Posted by Larry Hoover on October 29, 2004, at 11:11:54
In reply to Re: ? for Tealady and Raybakes - Licorice Root » Larry Hoover, posted by jujube on October 29, 2004, at 9:22:01
> Larry,
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> The green food supplement, Nu Greens powder form, I take contains 125 mg of licorice root (4:1 extract, 15% glyycyrrhizin). I take it every day, and have for a number of months. Can this be potentially dangerous? Would it be advisable to take a break of a few days to a week and then start up again? Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated.
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> Thanks.
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> TamaraYes, prolonged inhibition of the enzymes and receptors in question could have substantial adverse effects. Whether it will adversely affect the unique person Tamara, and at that dose, is a matter of conjecture.
I am somewhat of a cynic, perhaps, but I suspect that some companies include some of the more powerful herbs in their blended products for the sole purpose of producing effects. You may conclude that the product is efficacious, simply because there is a stimulant (e.g. ephedra) or suppressive (e.g. licorice) herb in the blend.
I just looked at the label of the greens concentrate product that I own, and this brand does not have licorice in it (Canadian product, by Webber). I strongly urge you to put aside your product for the time being, and find something similar without licorice in it, to take its place. I would give your body a minimum of 6 weeks away from this licorice source, but better, 12 weeks, before I would use it again. Nothing wrong with using it episodically. The problems arise from daily use.
Lar
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