Licorice is not good for babies

Licorice is one of the favorites for pregnant women. However, European scientists warn that licorice pregnant women can increase their risk of developing diabetes, hypertension and adult obesity.

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Pregnant women should limit their use
licorice. Photo: healthdiva

Through research, Great Ormond Street Hospital in London and the University of Helsinki (Finland) found children up to 8 exposed to licorice in their womb (mothers eat on average 0.5 grams of licorice each week). ) has 30% higher levels of hormone cortisol than children of those who do not eat. Although it plays a role in helping the body cope with stress, cortisol is linked to diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity.

According to the researchers, the presence of glycyrrhizin, a very sweet natural ingredient in licorice, affects the mechanism of regulating hormonal content in the body. Previously, a study by the University of Helsinki and the University of Edinburgh (UK) once warned mothers to consume more than 500 mg of glycyrrhizin / week (about 100 grams of licorice) during pregnancy can make children born less intelligent. and affect the behavior of children as adults.

Update 14 December 2018

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