Licorice compound
Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate in Glyco Reset: Licorice and Blood Pressure
Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate is the licorice-derived name in the Glyco Reset blend, and the label prints no amount for it. Sloan Kettering calls high blood pressure with low potassium the most common side effect of licorice. We found no source on this exact compound, so ask a pharmacist first.
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The name01
What is monoammonium glycyrrhizinate?
Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate is the name the Glyco Reset label gives to a licorice-derived ingredient, listed eighteenth of 21 in the blend.
The name points to glycyrrhizin, the sweet compound in licorice root. The label does not say how it was made, how strong it is, or how much is in a dropper. It shares the 200 mg blend total with 20 other names.
We found no source that names this exact salt. The licorice sources we read describe glycyrrhizin and licorice root, so they are the closest guide, not a direct answer.
Licorice-derived
The compound is tied to licorice root.
No source on the salt
We found nothing on this exact form.
Blood pressure02
Can a licorice supplement raise blood pressure?
Yes. A licorice supplement can raise blood pressure, and Sloan Kettering calls high blood pressure with low potassium the most common side effect of licorice (MSK, Licorice (About Herbs)).
Its pages tie moderate doses taken over time to high blood pressure, and describe a severe case in a 79-year-old woman. They separate DGL, a form without glycyrrhizin, from licorice that still contains it.
Whether the compound on this label behaves the same way is not answered by any source we read. That is why the cautions below apply until a pharmacist says otherwise. The label also names green tea and guarana, and caffeine can raise blood pressure too (MedlinePlus, Caffeine).
Potassium03
What does glycyrrhizin do to potassium?
Glycyrrhizin potassium loss is the usual explanation for licorice's blood pressure problem: Sloan Kettering names low potassium (hypokalemia) alongside the high pressure (MSK, Licorice (About Herbs)).
Low potassium can cause weakness, cramps and an uneven heartbeat. NCCIH says glycyrrhizin can cause an irregular heartbeat and, with large or long-term use, cardiac arrest (NCCIH, Licorice Root).
NCCIH adds that even small amounts have been linked to severe effects in people with high blood pressure, heart or kidney conditions, or a high-salt diet, and that no safe daily amount has been set. We do not know the amount in this blend.
| Question | Source says | Glyco Reset label |
|---|---|---|
| Most common side effect | High blood pressure with low potassium (MSK) | No warning text in what we have |
| Heart rhythm | Irregular heartbeat; arrest with large or long-term use (NCCIH) | Not shown |
| Safe daily amount | None set (NCCIH) | Amount not printed |
| Form studied | Licorice root and glycyrrhizin | Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate |
Licorice root safety04
Is licorice root safe with your medicines?
Licorice root safety depends on your medicines. Sloan Kettering lists diuretics, heart glycosides, blood pressure medicines, insulin, metformin and warfarin as interactions (MSK, Licorice (About Herbs)).
NCCIH also flags corticosteroids (NCCIH, Licorice Root). Those pages cover licorice root, not this salt, but the list is long enough to justify a pharmacist check.
Keep taking prescribed medicine, and tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement (MedlinePlus, Metformin) (ADA, Vitamins, Minerals, and Supplements (diabetes.org)). Do not skip or cut a dose because of a supplement label.
Pregnancy is a separate caution. NCCIH describes about 250 g of licorice a week as unsafe in pregnancy (NCCIH, Licorice Root), and the blend's amount is unknown. Ask a physician first if you are pregnant or nursing.
Fainting, chest pain, a seizure or a very uneven heartbeat needs a 911 call, as does severe low blood sugar (Mayo Clinic, Hypoglycemia).
When to call05
When should you see a doctor about licorice effects?
See a doctor when a new symptom follows the first dropper, and the same day for a racing or uneven heartbeat, new swelling or a severe headache.
Home blood pressure checks help. A cuff reading is not a diagnosis, and only blood tests diagnose diabetes or prediabetes (NIDDK, Diabetes Tests & Diagnosis).
- See a doctor soonIncreased thirst, frequent urination, unusual tiredness, blurred vision, or repeated shakiness after meals.
- See a doctor the same dayReadings of 70 mg/dL or lower more than once, or low-sugar signs that keep coming back.
- Stop and call your doctorA racing or uneven heartbeat, new swelling, severe headache, yellow skin or eyes, or dark urine after starting any supplement.
- Emergency room or 911Fainting, a seizure, severe confusion, trouble breathing, or low blood sugar that does not come up after treatment.
Signs drawn from public health and clinic sources (Mayo Clinic, Hypoglycemia) (MedlinePlus, Low blood sugar) (LiverTox, Green Tea). This list is not complete, and a supplement is never a reason to wait.
A checklist06
How can you check a licorice ingredient on any label?
Look for the exact name, an amount, and a warning. Glyco Reset has the name only.
Find the exact name
Glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhizinate and DGL are not the same thing. DGL has the glycyrrhizin removed (MSK, Licorice (About Herbs)).
Look for an amount
A blend total is not an amount for one name. See the ingredient list.
Read the warnings
Warning text is not in what we have, so read your own bottle.
Bring it to your pharmacist
Show the whole label, plus your medicine list and your latest blood pressure reading.
Before you order07
What should you do before you order Glyco Reset?
Ask your pharmacist about the licorice name first, then check the price and guarantee. Listed prices are on the pricing page.
Confirm the price, shipping and guarantee at checkout. The 60-day guarantee needs a return, and the buyer pays return shipping.
Read medicine interactions and side effects for the full blend.
FAQ08
Licorice and glycyrrhizinate questions
What is monoammonium glycyrrhizinate?
It is a licorice-derived ingredient name on the Glyco Reset label, listed eighteenth of 21 in the blend. No amount is printed. We found no source that names this exact compound, so we rely on licorice root sources.
Does Glyco Reset contain licorice?
The label lists monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, described as licorice-derived. It does not list licorice root by name. How much of the licorice compound is in a dropper is not printed.
Can a licorice supplement raise blood pressure?
Yes. Sloan Kettering calls high blood pressure with low potassium the most common side effect of licorice. We found no source on this exact compound, so ask a pharmacist before using it with blood pressure medicine.
What does glycyrrhizin do to potassium?
Sloan Kettering links licorice to low potassium along with high blood pressure. NCCIH adds irregular heartbeat risk. No source gives a safe daily amount, and the label prints none for this ingredient.
Is licorice root safe in pregnancy?
NCCIH describes about 250 g of licorice a week as unsafe in pregnancy. The amount in Glyco Reset is unknown, so ask a physician first if you are pregnant or nursing.
Which medicines clash with licorice?
Sloan Kettering lists diuretics, heart glycosides, blood pressure medicines, insulin, metformin and warfarin. NCCIH flags corticosteroids. Show your pharmacist the full label before the first dropper.
Is DGL the same as glycyrrhizinate?
No. Sloan Kettering says DGL is free of glycyrrhizin. Glyco Reset lists a glycyrrhizinate, which is tied to the glycyrrhizin side. Do not assume DGL cautions or comforts apply.
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