"The Gut Show: An Awareness Campaign Promoting Natural Solutions for Gut Health
18 Jul 2024
OHSOM DESK
Nattome, an expert in gut health, has organized an event called "The Gut Show," which includes expert opinions and the unveiling of Malaysia's initial clinical examination on the effectiveness of fermented soybean for gut health. This innovative study was conducted in partnership with UCSI University.
The speakers at the event include Mr. Jon Lai, who is the Founder and CEO of Nattome, Head in Medicine and Health Sciences Assistant Professor at UCSI University Ts. Dr. Tan Chung Keat, and Ms. Indra Balaratnam, a Certified Dietitian. Professor Ts. Dr. Tan Chung Keat, addressed the growing occurrence of GERD, a condition frequently managed through medication or, in persistent instances, surgical intervention.
There were a 12-week study of 110 participants with symptoms like heartburn, acid reflux, regurgitation, and non-cardiac chest pain, significant results were found;
47.6% reduction in heartburn symptoms
40.9% reduction in dyspepsia symptoms
62.9% reduction in regurgitation symptoms
Decrease in inflammation markers by 19.8% to 43.5%
13.3% overall improvement in quality of life measured by QOLRAD questionnaire
The clinical study further emphasized improvements such as follow;
vitality (16.7%)
eat/drink problems (15.1%)
emotional distress (13.3%)
sleep disturbance (12.3%)
physical and social functioning (10.8%)