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Is Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) safe?
In context of Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)·Mixed evidence66/100
Our safety read for Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is 74/100, summarizing tolerability signals and documented cautions. Cautions (registry notes): Whole root: hypertension, hypokalemia, edema; pregnancy concerns. Always disclose supplements to clinicians when pregnant, breastfeeding, on anticoagulants, or managing diabetes, thyroid, seizure, or transplant medications.
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