A couple of questions

How much DGL licorice is safe per day?

Approximately 2 grams of licorice root should be taken per day in capsules or as tea. Deglycyrrhizinated licorice (DGL) will not inhibit HIV.

Can you eat too much DGL licorice?

People who regularly take large amounts of licorice, more than 20 g/day, may raise blood levels of the hormone aldosterone, which can cause serious side effects, including headache, high blood pressure, and heart problems.

How much DGL should I take?

The standard dosage for DGL is two to four 380-mg chewable tablets between or 20 minutes before meals. Taking DGL after meals is associated with poor results. 92 DGL should be continued for 8 to 16 weeks, depending on the response.

How much DGL should I take for GERD?

DGL is used for heartburn (acid reflux) and stomach inflammation. It relieves symptoms and repairs the lining of the digestive tract. How much should I take? You should take one 400mg (10:1 extract) chewable tablet 20minutes prior to meals or before bedtime.

Is DGL safe for long term use?

DGL is a form of licorice that people have processed for safer consumption. They remove a substantial amount of a substance called glycyrrhizin. This makes DGL safer for long-term use and has less interactions with medical conditions or medications than licorice extract.

Does DGL heal the esophagus?

According to a 2014 study , DGL was shown to promote mucus activity. This extra mucus may act as a barrier to acid in the stomach and esophagus. This barrier can allow the damaged tissue to heal and prevent future occurrences of acid reflux. A 2018 study found that DGL was more effective than acid-suppressive drugs.

How much DGL can I take a day?

DGL is prepared without the glycyrrhizin in order to circumvent potential safety problems (see below), and is used for conditions of the digestive tract, such as ulcers . For best results, one 200–300 mg tablet is chewed three times per day before meals and before bed.

Is DGL licorice good for the liver?

In particular, recent studies on hepatoprotective effects of licorice suggest that it can reduce liver injury by enhancing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capacity [7, 10].