (polaprezinc) is used clinically for gastric ulcers, but direct evidence for its benefit in non-ulcer gastritis is less robust. Systematic reviews note modest efficacy and good safety profiles but call for larger, higher-quality trials. Zinc supplementation outside of zinc-L-carnosine has not shown clear benefit in treating gastritis.
In summary, zinc (especially as zinc-L-carnosine) has some scientific support for gastric mucosal protection and healing, but its specific benefit for gastritis is not strongly established. Physicians may consider its use in certain cases, but it is not a first-line therapy.
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