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Licorice Root for Heartburn

Feb 10

Written By Graig Alpert

Licorice root may improve heartburn — A 2025 study found that an extract of deglycyrrhizinated licorice root was significantly more effective than placebo at treating symptoms of acid reflux or heartburn over 4 weeks. Licorice contains glycyrrhizin (glycyrrhizic acid), which can cause serious electrolyte imbalances if consumed in large amounts or for long periods of time. Licorice is unsafe for use during pregnancy.

Raj JP, Saxena U, Belhekar MN, Mamde A, Darak H, Pawar S. Efficacy and Safety of GutGard® in Managing Gastroesophageal Reflux-Related Symptoms: A Phase III, Single-Centre, Double-Blind, Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Complement Med Res. 2025;32(1):26-36. doi: 10.1159/000543367. Epub 2025 Feb 10. PMID: 39929150; PMCID: PMC11892464.

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