Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vegetable juice has been traditionally used in some cultures as a home remedy to soothe ulcers, particularly peptic ulcers, due to its perceived mildness and nutrient content. The rationale stems mainly from the belief that certain vegetables, such as cabbage and carrots, contain compounds that may help protect or heal the stomach lining. For example, cabbage juice gained popularity after early studies in the 1940s suggested that its high content of glutamine and other phytonutrients could promote ulcer healing. However, these studies were small and lacked rigorous controls by modern standards. More recent scientific research on the efficacy of general vegetable juices for ulcer treatment is limited, with only a few preliminary studies suggesting possible benefits from specific vegetables, not mixed vegetable juices. Most medical guidelines today recommend evidence-based therapies such as proton pump inhibitors for ulcers, and view vegetable juice as a complementary, not primary, approach. While vegetable juices can contribute nutrients and antioxidants to the diet, their direct therapeutic effect on ulcers is not well established by robust clinical trials. Thus, the use of vegetable juice for ulcer support is based more on tradition than on solid scientific validation.

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