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==News About Licorice== | ==News About Licorice== | ||
'''Can You Eat Too Much Licorice?''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/can-eat-much-licorice-6259.html | |||
:By Jan Annigan | |||
Licorice is a plant native to Europe and Asia. The root contains a chemical called glycyrrhizin that is the active ingredient in a range of medications. With a sweetness factor 50 times greater than that of table sugar, glycyrrhizin improves the flavor of these medications and also sweetens the candy made with licorice root. However, this compound can result in serious health issues if eaten in excess. | |||
:Background | |||
Licorice can affect your body in a number of ways. It both inhibits coughing and helps you get rid of phlegm in your lungs. It soothes inflamed tissues, relaxes muscles and exerts a mild laxative effect on your bowels. Licorice root, and products made from it, can inhibit Streptococcus mutans, an organism responsible for dental cavities. In addition to serving as an ingredient in candy, licorice is available as a liquid extract, dried powder, tea, tablet or capsule. | |||
:Uses | |||
Licorice can reduce coughing when you have a cold or other upper respiratory disorder. It may help treat stomach ulcers and hepatitis and relieve symptoms associated with indigestion or gastroesophageal reflux disease. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, some studies indicate that consuming licorice can help reduce excess body fat, although it may also cause water retention. Licorice also shows promise as an antiviral agent, potentially against the Epstein-Barr virus, HIV, herpes simplex and chickenpox, reports George Mason University. | |||
:Adverse Effects | |||
Consuming upwards of 20 grams per day of licorice carries the risk of increasing your blood aldosterone levels. Licorice can also mimic the physiological effects of this hormone, leading to increased secretion of potassium in your urine that results in hypokalemia, or low blood potassium. This in turn can raise your blood pressure and cause you to retain water. If you currently have a kidney or circulatory disorder, including hypertension, even small amounts of licorice can aggravate your condition. In addition, sensitive individuals may experience muscle pain or numbness in the extremities after ingesting small doses of licorice. | |||
:Considerations | |||
The adverse effects of eating too much licorice are reversible with time once you remove it from your diet or treatment plan. You can also try deglycyrrhizinated licorice preparations in which the glycyrrhizin has been removed. Although this type of licorice may not work to relieve cold symptoms, it may still be effective for gastrointestinal problems and does not appear to cause the circulatory issues associated with glycyrrhizin. A final caution in consuming licorice concerns its ability to increase the absorption of drugs, potentially leading to increased drug activity or side effects. Therefore, avoid licorice for a couple of hours before and after you take prescription medications. | |||
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'''Little-Known Licorice Facts''' | '''Little-Known Licorice Facts''' | ||
*Source:http://growlermag.com/spirits-close-up-licorice-root/ | *Source:http://growlermag.com/spirits-close-up-licorice-root/ | ||