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Reduce mouth ulcers

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What this outcome means

Mouth ulcer frequency is how often painful sores crop up inside your mouth, whether they arrive in occasional bouts or keep returning. On DoseRank it maps to a defined health outcome built from human studies on ulcer episode counts, recurrence intervals, and lesion healing time – data sourced from open sources and specialized resources. DoseRank is not medical advice.

Who it's for

Recurring canker soresThe same aphthous ulcers returning month after month.
Stress-linked flare-upsSores that surface during tense or run-down stretches.
Sensitive mouthsPeople prone to ulcers from minor bites or irritation.
Stack buildersAlready taking supplements such as Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) and want the dose right.

Evidence level

78Moderate-strong

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) – has moderate public evidence for this outcome. This usually means there are smaller or mechanistic studies, but not randomized human trials. A DoseFit Score of 88 means this product's ingredient forms and doses are close to what was used in the studies behind this ranking - DoseRank weights each product ingredient.

Best available ingredients

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) is the best supported ingredient signal for this outcome.

Dose matchedDoseFit 88

Scores reward products dosed inside or above the studied range, not just the right ingredient. Examples: In range: Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) 770 mg vs 380-800 mg.

ProcessedProcessedEvery product DoseRank ingested and scored for this outcome, before any availability or relevance filtering.
92
AvailableAvailableOf the products processed, how many are currently in stock and purchasable from a tracked retailer.
92
IngredientsIngredientsNumber of relevant ingredients for this outcome. Each is judged on its own evidence and dose fit score.
1
BrandsBrandsNumber of unique brands represented across the ranked products for this outcome.
38
CoverageCoverageHigher is betterShare of the relevant, in-stock market DoseRank has structured data for. Higher coverage means fewer blind spots in the ranking.
100%

How to read the scores

What every metric means

Each score is 0–100. Higher is better for every metric below.
CompositeThe overall DoseRank score — a weighted blend of clinical strength, evidence, dose fit, trust and value.Higher is better
ClinicalHow strongly the formula's ingredients and doses match what clinical studies used for this outcome.Higher is better
EvidenceHow much published human research backs the formula's key ingredients for this outcome — both how many studies exist and how strong they are.Higher is better
ValueHow the price per serving compares with similar products for this outcome — 50 is the typical price, higher means better value for your money.Higher is better
TrustHow well customers rate this product, with extra weight given to ratings backed by a large number of reviews.Higher is better
PopularityHow strongly this product sells compared with the other ranked products for this outcome.Higher is better

This legend covers the scores on this page — for data sources, scoring weights, and limits, read the full methodology →

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Relevant ingredients

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94 products across 1 ingredient types — open to filter the ranking.
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Botanicals/Herbal Extracts

94 products

Concentrated plant and herbal extracts standardized to actives. Potency depends on the extract ratio and marker content, not raw weight.

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Top decision cards

Best products for mouth ulcer frequency

Ranking by · Composite outcome score

Best overall — the composite outcome score.

Top pick · DoseRank

Why this ranks #1 for mouth ulcer frequency

#1

Swanson Vitamins, DGL, 180 Chewable Tablets

Swanson Vitamins$0.10 / serving4.6 · 732Available now

Why this ranks here

  • Evidence fitDeglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) has moderate human evidence for this outcome.
  • Dose fitDeglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) at 770 mg lands inside the studied 380-800 mg window.
  • Price / serving$0.10 per serving — low price tier for this outcome.
  • AvailabilityIn stock across major retailers; 99% availability confidence.
  • TrustMixed trust signals — ratings are positive but the base is limited.

Trade-offs

Evidence depth trails the rest of this list

The numbers

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88
86

770 mgIn rangeinside the studied 380-800 mg window
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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

DoseRank is not medical advice. Scores summarize publicly available product and study data to help you compare options; they are not a diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication, or managing a health condition, consult a qualified clinician before starting any supplement. Retailer links may be affiliate links and DoseRank may earn a commission — rankings and placement are determined by the scoring model only, never by payment from a brand. Statements about supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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#1Swanson Vitamins, DGL, 180 Chewable TabletsSwanson Vitamins · $0.10/serving
#2NOW Foods, DGL with Aloe Vera, 400 mg, 100 Veg CapsulesNOW Foods · $0.23/serving
#3Natural Factors, DGL, Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root Extract, 180 Chewable TabletsNatural Factors · $0.11/serving
Composite858585
Clinical898987
Dose fit889068
Value867284
Popularity899196
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