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Did you know that eating to much black licorice can cause heart problems?

There is something in the licorice root that causes potassium to drop which can cause heart palpitations and other heart issues. 

Posted - October 31, 2016
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  • Yep.  It's a cumulative effect too. It takes a lot of licorice over the course of days to have that effect.  On the flip, it's also good for men's prostate health as well.

    Don't worry, most "licorice" at the store has no actual licorice root in it and is fennel and/or anise based. 
      October 31, 2016 8:14 AM MDT
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  • 34284
    I had not heard about the prostate health before.  Does it require a lot as well for effect?
      October 31, 2016 9:13 AM MDT
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  • Not sure.  Doctor told me about it awhile back.  
      October 31, 2016 9:22 AM MDT
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  • 11110
    I did not know that - I eat quite a bit of it figuring it's good for my digestive system so I guess I'll have to change that. Cheers!
      October 31, 2016 8:26 AM MDT
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  • 34284
    It is said to quit quickly after stopping eating. So if you feel it helps with digestion, I would just let off for a few days every now and then.
      October 31, 2016 9:16 AM MDT
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  • 46117
    Yeah.  I did know because my mom loved licorice.    She couldn't eat it any longer as her heart became less workable.

    Don't eat a lot of it no matter who you are.



    Who should not take Licorice Root?


    Check with your physician if you have any of the following:

    Conditions:

    Blockage or Closing Off of Blood Vessels in Retina of Eye, Poor Vision, High Blood Pressure, Disease of the Arteries of the Heart, Abnormal Heart Rhythm, Chronic Heart Failure, Liver Problems, Kidney Disease, Excess Body Acid, Water Retention, Low Amount of Potassium in the Blood This post was edited by WM BARR . =ABSOLUTE TRASH at October 31, 2016 9:06 AM MDT
      October 31, 2016 8:32 AM MDT
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  • 34284
    My husband had palpitations before and I was surprised the doc did not mention it. 
      October 31, 2016 9:18 AM MDT
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  • 2515
    Do you know that licorice candy sold in the US contains little or no actual licorice from the licorice plant? It contains anise to give it a licorice-like flavor. 
      October 31, 2016 9:18 AM MDT
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  • 34284
    Nope I didn't.
      October 31, 2016 9:19 AM MDT
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  • Bez

    2148
    No, I didn't know that. I thought it just caused bottom problems.
      October 31, 2016 9:22 AM MDT
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  • 1523
    No I didn't know that.  Thanks for the info.
      October 31, 2016 6:49 PM MDT
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  • 3463
    Yes I did know that, but the stuff they sell only looks like and tastes like it.
    But I don't eat it or the red either, they are to hard on the teeth.
      November 7, 2016 1:12 PM MST
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