Quick answer: Licorice root contains glycyrrhizin, which can raise blood pressure and lower potassium with regular use. People with high blood pressure, heart or kidney disease should ask a doctor first.
What glycyrrhizin does
Glycyrrhizin in licorice root makes the body hold on to sodium and lose potassium. NCCIH notes that large amounts or long-term use can cause high blood pressure and low potassium. NCCIH on licorice root.
Who should be careful
- People with high blood pressure, heart failure or kidney disease
- Anyone taking diuretics, digoxin or blood pressure medicine
- Pregnant women
How much is in Glyco Reset?
Unknown. The amount may be small, but daily use adds up over months, so the caution still applies.
Warning signs
Swelling in the ankles, headaches, muscle weakness or cramps, or a rise in home blood pressure readings. Stop and talk to a doctor. More in diabetes medication safety.
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General information, not medical advice. Glyco Reset is a dietary supplement and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.