{"id":11419264,"date":"2026-10-20T21:54:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-20T18:54:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/dgl-for-heartburn\/"},"modified":"2026-10-20T23:11:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T20:11:00","slug":"dgl-for-heartburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-for-heartburn\/","title":{"rendered":"DGL for Heartburn: Does It Really Work? 6 Points on Dose, Evidence and Warnings"},"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-for-heartburn\/#Why_People_Look_Into_DGL_for_Heartburn\" >Why People Look Into DGL for Heartburn<\/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-for-heartburn\/#1_How_DGL_for_Heartburn_Is_Thought_to_Work\" >1. How DGL for Heartburn Is Thought to Work<\/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-for-heartburn\/#2_What_Human_Studies_Show\" >2. What Human Studies Show<\/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-for-heartburn\/#3_How_to_Take_DGL_for_Heartburn\" >3. How to Take DGL for Heartburn<\/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-for-heartburn\/#4_Can_It_Replace_Heartburn_Medicines\" >4. Can It Replace Heartburn Medicines?<\/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-for-heartburn\/#5_Alarm_Symptoms_That_Need_a_Doctor\" >5. Alarm Symptoms That Need a Doctor<\/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-for-heartburn\/#6_Safety_Points_to_Know\" >6. Safety Points to Know<\/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-for-heartburn\/#DGL_for_Heartburn_FAQ\" >DGL for Heartburn FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-for-heartburn\/#Can_I_chew_extra_tablets_when_heartburn_is_bad\" >Can I chew extra tablets when heartburn is bad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-for-heartburn\/#Is_DGL_for_heartburn_suitable_for_children\" >Is DGL for heartburn suitable for children?<\/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-for-heartburn\/#Who_benefits_most_from_DGL_for_heartburn\" >Who benefits most from DGL for heartburn?<\/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-for-heartburn\/#How_quickly_does_it_work\" >How quickly does it work?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-for-heartburn\/#Can_I_take_it_with_my_reflux_medicine\" >Can I take it with my reflux medicine?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-for-heartburn\/#Is_it_suitable_in_pregnancy\" >Is it suitable in pregnancy?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-for-heartburn\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"top\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_People_Look_Into_DGL_for_Heartburn\"><\/span>Why People Look Into DGL for Heartburn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Burning after meals is a daily problem for many people, and after one antacid too many some start looking for a herbal option. One of the most popular is <strong>DGL for heartburn<\/strong>, meaning deglycyrrhizinated licorice taken as chewable tablets. Here are 6 honest points about what it can and cannot do. For an introduction to the supplement itself, read <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/dgl-licorice\/\">DGL licorice<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_DGL_for_Heartburn_Is_Thought_to_Work\"><\/span>1. How DGL for Heartburn Is Thought to Work<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Laboratory studies suggest that licorice compounds may increase the mucus that protects the lining of the stomach and food pipe, and may calm inflammation. That is why the tablet is chewed and mixed with saliva before swallowing. These are proposed mechanisms, though, not proof of healing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_Human_Studies_Show\"><\/span>2. What Human Studies Show<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Small randomised trials have tested GutGard, the same extract used in the Nature&#8217;s Way chewables. Some found better relief of functional dyspepsia symptoms, such as burning, bloating and fullness, compared with placebo over about 30 days. The bottom line is that the evidence is encouraging but modest, and the trials involved few people.<\/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;\">Option<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; background: #f5f5f5;\">What it offers<\/th>\n<th style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; background: #f5f5f5;\">Note<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">DGL chewables<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Gentle lining support<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Small, modest evidence<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Antacids and Gaviscon<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Fast, short-term relief<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">For occasional symptoms<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">PPIs and H2 blockers<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Reduce acid production<\/td>\n<td style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px;\">Strongest evidence, with medical advice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>For more on fast-acting options, see the <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/gaviscon-guide\/\">Gaviscon guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_to_Take_DGL_for_Heartburn\"><\/span>3. How to Take DGL for Heartburn<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the Nature&#8217;s Way product, every 3 chewable tablets contain 75 mg GutGard and 150 mg glycine. Adults chew 3 tablets after food in the morning and 3 tablets after food in the evening. Two versions share the same active ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/product\/nature-s-way-dgl-licorice-100-chewable-tablets\/\">Nature&#8217;s Way DGL Licorice (regular)<\/a>, which contains fructose.