Licorice root side effects

If you take any kind of supplement, side effects should be something you should be aware of. Incidentally, if you found this web page through a web search, we invite you to look at our full information Licorice Root page. This page is geared toward the specific licorice root issues (or side effects) and guidelines for uses.

Licorice Root Uses

Side Effects of Licorice Root

1. If you're taking a synthetic, prescribed diuretic medication, you shouldn't use licorice root.
2. Pregnant and lactating women should not use licorice root.
3. As licorice root herb can raise blood pressure, you should avoid it if you have glaucoma, diseases or significant health problems with your kidneys, liver, and heart. If you have diabetes as well.
4. If after talking to a doctor, you use a licorice supplement, we recommend having your cholesterol checked monthly or bimonthly.
5. If you're taking any kind of OTC (over-the-counter) drug, you should talk to a doctor before using licorice root extract for medicinal purposes. Using it as a cream, though, wouldn't be as potentially problematic, in our view.
6. You can't get the therapeutic benefits of licorice root herb by eating it as candy. Why? Because the active compounds of DGL, glycyrrhizin, and glabridin can only be found in standardized extracts of licorice root and in licorice root extract supplements. The creation of the candy kills these compounds.
7. Herbalists advice cycling your intake of a licorice supplement by taking it no longer than six weeks at a time.
8. Avoid licorice if you have a eating disorder as low blood concentrations of potassium, a vital mineral, could become worse.
9. High dosages of licorice root herb taken over a long period of time can actually cause body salt loss from the heart, causing heart problems or worsening current heart conditions. Symptoms include headache, swelling, upper abdominal pain, fatigue, shortness of breath, etc. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor.
10. Last note:the licorice root side effects actually cease or disappear shortly after one stops taking licorice supplements.

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