Licorice Root
augmentor
Summary
Benefits
1.
Serves as a MAO-A inhibitor to slow the breakdown of dopamine, noradrenaline, and serotonin [1]
2.
Inhibits the conversion of cortisol to cortisone, which may alleviate fatigue due to impaired adrenal function [2]
Deficiency Factors
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Applications & Precautions
ApplicationsBurnout, Sugar Detox
Precautions
Excessive dosing may lead to high blood pressure and/or restlessness.
Avoid use while on a ketogenic diet; licorice root's effect on blood sugar may not be suitable for ketosis.
Dosage Guidelines
500
500
mg
500
mg
1000
mg
with food
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References
1.
Prajapati, Ritu, et al. “Isoliquiritigenin, a Potent Human Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor, Modulates Dopamine D1, D3, and Vasopressin V1A Receptors.” Scientific Reports, vol. 11, no. 1, Dec. 2021, www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-02843-6, 10.1038/s41598-021-02843-6.
2.
Methlie, Paal, et al. “Grapefruit Juice and Licorice Increase Cortisol Availability in Patients with Addison’s Disease.” European Journal of Endocrinology, vol. 165, no. 5, Bioscientifica, Nov. 2011, pp. 761–769. Crossref, doi:10.1530/eje-11-0518.
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