Image via WikipediaIf you are taking diuretics which many people with Pulmonary hypertension do you would be wise to stay off products that contain natural liquorice, shown in its plant form in the image.. A new study as showed that patients eating three ounces of liquorice twists a day for a few weeks can have their blood pressure raised, get increased edema and lower their potassium levels. The liquorice contains the chemical Glcyprhizin which retains sodium and makes you lose potassium, both are potentially dangerous, especially if you have PH or other heart problems.Not good news. I love liquorice but I think its always best to play safe with these things.Those of us with long term health problems have enough to cope with without causing ourselves more problems.
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