How much liquorice is safe to consume?
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Health organizations, including the World Health Organization (WHO), have suggested that the daily intake of glycyrrhizin—the active compound in liquorice—should not exceed 100 mg for most healthy adults to prevent adverse effects like high blood pressure and low potassium levels. This guideline, however, has been reevaluated following research suggesting negative effects may occur even at this level. The amount considered safe varies widely depending on the individual's health status, the form of liquorice consumed, and underlying health conditions.
