Bioactive Candy: Effects of Licorice on the Cardiovascular System
Licorice, today chiefly utilized as a flavoring additive in tea, tobacco and candy, is one of the oldest used herbs for medicinal purposes and consists of up to 300 active compounds. The main active constituent of licorice is the prodrug glycyrrhizin, which is successively converted to 3β-m...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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| Series: | Foods |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/8/10/495 |