What licorice substitute has been manufactured avoid the potential side effects of excess licorice intake?
De-glycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is manufactured by removing the active compound glycyrrhizin. It is available in capsules, lozenges, wafers and liquid.
Omar HR, Komarova I, El-Ghonemi M, et al. Licorice abuse: time to send a warning message. Ther Adv Endocrinol Metab. 2012;3(4):125-138. doi:10.1177/2042018812454322
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