Tag: glycyrrhizin
Licorice and Medications: Unexpected Interactions with a Common Candy
Dec, 25 2025
Licorice candy may seem harmless, but its active ingredient, glycyrrhizin, can dangerously raise blood pressure and lower potassium-especially when mixed with common medications like diuretics or blood thinners.
Licorice Root and Blood Pressure Medications: Why Their Effectiveness Drops
Oct, 26 2025
Learn how licorice root can blunt antihypertensive drugs, the science behind it, warning signs, and what steps to take to stay safe.