摘要 |
<p>The invention provides a method of making a chewing gum composition containing a water soluble bulk portion, a water insoluble chewing gum base portion, a flavoring agent, and bismuth-containing compounds. The invention provides a method of making a bismuth-containing gum which when chewed multiple times per day, over the period of two weeks, is effective in reducing peptic ulcers by eradicating H. pylori. The chewing gum is also effective in eliminating forms of halitosis. The chewing gum does not have undesirable side effects, unpleasant taste and poor chewing characteristics.</p> |