A closer look at its side effects might explain why.
That’s all down to the compound glycyrrhizin, the same element in licorice that makes it naturally sweet.
Next time you have a cold, licorice could be helpful then, too.
Eating Licorice Every Day Does This To Your Body
We're most likely to recognize licorice (or liquorice if you come from the other side of the Atlantic pond) as a flavoring in candies we either loathe or love.
