Glycyrrhiza glabra
Liquorice root
Supports digestive comfort and gut barrier integrity
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Liquorice root is included as part of Prebiotic's digestive comfort active ingredients.
Liquorice root contains bioactive compounds including glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid, flavonoids, and polyphenols. These compounds are studied for their role in gastrointestinal mucosal comfort, antioxidant activity, and inflammatory signalling pathways. Within the formula, liquorice root supports digestive ease and complements the fibre blend by helping maintain a comfortable gut environment.
Research notes
References for further reading
- Dos Santos Leite, C., Bonafé, G.A., Carvalho Santos, J., Real Martinez, C.A., Marques Ortega, M. and Ribeiro, M.L. (2022) ‘The anti-inflammatory properties of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra)-derived compounds in intestinal disorders’, International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(8), 4121
- Richard, S.A. (2021) ‘A flavonoid rich standardized extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra protects intestinal epithelial barrier function and regulates the tight-junction proteins expression’, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21, 305
- Pastorino, G., Cornara, L., Soares, S., Rodrigues, F. and Oliveira, M.B.P.P. (2018) ‘Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): a phytochemical and pharmacological review’, Phytotherapy Research, 32(12), pp. 2323–2339
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