Ikegami, N., et al. «Prophylactic effect of long - term oral administration
of glycyrrhizin on AIDS development of asymptomatic patients,» Int Conf AIDS, 9 (1): 234, 1993.
Another compound
called glycyrrhizin also helps reduce inflammation in the body, but can cause hormonal disruption as it increases cortisol and decreases testosterone.
Ikegami, N., et al. «Clinical evaluation of
glycyrrhizin on HIV - infected, asymptomatic hemophiliac patients in Japan,» AIDS Treatment News, 103: 298, May 18, 1990.
Licorice
contains glycyrrhizin, which can dramatically increase blood pressure by affecting kidney function.
BioMatrix Licorice Root Extract may support hypadrenalism, headaches, decreased libido, mood, anxiety, PMS, glucose, and hormone balance through its primary
compound glycyrrhizin.
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) is licorice
with glycyrrhizin (the component that can elevate blood pressure in some individuals) removed.
So it's vitally important that you support your liver to keep you healthy with nutrients
like glycyrrhizin, Royal Agaricus, phosphatidylcholine, milk thistle and selenium.
DGL, or deglycyrrhizinated licorice, is a form of licorice root that has been specially processed to contain only biologically active flavonoids,
without glycyrrhizin.
[31] Several studies
show glycyrrhizin, a constituent of licorice root and the major component of the previously mentioned saponins, has immune - enhancing properties and is potentially beneficial for HIV patients.
The root contains a chemical
called glycyrrhizin that is the active ingredient in a range of medications.
It's made from whole licorice, but the manufacturing process includes the removal
of glycyrrhizin, which can cause an elevation in blood pressure.
Kuroyanagi, T. & Sato, M. «Effect of prednisone and
glycyrrhizin on passive transfer of experimental allergic encephalomyelitis,» Allergy, 15: 67 - 75, 1966.
NTX Technology is a patented blend of natural, FDA approved ingredients (
Glycyrrhizin - Licorice Root Extract, Manna Sugar, and Potassium Sorbate).
A component of licorice,
Glycyrrhizin, is actually capable of inactivating cortisol.
In vitro anti-Helicobacter pylori activity of Extractum liquiritiae,
glycyrrhizin and its metabolites.
Liver Regeneration —
Glycyrrhizin, a compound found within licorice, and which we recently featured as a powerful anti-SARS virus agent, has also been found to stimulate the regeneration of liver mass and function in the animal model of hepatectomy.
* DGL, or de
glycyrrhizinated licorice, is a form of licorice root that has been specially processed to remove glycyrrhizin, an undesirable compound, thereby enriching the biologically active compounds that help maintain a healthy lining in the stomach and intestines.
Meyer's Cocktail, High Dose Vitamin C, Hydrogen Peroxide, Glutathione, Alpha Lipoic Acid,
Glycyrrhizin, IV Magnesium, and many others.
Kiso, Y., Tohkin, M., et al. «Mechanism of antihepatotoxic activity of
glycyrrhizin, I: Effect on free radical generation and lipid peroxidation,» Planta Medica, 50: 298 - 302, 1984.
Well, basically,
glycyrrhizin is the component in licorice which makes it a not - so - safe herb for those with high blood pressure or who are prone to bloating and water retention.
DGL is a chewable form of licorice that has had
the glycyrrhizin removed.
Licorice is a plant - based supplement, unique as a steroid alternative because it contains a chemical structure called
glycyrrhizin, which is similar to naturally occurring corticosteroids that therapeutic steroids replicate.