Liquorice DGL
Liquorice DGL (Deglycyrrhizinated liquorice), comes from the liquorice root also known as DGL. According to Natalie Silver from Healthline “most liquorice comes from Asia, Turkey, and Greece.” (1)
Liquorice contains glycyrrhizic acid, which has been reported to cause side effects when eaten regularly in large quantities, such as hypertension and high blood pressure.
Glycyrrhizin (the active ingredient) is extracted from the liquorice root to produce Deglycyrrhizinated liquorice, in order to make it safe for consumption over longer periods.
For those who are not at risk of consuming natural liquorice, which contains glycyrrhizic acid (GZA), it has been reported to have anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, antiviral and immune-boosting properties (2)(3). In studies, it has been reported to have similar benefits on animals (4)(5).
Liquorice DGL may help with
- May prevent ulcers
- It may lower cholesterol
- Anti-inflammatory
What are the Benefits?
1) May prevent ulcers
Liquorice DGL may be anti-bacterial as well as support mucous membranes, which may help to prevent stomach and mouth ulcers.
According to some research on rats, a Liquorice herbal combination was shown to prevent gastric ulcers showing that there are gastroprotective effects. (6)
Also various reports online also agree that the extract of liquorice as DGL.* Licorice has historically been regarded as an excellent medicine for peptic ulcer. (7)
2) It may lower cholesterol
According to WebMD “Early research suggests that taking liquorice root extract daily for 1 month reduces total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad”) cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in people with high cholesterol.” (8)
3) Anti-inflammatory
Liquorice is known to reduce stomach acid due to its anti-inflammatory properties which may stimulate the production of cortisol, which may in turn help to reduce inflammation of the oesophagus caused by acid reflux.
Liquorice DGL synergy and works well with
- Manuka Honey – may help with stomach ulcers and support the digestive system
- L-Glutamine – to help with digestive disorders such as gastritis
- Echinacea – for fighting bacterial and viral infections
- Vitamin C to support the immune system
- Zinc – may help with healing
Resources
Last accessed online 25/06/2018
- https://www.healthline.com/health/digestive-health/dgl-for-acid-reflux
- https://www.healthline.com/health/licorice-the-sweet-root#2
- https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-017-07833-1
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3083680/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3746675/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26976086
- https://doctormurray.com/dgl-for-peptic-ulcers/
- https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-881/licorice
