Licorice compound
Licorice and blood pressure: what a glycyrrhizinate row means
Licorice blood pressure effects are documented for glycyrrhizin, the main compound in licorice: a review says it can lower potassium and raise pressure, with meta-analyses showing systolic pressure up 5.45 mmHg. Olivaro lists monoammonium glycyrrhizinate with the amount not printed, so ask a clinician if blood pressure matters to you.
Written by the Olivaro label deskUpdated · 5 min read
Short answer
Can licorice raise blood pressure?
Yes, licorice can raise blood pressure in some people, because glycyrrhizin, its main compound, blocks an enzyme that controls sodium and potassium.
A 2019 review says continued excess intake can cause high sodium, low potassium and higher blood pressure, and that meta-analyses show systolic pressure up 5.45 mmHg (Deutch 2019, licorice and blood pressure). It covers glycyrrhizin in general, not monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, the form on the Olivaro label.
On the label
Is a licorice compound in Olivaro?
Yes, the blend lists "Monoammonium Glycyrrhizinate", the eighteenth of 22 names, with the amount not printed.
It is licorice-derived, not whole root. We found no source linking this row at an unstated amount to any blood pressure change.
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- Caution
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"Keep out of the reach of children. Do not use if safety seal is damaged or missing."
- Made in the USA
"Made in the USA with globally sourced ingredients." No facility, countries or suppliers are named. The small flag beside it is artwork.
- Distributor
"Distributed by: Instituto Experience." The label names a distributor, not a manufacturer.
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- The name
OLIVARO in navy serif letters. The name suggests olive, but the Supplement Facts panel lists no olive ingredient.
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- 30ML | 1FL OZ
The bottle size: 30 mL, which is 1 fluid ounce.
- Dietary supplement
The category: a dietary supplement, not a drug and not a diabetes medicine.
- Supplement Facts
The panel title: serving size 1 mL, 30 servings per container.
- Chromium row
Chromium (as chromium picolinate) 0.7 mcg, 2% Daily Value. The only row with an amount you can set beside a Daily Value.
- Proprietary Blend
Proprietary Blend, 200 mg, Daily Value not established, then 22 ingredients in one paragraph with no amount for any single one.
- Footnotes
"*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet." and "† Daily Value not established."
- Other ingredients
Glycerin, water, organic lemon extract, stevia extract 97% (Reb A), xylitol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, natural flavors.
- FDA statement
"*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease."
- Facility line
"This product has been manufactured in an FDA registered facility." We report it as a printed line; we hold no registration proof, and FDA does not approve supplements or facilities for quality.
Who should ask
Who should ask a clinician about licorice and blood pressure?
Anyone with high blood pressure, a heart condition or low potassium, or who takes medicine for them, should ask a clinician or pharmacist first.
| Safe amount in the review | None stated |
| Olivaro glycyrrhizinate | Amount not printed |
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms, and normal is under 120/80 (AHA, BP readings).
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FAQ
Olivaro questions people ask
Is licorice in Olivaro the same as the candy?
No. The label lists monoammonium glycyrrhizinate, a licorice-derived compound, not candy or root, and the amount is not printed.
Does glycyrrhizinate lower potassium?
The review links glycyrrhizin to low potassium with continued excess intake. We found no source for this form at the unstated amount, so ask a clinician.
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