Posted by jujube on October 29, 2004, at 17:54:27
In reply to Re: Licorice Root and greens powder supps, posted by tealady on October 29, 2004, at 17:20:54
Thanks Jan. I have actually been using the licorice root (about 125 mg), as an ingredient of the green foods supplement, for at least 6 months, with a short break at one point. Recently (for about the past few weeks), I increased the greens to two servings (which would have given me 250 mg of licorice). Perhaps the prolonged use could explain the lethargy I have been experiencing. If any damage has been done to my electrolyte balance or my adrenals by prolonged use, will it correct itself by stopping the product? (Sorry, I know you are trying to get away.)
Thanks again Jan. If you are going on holidays, I hope you have a great time! Take care.
Tamara
> Hi Tamara,
> If you've been on the licorice for over a month you are probably best to taper off slowly over 2 weeks to 2 months..depending on what you body allows.
> It's much the same as if you were on cortisol or pdrugs opr even T3(thyroid) for an extended period of time.
> If you taper it allows time for your adrenals to kick in gradually and hopefully function well after a bit of a rest.
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> Jan (really going now<g>)
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