Q&A

Yes — peppermint oil is widely available. What you're paying for isn't the ingredient. It's where it releases. Cheap peppermint softgels dissolve in your stomach, which causes heartburn and means the active compound never reaches the small intestine where spasms actually happen.
Settle's enteric-coated capsule is engineered to survive stomach acid and release further down — where it can do its job. Same ingredient. Completely different result.

Heartburn from peppermint almost always means the capsule dissolved in the stomach before it should have — relaxing the wrong muscle on the way down. Settle's enteric coating is specifically designed to prevent that. It resists stomach acid entirely and only releases in the small intestine.

That said, if you have chronic acid reflux or GERD, we'd recommend checking with your doctor before trying any peppermint product.

It varies. Some people notice a calmer gut within the first hour. For others, consistent daily use for 5–7 days is when the difference becomes clear. IBS-like symptoms are unpredictable by nature — we'd suggest giving it at least 10 days before drawing conclusions, and 30 days to know for certain. If you don't feel a difference in 30 days, our guarantee covers you in full.

No. Settle is designed for flexible, situational use — before the meals or situations that typically trigger your symptoms. Some people take it daily as a pre-meal ritual. Others keep it in their bag for specific occasions: flights, dinners out, stressful work days. Either approach works.

Peppermint oil is generally considered safe at standard doses for most adults. It is not suitable if you have gallstones, bile duct obstruction, liver disease, severe acid reflux, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

If you take antacids or prescription medications regularly, check with your doctor first. As with any supplement, if your symptoms worsen or change significantly, stop use and seek medical advice.

Each Settle™ capsule contains Peppermint Oil as the active ingredient, delivered via enteric-coated targeted-release technology. The capsule shell is made from Gelatin, Glycerin, Soybean Oil, and Purified Water. No artificial additives or fillers.

Note: Settle™ capsules contain Gelatin and are not suitable for vegans or vegetarians.

Peppermint oil for IBS is conditionally suggested in the American College of Gastroenterology's clinical guidelines — it's not fringe or unproven. But most GPs manage IBS through dietary advice, antispasmodic prescriptions, or antidiarrhoeals.

Targeted-release peppermint supplements sit in a category that doesn't always come up in a 10-minute appointment. That doesn't mean it isn't studied — it just means it often gets missed.

IBS has multiple drivers — food, stress, gut-brain axis reactivity. Settle targets the smooth muscle overreaction that produces cramping, bloating, and urgency, regardless of what triggered it. It's not a stress treatment, but if stress triggers your gut to spasm, calming the spasm can reduce how severe the episode gets. It's a tool for the reaction — not the cause.

Full 30-day money-back guarantee. Email hello@settledigest.com within 30 days of purchase. We'll process your refund with no forms, no conditions, and no questions beyond which order to refund. We mean it.