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Liquorice Health Check, Oro-Dental Implications, and a Case Report
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-07-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Liquorice has an active substance, Glycyrrhizin which inhibits the conversion of precursor cortisol to cortisone by inhibiting the enzyme 11-betahydroxysteroid dehydrogenase.
When imbibed, liquorice acts like hyperaldosteronism which presents with typical symptoms including high blood pressure, low blood potassium, and muscle pain and weakness.
This article appraises physiological and pharmacological effects on health of liquorice, critiques products containing liquorice, describes a typical case report of liquorice-induced hypertension, and appraises oral effects from consumption of liquorice products.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Touyz, Louis Z. G.. 2009. Liquorice Health Check, Oro-Dental Implications, and a Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451515
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Touyz, Louis Z. G.. Liquorice Health Check, Oro-Dental Implications, and a Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451515
American Medical Association (AMA)
Touyz, Louis Z. G.. Liquorice Health Check, Oro-Dental Implications, and a Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-451515
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-451515