The Ancient Superroot Your Doctor Isn’t Telling You About (But Should) | November 24, 2025

You’ve likely tasted licorice in candy or tea—but what if this humble root could rewire your gut, calm your stress response, and shield your skin from aging?

Long dismissed as “just a sweetener,” licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) is now exploding in scientific circles for its triple-threat superpowers:
✅ Gut healing that outperforms antacids
✅ Adrenal support that beats coffee for fatigue
✅ Skin rejuvenation proven in clinical trials

🌿 Why Licorice Root Isn’t “Just Candy” (The Science)

Licorice’s magic lies in two key compounds:

  1. Glycyrrhizin (GL): The superstar (but risky in excess)
  2. Glabridin: Licorice’s secret skin protector

Unlike artificial “licorice” candy (sugar + anise oil), real licorice root contains 50+ bioactive compounds that:

  • Mimic cortisol to calm inflammation
  • Boost mucus production to heal ulcers
  • Activate Nrf2 pathway (your body’s master antioxidant switch)

🔬 5 Science-Backed Benefits (Backed by 2024 Research)

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