Liquorice root for Dogs

Liquorice root for dogs: supporting the gut lining itself

Where fibre feeds the bacteria in the gut, liquorice root works on the lining itself, which is why Prebiotic pairs it with the fibre blend rather than treating it as a substitute for one.

What liquorice root contributes to gut comfort

Liquorice root's bioactive compounds, including glycyrrhizin, glycyrrhetinic acid, flavonoids and polyphenols, are studied for gastrointestinal mucosal comfort, antioxidant activity, and inflammatory signalling. A review of licorice-derived compounds in intestinal disorders and a separate study on gut barrier function both point to a role supporting the gut lining directly, including tight-junction protein expression, the seals between cells that keep the barrier intact.

A broader phytochemical and pharmacological review of Glycyrrhiza glabra covers the plant's compound profile in more depth, situating liquorice root's gut role within its wider, long-studied use.

Why the amount stays modest

Liquorice compounds can affect blood pressure and potassium levels at higher amounts, which is why Prebiotic uses a small, calibrated amount rather than a concentrated extract. Check with your vet before giving it if your dog has a heart or kidney condition or is on other medication.

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