Correct Dosage of Mastic Gum

To get the most from mastic gum, the correct daily dose and duration of use are crucial. Supplements contain pure mastic in varying proportions, so always consider the amount of mastic itself, without additives. When comparing prices, compare the pure-mastic content: look at how many grams of mastic are in the pack (and the cost per gram of mastic after deducting other ingredients), not just the price of the pack. After all, you are mainly buying the mastic — not the other ingredients.

Rules for using mastic

To get the most from mastic, just follow a few simple rules:

  1. Only use original mastic gum from a certified source. Non-original Chios mastic has no practical value. If unsure, see how to recognise original mastic.
  2. Follow the daily dose of pure mastic and use it for long enough.
  3. Subtract any additives and work out the dose by the content of pure mastic, not the total weight.
  4. Remember you take mastic supplements for the mastic itself — “boosting” with other substances is rather counterproductive, as it reduces the mastic content.
  5. You likely also chose mastic because it is a pure, natural substance — so check that any other ingredients are of natural, plant origin.
  6. You can also combine forms — for example a powder with inulin in the morning and a capsule in the evening. The total pure-mastic content is what matters.
  7. Mastic gum is a food supplement and is not intended to replace prescribed medical treatment. Always consult your doctor before starting a new supplement, and do not stop prescribed medication without your doctor’s approval.

Daily dose & duration

Intensive use

Dose: 1.2–1.6 g pure mastic per day

Duration: 2 weeks – 2 months (depending on your needs)

Preventive use

Dose: 300–800 mg pure mastic per day

Duration: unlimited, can be irregular

How to take each Masticlife supplement

The rules above are built into every Masticlife product. If you combine forms, you can easily work out the right dose yourself.

Mastic Strong&Pure — mastic powder in capsules

  • 100% mastic — the whole capsule content is original mastic.
  • Capsule content: 350 mg — pure mastic: 350 mg.

Dose: intensive 2 × 2 capsules daily · preventive 1–2 capsules daily.

Mastic+ Prebiotic — mastic powder + chicory inulin, in capsules

  • 60% mastic + 40% chicory inulin.
  • Capsule content: 370 mg — pure mastic: 222 mg.

Dose: intensive 3 × 2 or 2 × 3 capsules daily · preventive 1–3 capsules daily.

Mastic Comfort — mastic powder + chicory inulin, in sachets

  • 40% mastic.
  • Sachet weight: 2 g — pure mastic: 800 mg.

Dose: intensive 2 × 1 sachet daily · preventive 1 sachet daily.

Mastic+ Vitamin D3 — mastic + inulin + vitamin D3, in capsules

  • Per capsule (content 370 mg): original Chios mastic 210 mg, chicory inulin 155.5 mg, vitamin D 2.5 µg (50% of the daily reference intake), silicon dioxide 3.5 mg.
  • Vegetarian (the vitamin D3 is sourced from lanolin).

Dose: best as a supplement to other mastic products — 1–2 capsules daily; preventive 1–2 capsules daily.

Mastic Vital Double Action — mastic oil + probiotics

  • Capsule-in-capsule system: the outer capsule contains mastic essential oil; the inner capsule contains live cultures (Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Lactobacillus plantarum).

Dose: 2 capsules daily.

Rules for the correct dosage of mastic gum

FAQ: correct dosage of mastic gum

How much mastic gum should I take daily?

The usual daily dose is about 1–2 g of pure mastic gum, divided into 2–3 portions depending on the product.

How long can I use mastic gum?

Mastic can be used in cycles of several weeks to a few months. A 2–3 month course is often chosen for digestive support.

How do I work out the dose if capsules differ?

Always check the amount of pure Chios mastic per capsule on the label. Calculate the dose from the actual mastic content, not the capsule size.

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