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Liquorice (Commonwealth English) or licorice (American English; see spelling differences; IPA: / ˈ l ɪ k ər ɪ ʃ,-ɪ s / LIK-ər-ish, -iss) [1] is a confection usually flavoured and coloured black with the extract of the roots of the liquorice plant Glycyrrhiza glabra. A variety of liquorice sweets are produced around the world.
The most widely reported side effect of glycyrrhizin use via consumption of black liquorice is reduction of blood potassium levels, which can affect body fluid balance and function of nerves. [ 6 ] [ 7 ] Chronic consumption of black licorice, even in moderate amounts, is associated with an increase in blood pressure , [ 7 ] may cause irregular ...
Liquorice (Commonwealth English) or licorice (American English; see spelling differences; IPA: / ˈ l ɪ k ər ɪ ʃ,-ɪ s / LIK-ər-ish, -iss) [6] [7] is the common name of Glycyrrhiza glabra, a flowering plant of the bean family Fabaceae, from the root of which a sweet, aromatic flavouring is extracted.
The candy can apparently cause consumers to experience abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, swelling, lethargy and even congestive heart failure. FDA warns black licorice can cause you to ...
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The makers of Red Vines twists posted a Licorice Personality Quiz on their Facebook page, and the hundreds of licorice eaters who responded showed distinct characteristics. Show comments Advertisement
Liquorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which may affect blood pressure, blood potassium levels or have untoward effects during pregnancy. [6] Overuse of licorice may induce weakness, headache, blurred vision, nosebleed, anxiety, or shortness of breath. [7]
Dehydration can sometimes cause blood pressure to drop. “You expect that if someone gets dehydrated, their blood pressure will go down,” says Evan Appelbaum, MD, cardiologist, Men’s Health ...