Synergistic healing: harnessing snail mucus enriched with carob extract for anti‐inflammatory and antioxidant therapy in ulcerative colitis

These findings underscore the therapeutic potential of snail mucus, particularly from snails fed a 30% carob-enriched diet, as a promising natural therapy for IBD. Its potent anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and tissue-regenerative properties suggest that the use of SSCS30% could serve as an innovative approach for managing ulcerative colitis and other inflammatory disorders. These findings suggest that carob-enriched snail mucus could serve as a complementary therapy for ulcerative colitis patients, though clinical validation remains necessary. While these preclinical results are promising, further clinical studies are needed to validate the therapeutic potential of this natural combination in human ulcerative colitis. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.