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What Happens If I Drink Too Much Licorice Tea?

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According to the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, consuming large amounts of licorice tea, particularly over long periods, can lead to serious adverse effects like irregular heartbeat and cardiac arrest. This is because the herbal beverage contains a compound called glycyrrhizin, which can have significant impacts on your body's electrolyte balance and blood pressure.