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I've noticed when i have a licorice tea at night i have difficulty falling asleep. coincidence? or is there something to that?
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Dangers of licorice: Licorice tea is supposed to be caffeine-free. Licorice is not known to be a stimulant. If your tea contains glycyrrhizin, you could experience serious side effects, according to the UMMC, including hormonal problems, headaches, fatigue, high blood pressure, water retention and heart attacks, arm and leg numbness and muscle pain. It can interfere with medications and raise potassium levels.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Caveat emptor: "Herbal" concoctions are often not what they are supposed to be. There may well be a generous amount of caffeine or theophylline in your "licorice tea."
Answered 10/10/2016
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