2007-11-19 03:36:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No but it can sure make your digestive life a little, um, "inconvenient."
As in all things, moderation is to be preferred.
2007-11-19 03:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Too much of anything can be harmful. But most people don't eat enough licorice to actually be hurt by it.
2007-11-19 11:40:13 · answer #2 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that I gave up licorice because I read it makes the body retain salt - and when you have a tendency toward high blood pressure - you don't need that.
This is a bonifide medical website. Prepare to do some reading.
http://www.webmd.com/search/search_results/default.aspx?query=licorice&sourceType=undefined
2007-11-19 11:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