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Glyco Harmony and Licorice: What Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate Is and Who Should Ask First
Glyco Harmony contains licorice in the form of monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, a salt of the sweet compound in licorice root. It is name 18 of 22 in the blend, so it weighs at most 11.1 mg per 1 mL. Sources link glycyrrhizin to high blood pressure and low potassium, and none ties it to blood sugar.
Written by the Glyco Harmony label deskUpdated
What it is01
What is monoammonium glycyrrhizinate in Glyco Harmony?
Monoammonium glycyrrhizinate is a salt of glycyrrhizic acid, the main sweet compound of licorice root. The Glyco Harmony label prints it as name 18 of the 22 in the blend.
It is known as a sweet compound, not as a blood sugar aid. We found no source that links it to blood sugar, and the sales page does not list it among its named nutrients.
The label spells it "Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate", and the bottle has no separate licorice line. If you scan a label for the word licorice, you will miss it.
The numbers02
How much licorice is in Glyco Harmony?
The label does not say. Name 18 of 22 can weigh at most 200 divided by 18, which is 11.1 mg per 1 mL serving.
That limit comes from the rule that a blend lists its names in descending order by weight (eCFR, 21 CFR 101.36 (proprietary blends)). It is a ceiling. The true amount may be much lower, and the label does not show it. If one dropper is 1 mL, two droppers a day lift the ceiling to 22.2 mg.
| Printed name | Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate |
|---|---|
| Place in the blend | 18 of 22 |
| Ceiling per 1 mL | 11.1 mg (200 ÷ 18) |
| Ceiling at 2 droppers | 22.2 mg, if one dropper is 1 mL |
| Amount of glycyrrhizin | Not printed |
| Daily Value | Not established |
The salt is not pure glycyrrhizin, so 11.1 mg of salt is not 11.1 mg of the active compound. We make no claim about how much of it reaches you.
What sources warn about03
Can licorice compounds raise blood pressure?
Yes, in some people. Glycyrrhizin can cause high blood pressure, low potassium and fluid retention, especially with large or long-term use (NCCIH, Licorice Root).
NCCIH also says even small amounts have been linked to severe effects in people with hypertension, and that irregular heartbeat and cardiac arrest are possible (NCCIH, Licorice Root). LiverTox puts licorice in the group unlikely to injure the liver, and says the harm is of the blood pressure and potassium kind (LiverTox, Licorice).
These sources describe licorice products, not this bottle. They do not tell us whether the amount in Glyco Harmony could cause trouble. They are the reason to ask before you start.
- Glycyrrhizin gets in
The licorice compound is absorbed. The amount from this bottle is unknown.
- Potassium can fall
Low potassium is the effect sources describe, mostly with large or long-term use.
- Blood pressure can rise
Fluid is held back. People who already have high blood pressure are the ones the sources flag first.
- Heart rhythm can change
Irregular heartbeat is the serious end of the list. It needs medical care.
Who should ask first04
Who should ask a doctor before using a drops with licorice?
Anyone with high blood pressure, a heart rhythm problem, low potassium or kidney disease, and anyone on a blood-pressure medicine or a corticosteroid.
NCCIH lists an interaction with corticosteroids (NCCIH, Licorice Root). The label itself says pregnant or nursing mothers, children under 18 and anyone with a known medical condition should consult a physician first.
Blood pressure
Ask first if you have high blood pressure or take medicine for it.
Heart rhythm
Ask first if you have a rhythm problem or take a heart medicine.
Pregnancy and nursing
Sources call high licorice intake unsafe in pregnancy. The label says to ask a physician.
Keep taking prescribed medicine and ask your doctor or pharmacist before adding a supplement. Never change insulin or diabetes medicine because of a supplement.
Glyco Harmony: 2 fl oz (60 mL), 60 servings1 or 2 droppers a day · 2, 4 or 8 bottles · price and guarantee terms at checkout
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What does research say about glycyrrhizinate and blood sugar?
No verified source ties monoammonium glycyrrhizinate to blood sugar. Licorice is not cited as a blood sugar aid anywhere on this site.
The profile below puts the label next to the research that does exist. The sources are about safety, not benefit.
| Name on the label | Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate |
|---|---|
| What it is | A salt of glycyrrhizic acid, the main sweet compound of licorice root |
| Per 1 mL serving | not printed; at most 11.1 mg |
| % Daily Value | Not established |
| Amount used in research | A salt of glycyrrhizic acid from licorice root; the label's ceiling is 11.1 mg |
| Strength of evidence | No source on blood sugar |
| Marketed or traditional use | Licorice-derived sweet compound |
| Main caution | Glycyrrhizin can cause irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, low potassium and fluid retention, especially with large or long-term use; small amounts have caused severe effects in people with high blood pressure. |
Reading the label06
Is the licorice in Glyco Harmony a reason to skip it?
It is a reason to ask, not a verdict. The ceiling is small and the amount unknown, but the warning sources are about blood pressure and potassium.
The label does not say if the licorice is deglycyrrhizinated, which is a different form. The name printed is the salt of glycyrrhizic acid, so treat it as the active kind.
If you do not take blood pressure medicine and have no heart or kidney concern, the risk from a ceiling of 11.1 mg is not something a source quantifies. Your pharmacist can look at your full list. The other names have their own pages, such as amino acids and other plant extracts.
Prices are on the pricing page, per the brand's offer; confirm at checkout.
Keep reading07
Where can you read about the other Glyco Harmony ingredients?
Each group of names has its own profile with a label crop, the arithmetic and sources.
FAQ08
Glyco Harmony licorice FAQ
Is there licorice in Glyco Harmony?
Yes, as monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, a salt of the main sweet compound of licorice root. It is name 18 of 22 and weighs at most 11.1 mg per 1 mL, if the label's order holds.
What does glycyrrhizin do to potassium?
Sources say glycyrrhizin can lower potassium and raise blood pressure, especially with large or long-term use. They describe licorice products. They do not measure the small, unprinted amount in this bottle.
Does licorice interact with medicines?
NCCIH lists an interaction with corticosteroids. Ask your pharmacist to check every medicine you take.
Is the licorice in Glyco Harmony deglycyrrhizinated?
The label does not say so. It prints Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate, which is a salt of glycyrrhizic acid. Treat it as containing the licorice compound, and ask the distributor if you need to know.
Can licorice lower blood sugar?
No verified source on this site says so. The sources cover blood pressure, potassium and heart rhythm. Licorice is not cited here as a blood sugar aid, and no study tested this blend.
Is licorice safe in pregnancy?
The label tells pregnant or nursing mothers to consult a physician first. NCCIH calls large licorice intake unsafe in pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before using the drops.
Sources (3)
- Licorice Root: Usefulness and SafetyNational Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NIH), 2025
- Licorice (LiverTox)NIDDK LiverTox, NCBI Bookshelf, 2023
- 21 CFR 101.36 - Nutrition labeling of dietary supplementsElectronic Code of Federal Regulations (FDA rule), 2026
Who wrote this09
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