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mucusLubricating and protective fluid, secreted by mucous membranes in many different parts of the body. In the gut, mucus smooths the passage of food and keeps potentially damaging digestive enzymes away from the gut lining. In the lungs, it traps airborne particles so that they can be expelled. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Selbelle(R) relieves the stomach discomfort from repetitive stomach heaviness and heartburn by the effect of its active ingredient "Teprenone" that promotes the secretion of gastric mucus and protects gastric mucosa, as well as the natural extracts improving the function of gastric peristalsis. 8,9) A limited number of studies have evaluated whether lowering the viscosity of gastric mucus might affect the treatment outcome of H pylori infection. |
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