Posted by Ant-Rock on February 24, 2001, at 16:30:38
In reply to Re:Stimulant effect of Licorice Extract:, posted by Stephany on February 24, 2001, at 14:45:57
> > Does anyone know anything about reactions to Licorice extract? I understand that it is used quite commonly in Europe as a food additive in a prue form. I have recently returned from a trip overseas where I experienced a hypertensive crisis which sent me to the hospital. At this point I am trying to determine causitive factors. Any information would be helpful. Thanks Stephany
Hi Stephany,
From what I understand, licorice extract keeps cortisol from breaking down, allowing cortisol levels to increase. That was my reason for trying this extract due to my low cortisol levels at the time. I believe increased cortisol can cause a spike in blood pressure but I would guess it would take a fair amount of this extract to cause this, but if one was already borderline high bp maybe this could insight a hypertensive crisis.
Sorry I can't be of more help Steph, but I'm sure someone on this board knows more about this herbal extract than myself, and can give you a better perspective. Did you ask a doctor?, or maybe do a search on the web using the words licorice extract, hypertension. Google.com is a great search engine.
Best of luck,
Anthony
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