This has been found to be largely due to its glutamine content. A study confirms this. Patients given 1.6 gm of glutamine a day had better results than the conventional therapy of antacids, antispasmodics, milk and a bland diet. H.pylori isn't the only culprit. It probably has company.
Parasitic infection is rather common.
Dr. Leo Galland in New York City found that almost half of those with gastrointestinal complaints had parasites. Typical symptoms include diarrhea, bloating, food intolerance, constipation, abdominal pain, and chronic fatigue . Good choices include Olive Leaf Extract , Neem , Tricycline and Primal Defense or Nature's Biotics . Neem in particular was found to speed the healing of ulcers in Indian studies. Such drugs include ibuprofen, ketoprofen, sulindac, piroxican, naproxen, aspirin, etc.