Re: licorice for adrenals

[Guest guest]

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> I was reading through Dean's link for adrenal treatment and noticed

that licorice can cause potassium deficiency. I have been retaining

water lately the entire month, and I wonder if this is what it is

from. Do others experience this with licorice extract?

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> I have been taking the whole herb tincture.

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> Thanks,

> Olif

I don't now, but when I tried it several years ago I did have

fluid retention from it.

If the fluid retention started after starting the licorice, then

I would consider stopping the licorice to see if it resolves.

If you aren't getting any benefit from the licorice anyway,

then you may as well wait for the HC to arrive.

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[Guest guest]

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I took a glandular, and within 45 min. my mood was so much better and

I had some energy all day. It just makes me feel a little anxious

(probably the adrenaline).

I had terrible anxiety with one brand of glandular, but Nutricology

brand was much better, fwiw. Isocort specifically says it's not made

with the part of the gland that produces adrenaline, so that might be

something to try too.

Nell

[Guest guest]

So does the licorice increase the blood sodium levels?

I actually have very low sodium levels and have trouble retaining

fluids and I only weigh 118lbs @ 5'10 " . This may be a good option for

me? I'm male 28 yrs.

I sometimes get hyper when I take too much adrenal too late in the

afternoon or nite time. How are you dosing with your licorice and

adrenals? Try not to take any adrenal suplements to late in the

afternoon or at night. Or reduce dosages to lower levels so you dont

get so amped up. From experience, I know that getting amped up only

means that a crash in energy levels is eminent. The more over-exited

you get, the harder the crash is going to be later... I think I just

stated something obviouse:/

As for the water retention, I'm interested in knowing how licorice

effects sodium and potasium ballance. Any input appreceated.