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Why Is Liquorice NOT good for hypertension?

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Why Is Liquorice NOT good for hypertension?
« on: 22/11/2007 16:23:41 »
Oh great !!

I luff this stuff !

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..But I just heard on the radio that liquorice is bad if you have high blood pressure !!


whys' that then ?






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Why Is Liquorice NOT good for hypertension?
« Reply #1 on: 22/11/2007 16:56:20 »
Yes I love black licorice and have known this for a long time. My herb book says anyone with heart trouble should avoid licorice!I will dig out my book and give you their explanation!
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Why Is Liquorice NOT good for hypertension?
« Reply #2 on: 22/11/2007 20:00:07 »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycyrrhizin
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