Komolafe Kayode, Komolafe Titilope Ruth, Crown Olamide Olajusi, Ajiboye Basiru, Noubissi Felicite, Ogungbe Ifedayo Victor, Graham Barbara
Environmental Science PhD Program, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA.
Department of Biology, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS 39217, USA.
Nutrients. 2025 Mar 19;17(6):1069. doi: 10.3390/nu17061069.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common gastrointestinal disorder that is defined by the reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus, and it results in symptoms such as esophageal inflammation, regurgitation, and indigestion. Although proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and histamine-2 receptor antagonists are frequently employed to treat GERD, their prolonged administration is associated with adverse effects, necessitating the development of alternative therapeutic strategies. Natural products are now recognized as promising candidates for the management of GERD due to their bioactive compounds, which possess antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and mucosal-protective properties. The potential of natural products in the treatment of GERD is comprehensively examined in this review, with a focus on their mechanisms of action, which include acid suppression, esophageal mucosal regeneration, anti-inflammatory activity, and gut microbiota modulation. Also, the efficacy and safety of key natural products, including flavonoids, polyphenols, plant-derived oils, herbal extracts, probiotics, and dietary components, in preclinical and clinical studies, are assessed. Additionally, this review addresses the barriers confronting the translation of natural therapies into clinical practice, such as regulatory obstacles, variability in bioavailability, and the need for dosage standardization. The integration of natural products into the management of GERD has the potential to enhance conventional therapies, providing a more comprehensive and secure approach for patients.
胃食管反流病(GERD)是一种常见的胃肠道疾病,其定义为胃内容物反流至食管,并导致诸如食管炎症、反流和消化不良等症状。尽管质子泵抑制剂(PPIs)和组胺-2受体拮抗剂常用于治疗GERD,但其长期使用会带来不良反应,因此需要开发替代治疗策略。由于天然产物具有生物活性化合物,具备抗氧化、抗炎和粘膜保护特性,现在它们被认为是治疗GERD的有前景的候选物。本综述全面研究了天然产物在治疗GERD方面的潜力,重点关注其作用机制,包括抑酸、食管粘膜再生、抗炎活性和肠道微生物群调节。此外,还评估了包括黄酮类化合物、多酚、植物来源的油、草药提取物、益生菌和膳食成分在内的关键天然产物在临床前和临床研究中的疗效和安全性。此外,本综述还探讨了天然疗法转化为临床实践所面临的障碍,如监管障碍、生物利用度的可变性以及剂量标准化的需求。将天然产物纳入GERD的管理有可能增强传统疗法,为患者提供更全面、安全的治疗方法。
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