Is licorice candy toxic?!


Question: Is licorice candy toxic!?
Excessive consumption of liquorice or liquorice candy is known to be toxic to the liver[13] and cardiovascular system, and may produce hypertension [14] and oedema!.[15] There have been occasional cases where blood pressure has increased with excessive consumption of liquorice tea, but such occasions are rare and reversible when the herb is withdrawn!.[16] Most cases of hypertension from liquorice were caused by eating too much concentrated liquorice candy!.Doses as low as 50g daily for two weeks can cause a significant rise in blood pressure!.

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Answers:
I think if you read about "Excessive" consumption of anything, you'll be amazed!.
Moderation with all things!.

How about Cola's!? Sugars!? Salts!? Meats!? Starches!? Proteins!?
It's everything!.

Did you know that eating large amounts of apple seeds can kill you!?( natural occuring cyanide)!.
Peach, plum and apricot kernels( the inside of the pit) can kill you!?
The leaves off Rhubarb!?

Exactly,
Even things we assume are good, are no good in excessive amounts!.Www@FoodAQ@Com

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