Re: Re: No cortisol for me-need help with finding licorice supplement

September 17, 2008

> I don't know of US product names, but you can order Whole Licorice extract

> from a bulk supplier.

> Here are instructions of how to mix it:

> Wait... so the deglycyrrhizinated licorice is the wrong one?

> that is what I have been using.

> deborah

Yip, it is the glycyrrhizic acid that gives the licorice its cortisol

retaining effect, you take it out and it is useless for adrenal problems

(though it is still effective for helping gut lining problems though without

the G. Acid).

That is why proper Whole Licorice Extract is standardized to at 14.4% G.

Acid.

DeanSA

September 17, 2008

> I was reading in AI, that licorice is also good for the lungs an upper

> respiritory infections - do you know if the DGL licorice is also useless

> on

> that front?

>

> deborah

Hi Deborah

I believe it is helpful for all mucous membranes, which would include the

epithelial lining of the gut and lungs (which are derived from the same

embryological segment).

I would assume that it may be more helpful with the G.Acid since increased

cortisol will reduce inflammation.

DeanSA

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