Candy Ingredients & Health: Licorice Risks vs. Benefits

What are the real effects of candy on the body? Understanding ingredients in black licorice, the risks of DGL varieties, and the digestive impact of chewing gum is essential for long-term health.

What Are the Dangers of DGL Licorice?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Karyn Maier

Licorice is an herb that lends flavor to many foods and beverages. The plant’s roots are used in traditional medicine to treat a wide variety of disorders, including gastrointestinal complaints, bronchitis, tuberculosis, malaria, osteoarthritis, liver disease, systemic lupus erythematosus and chronic fatigue syndrome.