ZenSulin Notebook Entries
Licorice Root: Safety And Blood Pressure
Licorice root is a flavouring and a traditional herb.
The Catch
Its glycyrrhizin can raise blood pressure and lower potassium, with swelling and weakness in sensitive people, above all with water pills or digoxin.
See also: Ingredients · Diabetes medicines and low sugar
On This Label
174 mg of a 1:5 root extract, about 35 mg of root on the usual reading, with glycyrrhizin not stated. See licorice, blood pressure and potassium, turmeric and how to judge claims.
See also: Diabetes medicines and low sugar · Pricing
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