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Is it true that eating black licorice is bad for you?
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Glycyrrhizin: Some licorice contains glycyrrhizin which has potential to cause side effects like numbness, muscular aches, high blood pressure, fatigue, fluid retention, headaches and can effect the heart. Licorice can interact with some medications as well.
Answered 5/20/2021
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Yes can cause malignant hypertension and renal failure.
Answered 3/11/2022
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