Degltcyeehizinated Licorice (DGL) Powder

Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) Powder is a special form of licorice root processed to remove most of its glycyrrhizin content.

Why remove it? 👉 Glycyrrhizin (the sweet compound in natural licorice) can cause side effects like high blood pressure and water retention if consumed in excess. DGL keeps the soothing, gut-healing benefits of licorice while minimizing those risks.

DGL Powder

• Made from licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra) that has had most glycyrrhizin removed.
• Then dried and ground into a fine, tan-to-brown powder.
• Often used in capsules, chewable tablets, teas, or as a direct powder supplement.

Key Components (after removing glycyrrhizin)

• Flavonoids (like liquiritigenin, isoliquiritigenin) → antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
• Isoflavones → support digestive and immune health.
• Polysaccharides → soothing effect on mucous membranes.

✅ Health Benefits of DGL Powder

1. Supports Digestive Health

• Helps reduce heartburn, acid reflux, and GERD
• Soothes the lining of the stomach & intestines.

2. Ulcer Relief

• Traditionally used to help with gastric & duodenal ulcers by promoting healing.

3. Mouth & Throat Health

• Can ease sore throats, mouth ulcers, and canker sores when used as a rinse or chewable.

4. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant

• Reduces irritation in the digestive tract.
• Protects cells from oxidative damage.

5. Adrenal & Stress Balance (milder than raw licorice)

• Provides mild support for stress recovery without affecting cortisol levels as much as glycyrrhizin-rich licorice.

How to Use DGL Powder

• Tea → Mix ½–1tsp of powder into hot water, drink 1–2 times daily.
• Capsules/Tablets → Common supplement form for acid reflux relief.
• Chewable Tablets → Especially popular, since chewing enhances contact with saliva, coating the esophagus and stomach lining.
• Smoothies → Blend into drinks for a gut-soothing boost.

Safety & Precautions

• Generally safe compared to whole licorice, since glycyrrhizin is mostly removed.
• Still, avoid excessive use if you have severe hypertension, kidney disease, or low potassium, just to be cautious.
• Pregnant & breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before use.

Fun Facts

• Licorice root has been used in TCM, Ayurveda, and Greek medicine for over 3,000 years.
• DGL was developed as a modern, safer alternative so people could enjoy digestive benefits without worrying about blood pressure spikes.
• DGL chewables are especially popular for natural heartburn relief