{"id":11419259,"date":"2026-10-20T21:54:51","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:54:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/dgl-licorice\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T23:07:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:07:26","slug":"dgl-licorice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/","title":{"rendered":"DGL Licorice: What It Is and How It Differs From Regular Licorice &#8211; 7 Key Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#What_Is_DGL_Licorice\" >What Is DGL Licorice?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#1_Why_Remove_the_Glycyrrhizin\" >1. Why Remove the Glycyrrhizin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#2_What_Is_in_the_Natures_Way_Chewables\" >2. What Is in the Nature&#8217;s Way Chewables?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#3_How_to_Take_DGL_Licorice\" >3. How to Take DGL Licorice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#4_What_Is_It_Usually_Used_For\" >4. What Is It Usually Used For?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#5_What_Does_the_Science_Honestly_Say\" >5. What Does the Science Honestly Say?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#6_Is_DGL_Licorice_Safe\" >6. Is DGL Licorice Safe?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#7_When_a_Supplement_Is_Not_Enough\" >7. When a Supplement Is Not Enough<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#DGL_Licorice_FAQ\" >DGL Licorice FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#Is_it_the_same_as_a_licorice_drink_or_candy\" >Is it the same as a licorice drink or candy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#Can_I_use_it_with_Gaviscon\" >Can I use it with Gaviscon?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#Regular_or_sugar-free\" >Regular or sugar-free?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"top\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_DGL_Licorice\"><\/span>What Is DGL Licorice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>DGL licorice<\/strong> is an extract of licorice root from which most of the glycyrrhizin has been removed. Glycyrrhizin is the compound behind licorice&#8217;s intense sweetness and behind most of its side effects. DGL stands for deglycyrrhizinated licorice. Here are 7 key facts to know before you try it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Why_Remove_the_Glycyrrhizin\"><\/span>1. Why Remove the Glycyrrhizin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Glycyrrhizin blocks an enzyme in the kidney that normally inactivates cortisol. Active cortisol then behaves like the hormone aldosterone, so the body holds on to sodium and water and loses potassium. The result can be high blood pressure, low potassium, fluid retention and, in severe cases, heart rhythm problems. Doctors call this pseudo-hyperaldosteronism. In this product, glycyrrhizin is below 1%, so DGL licorice avoids most of this risk. Read the details in <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/licorice-and-blood-pressure\/\">licorice and blood pressure<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Is_in_the_Natures_Way_Chewables\"><\/span>2. What Is in the Nature&#8217;s Way Chewables?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Each serving of 3 chewable tablets provides 75 mg of GutGard, a branded deglycyrrhizinated licorice root extract, plus 150 mg of the amino acid glycine. Each bottle holds 100 licorice-flavoured chewables, and both versions are gluten free and vegan.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin: 12px 0;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; background: #f5f5f5;\">Version<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; background: #f5f5f5;\">Sweetened with<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; background: #f5f5f5;\">Per 3 tablets<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/product\/nature-s-way-dgl-licorice-100-chewable-tablets\/\">Nature&#8217;s Way DGL Licorice (regular)<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Fructose plus mannitol and sorbitol<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">10 kcal, 1 g added sugar<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/product\/nature-s-way-dgl-licorice-sugar-free-100-chewable-tablets\/\">Nature&#8217;s Way DGL Licorice Sugar-Free<\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Sorbitol and mannitol only<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">5 kcal, 0 g sugar, 2 g sugar alcohol<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_to_Take_DGL_Licorice\"><\/span>3. How to Take DGL Licorice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The label directions for adults are to chew 3 tablets after food in the morning and 3 tablets after food in the evening, which is 6 a day, so a bottle lasts about 16 days. Chew the tablets well rather than swallowing them whole, because the idea is for the extract to mix with saliva and coat the food pipe and stomach.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_Is_It_Usually_Used_For\"><\/span>4. What Is It Usually Used For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Heartburn and functional dyspepsia (indigestion without an ulcer or other clear cause).<\/li>\n<li>General support for the stomach lining, as an add-on rather than an ulcer treatment.<\/li>\n<li>A gentler option for people who chew antacids very often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The human evidence comes from small trials of the GutGard extract, and the benefit seen was modest. For the heartburn side of the story, see <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-for-heartburn\/\">DGL for heartburn<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_What_Does_the_Science_Honestly_Say\"><\/span>5. What Does the Science Honestly Say?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A handful of placebo-controlled trials found that GutGard may improve indigestion symptoms such as burning, fullness and bloating over a few weeks. These studies were small and short, so they are not enough to treat DGL licorice as a replacement for proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) or H2 blockers when a doctor prescribes them. Stomach ulcers also need testing for H. pylori and proper medical treatment.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Is_DGL_Licorice_Safe\"><\/span>6. Is DGL Licorice Safe?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most adults tolerate it well. A tiny amount of glycyrrhizin remains, however, so check with a doctor or pharmacist first if you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are pregnant or breastfeeding.<\/li>\n<li>Have high blood pressure, heart failure or kidney disease.<\/li>\n<li>Take diuretics, digoxin, steroids or other long-term medicines.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The sugar-free version suits people cutting down on sugar, but sugar alcohols can cause gas or loose stools in larger amounts.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_When_a_Supplement_Is_Not_Enough\"><\/span>7. When a Supplement Is Not Enough<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>See a doctor rather than self-treating if you notice any of these alarm symptoms:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Black, tarry stools or vomiting blood.<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty or pain when swallowing, or unexplained weight loss.<\/li>\n<li>New digestive symptoms after the age of 55.<\/li>\n<li>Heartburn that persists for more than 2 to 3 weeks despite treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These signs can point to a bleeding ulcer, a badly inflamed food pipe or another problem that needs an endoscopy or blood tests, so do not delay care by trying one supplement after another. Store the bottle tightly closed at room temperature, away from heat, direct sunlight and children.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DGL_Licorice_FAQ\"><\/span>DGL Licorice FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_the_same_as_a_licorice_drink_or_candy\"><\/span>Is it the same as a licorice drink or candy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>No. Licorice drinks and real licorice candy contain full glycyrrhizin, while DGL licorice has most of it removed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_it_with_Gaviscon\"><\/span>Can I use it with Gaviscon?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Usually yes, spaced apart, but ask your pharmacist. See <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/gaviscon-uses\/\">Gaviscon uses<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Regular_or_sugar-free\"><\/span>Regular or sugar-free?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The active ingredients are identical; only the sweetener differs. Choose sugar-free if you limit sugar.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DGL licorice is a gentle stomach supplement with the glycyrrhizin removed, so it avoids most of the blood pressure and potassium problems of regular licorice. Its evidence for heartburn is promising but modest, and it does not replace a proper diagnosis. You can find <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/product\/nature-s-way-dgl-licorice-100-chewable-tablets\/\">Nature&#8217;s Way DGL Licorice<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/product\/nature-s-way-dgl-licorice-sugar-free-100-chewable-tablets\/\">sugar-free version<\/a> at No Style Like pharmacy.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555; margin-top: 18px;\">This article was reviewed by the No Style Like pharmacy content team. It is for general awareness only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 0.95em; color: #555;\">Check with your doctor before use if you are pregnant, have heart or kidney disease or take regular medicines. For more information see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/licorice-root\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">the NCCIH licorice root page<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DGL licorice explained: how deglycyrrhizinated licorice differs from regular licorice, what it is used for, how to take it and who should check first.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":86,"featured_media":11419255,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42204],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11419259","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dietary-supplements"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11419259","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/86"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11419259"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11419259\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11419420,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11419259\/revisions\/11419420"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11419255"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11419259"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11419259"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11419259"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}