Proof.Fit

Licorice

15 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Oral health

Pain/ulcers -48%

Plaque/gums, bacteria

Moderate
943
Inflammation

Skin inflammation ↓

IL-17A ↓4.4-fold

Moderate
847
Digestive support

Reflux/heartburn ↓

Digestive function ↑

Moderate
1,203
Skin soothing

Redness/itching ↓; 2%

Hydration/barrier ↑; inflammation ↓

Moderate
408
Stomach comfort

Reflux symptoms ↓44-51%

Dyspepsia improved

Moderate
601
Respiratory comfort

Sore throat/cough ↓

IL-17A ↓ ~4x

Moderate
511
Cough & throat

Sore throat ↓17–25pp

Cough ↓24–28pp

Moderate
446
Menstrual comfort

Menstrual flow/prolactin

Cycle +42.9d

Moderate
323
Metabolism

Glucose/liver improved

Fat loss

Moderate
249
Hormone balance

BP↑; renin/aldo↓

Insulin/PRL↓; cycles+

Vascular cortisol effects

Moderate
261
Detoxification

ALT/AST ↓

Paraquat clearance ↑

Toxin rise prevented

Moderate
254
Bloating & gas

Gas passage -17h

Bowel sounds -7h

Weak
461
Immune support

↓oral pathogens, acid

↓IL-17A (~4.4x)

Weak
125
Vitality

Weight/BMI ↓6.2

Glucose/lipids ↓

Weak
66
Mucus clearance

Cytokines ↓ mucus inflammation

IgM 200%

Weak
65