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A member asked:

Is it dangerous to eat a couple servings of all natural black licorice daily... it contains licorice extract. i have naturally low blood pressure. ?

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Sounds ok: The main concern is that it can cause high blood pressure so if your BP is low or normal, it sounds like you're okay.

Dr Weisberger agreed

Answered 5/15/2015

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