Ghosts and witches and zombies—all these fictional ghouls simply can't compete with the horrors we face in real life. For instance, here's one: Did you know that too much black licorice can literally kill you? Yeah, that's not made up: It comes straight from the Food and Drug Administration. read more
When you come down from overindulging on licorice for a few weeks, it might be wise to add some 10's of mg niacin to your diet. As since the licorice suppressed 11β-HSD uses NADP/NADPH, niacin products, to run the cortisol/cortisone reaction. read more
First, the good news: It would take a not insignificant amount of true black licorice eaten over a long period of time for the candy to be deadly. “If you're 40 or older, eating 2 ounces of black licorice a day for at least two weeks could land you in the hospital with an irregular heart rhythm,” the FDA states. read more
Licorice can affect your body in a number of ways. It both inhibits coughing and helps you get rid of phlegm in your lungs. It soothes inflamed tissues, relaxes muscles and exerts a mild laxative effect on your bowels. Licorice root, and products made from it, can inhibit Streptococcus mutans, an organism responsible for dental cavities. read more