Glycyrrhizic Acid(in 327 products)
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About:
Functions:
1. Antioxidant - Reduces oxidation to prevent the formation of free radicals which may be harmful to health.
2. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.
3. Sweetener - Sugar substitutes which provides a sweet taste without raising blood sugar levels
Glycyrrhizin is a saponin-like compound that provides the main sweet flavor for Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice), with potential immunomodulating, anti-inflammatory, hepato- and neuro-protective, and antineoplastic activities. Glycyrrhizin modulates certain enzymes involved in inflammation and oxidative stress, and downregulates certain pro-inflammatory mediators, thereby protecting against inflammation- and reactive oxygen species (ROS)-induced damage. Glycerrhizin may also suppress the growth of susceptible tumor cells. [1]
It is not approved to use as food additive (E958) in EU.
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/14982
Regulatory References:
1. E-numbers which are not found in EU FOOD
- "E958"
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Headache (PubMed ID:1823397)
2. Hypertension (PubMed ID:20229524)
3. Nausea (PubMed ID:1823397)
4. Pulmonary Edema (PubMed ID:1823397)
5. Vomiting (PubMed ID:1823397)
Potential Health Benefits For:
1. Acute Kidney Injury (PubMed ID:12969435)
2. Brain Injuries (PubMed ID:31150628)
3. Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury (PubMed ID:25016076)
4. Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (PubMed ID:16945185)
5. Drug-Induced Liver Injury, Chronic (PubMed ID:19426721)
6. Fatty Liver (PubMed ID:22982774)
7. Hepatitis A (PubMed ID:2167349)
8. Kidney Diseases (PubMed ID:21803049)
9. Liver Neoplasms (PubMed ID:19426721)
10. Necrosis (PubMed ID:22982774)
11. Weight Loss (PubMed ID:32525084)
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