<\/li>\n<li><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>, sweetened with sorbitol and mannitol; sugar alcohols can cause gas or loose stools in larger amounts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both contain less than 1% glycyrrhizin, which is what makes them different from ordinary licorice.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_It_Replace_Heartburn_Medicines\"><\/span>4. Can It Replace Heartburn Medicines?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No. If your doctor has prescribed a PPI or an H2 blocker for severe reflux, an inflamed food pipe or an ulcer, do not stop it in favour of a supplement. You can, however, discuss using DGL for heartburn as an add-on. Lifestyle steps also matter: smaller meals, no food in the 3 hours before bed, raising the head of the bed, losing excess weight and cutting back on coffee, fried food and smoking.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Alarm_Symptoms_That_Need_a_Doctor\"><\/span>5. Alarm Symptoms That Need a Doctor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Black stools or vomiting blood.<\/li>\n<li>Trouble or pain swallowing.<\/li>\n<li>Unintended weight loss or repeated vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>New symptoms starting after the age of 55.<\/li>\n<li>Symptoms lasting more than 2 to 3 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With suspected ulcers, doctors usually test for H. pylori, because treating this infection helps stop ulcers from coming back.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Safety_Points_to_Know\"><\/span>6. Safety Points to Know<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because almost all the glycyrrhizin is removed, DGL is not expected to raise blood pressure the way regular licorice can. Read why in <a href=\"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/licorice-and-blood-pressure\/\">licorice and blood pressure<\/a>. Still, ask a professional first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have heart failure, kidney disease or high blood pressure, or take diuretics, digoxin, steroids or other regular medicines.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DGL_for_Heartburn_FAQ\"><\/span>DGL for Heartburn FAQ<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_chew_extra_tablets_when_heartburn_is_bad\"><\/span>Can I chew extra tablets when heartburn is bad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Do not go above the label dose without advice. Severe or frequent burning needs a medical review, and an acid-reducing medicine may suit it better than DGL for heartburn.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_DGL_for_heartburn_suitable_for_children\"><\/span>Is DGL for heartburn suitable for children?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The label dose is for adults only, so give it to children only on a doctor&#8217;s advice.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_benefits_most_from_DGL_for_heartburn\"><\/span>Who benefits most from DGL for heartburn?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Adults with mild, occasional burning or indigestion who have no alarm symptoms and want a gentle add-on to lifestyle changes. Keeping a simple symptom diary for 2 to 3 weeks helps you judge whether it is really helping.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_quickly_does_it_work\"><\/span>How quickly does it work?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some people notice relief within days, while the studies measured results after about 2 to 4 weeks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_take_it_with_my_reflux_medicine\"><\/span>Can I take it with my reflux medicine?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Often yes, but confirm with your doctor or pharmacist, especially if you take several medicines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_suitable_in_pregnancy\"><\/span>Is it suitable in pregnancy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ask your doctor first, as safety data in pregnancy are limited.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>DGL for heartburn may help some people as a gentle option backed by modest evidence, but it does not replace a diagnosis or prescribed acid-reducing medicines. 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;\">Do not stop prescribed stomach medicines without your doctor&#8217;s advice, and seek care promptly for any alarm symptoms. 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 for heartburn and indigestion: what the GutGard studies show, how to chew it after meals, how it compares with antacid drugs and when to see a doctor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":86,"featured_media":11419260,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[42204],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11419264","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\/11419264","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=11419264"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11419264\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11419423,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11419264\/revisions\/11419423"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11419260"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11419264"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11419264"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/nostylelike.net\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11419264"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}