{"product_id":"dgl-deglycyrrhizinated-licorice-root-extract","title":"DGL Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root Extract","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"uses_benefits\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides DGL in chewable tablets, the form associated with the greatest clinical efficacy, as it allows for licorice to be released in the stomach and dispersed\/absorbed by the gastric mucosa \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers 400 mg of DGL per tablet, the clinically effective dosage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeglycyrrhizination prevents adverse effects associated with licorice consumption \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePleasant-tasting tablets for better compliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegetarians\/vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"feature_summary\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeature Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeglycyrrhizinated licorice, or DGL, has been used clinically for decades, primarily for the treatment of peptic ulcers.\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLicorice has many triterpenoids and hundreds of flavonoids that have been shown to inhibit several inflammatory enzymes, including both cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX). These enzymes decrease the production of several potent inflammatory compounds, including IL-6, prostaglandin E2, thromboxane B2, and leukotriene B4.\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImportantly, this inhibition is not primarily due to glycyrrhizic acid, the component of licorice that has been removed in DGL and that is associated with mineralocorticoid excess and hypertension.\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLicorice has multiple active compounds with anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-allergic actions, including glabridin and at least seven licochalcones. The compounds have been shown to prevent lipopolysaccharide (LPS) induced production of inflammatory compounds, inhibit yeast and bacterial biofilm formation, and upregulate antioxidant enzymes.\u003csup\u003e4-6\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinically, DGL has been shown to have comparable efficacy to cimetidine for both the healing and prevention of ulcer recurrences.\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdditionally, extracts of licorice have been shown to inhibit the adhesion of \u003ci\u003eH. pylori\u003c\/i\u003e to gastric mucosa, as well as the growth of antibiotic resistant strains, suggesting multiple mechanisms of action for its anti-ulcer benefit.\u003csup\u003e8,9\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe use of chewable tablets appears necessary for DGL’s efficacy as it allows for distribution and absorption by the gastric mucosa.\u003csup\u003e7\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"medicinal_ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMedicinal Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable border=\"1\" class=\"fg-table\" collapse=\"collapse\"\u003e\n\u003cthead class=\"fg-head\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach Tablet Contains:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"1\"\u003eDeglycyrrhizinated Licorice 10:1 Extract\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e(Glycyrrhiza glabra)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(root)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e400 mg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\"\u003eProviding 4,000 mg crude herb licorice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"non_medicinal_ingredients\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNon-Medicinal Ingredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXylitol, microcrystalline cellulose, aniseed, stearic acid, vegetable grade magnesium stearate (lubricant), silica, Stevia rebaudiana leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dosage site-2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDosage:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChew 1 tablet 20 minutes prior to each meal, or as directed by a health care practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"allergens\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains no artificial colours, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. Suitable for vegetarians\/vegans. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. For freshness, store in a cool, dry place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Assured Natural","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43648565084328,"sku":"BIODGL001","price":23.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0515\/6614\/9800\/files\/ScreenShot2023-05-16at1.54.15PM.png?v=1684259750","url":"https:\/\/institute-for-hormonal-health.myshopify.com\/products\/dgl-deglycyrrhizinated-licorice-root-extract","provider":"Gracemed Functional Medicine and Hormonal Health","version":"1.0","type":"link"}