Ondřej Dvořák

Mastic specialist · Head of the Masticlife consultancy

In short: Ondřej Dvořák has worked with Chios mastic since 2008 and runs the Masticlife consultancy, helping people choose the right form and dosage. He is the author of the Masticlife blog, written from primary sources and studies — always with the note that mastic is a food supplement, not a medicine.

Ondřej Dvořák has worked with Chios mastic since 2008. He runs the Masticlife consultancy, where he helps people choose the right form and dosage of mastic, and has worked for years directly with growers and the Chios Gum Mastic Growers Association (CHMGA) on the Greek island of Chios.

What he focuses on

His focus is mastic and the support of normal digestion. In the consultancy he often answers questions on topics such as reflux, stomach problems or Helicobacter pylori – always with the clear note that mastic is a food supplement, not a medicine. He is the author of the articles on the Masticlife blog, which are based on professional literature and studies (such as the well-known study on the effect of mastic on H. pylori, published in The New England Journal of Medicine).

Selected articles by Ondřej

• The recommended daily dose of mastic gum — and why
• Best mastic gum for H. pylori
• Why mastic gum is sometimes soft or hard
• 10 reasons why and how to use Chios mastic gum

You can find more on the News blog.

Experience

• 17+ years of experience with Chios mastic and Masticlife food supplements
• Personal visits to growers and mastic processing on Chios; collaboration with the CHMGA
• Participation in industry trade fairs
• Runs the Masticlife consultancy – hundreds of customer consultations every year
• Author of 90+ articles on mastic, digestion and health on the Masticlife blog

How he works with information

He continually educates himself in the physiology of digestion and follows current research on mastic. When writing, he relies on primary sources and links to studies in his articles so that readers can verify the information for themselves.

In his free time, Ondřej enjoys herbalism, sauna and sport.