DGL

DGLDeglycyrrhizinated Licorice Root Extract Benefits Provides DGL in chewable tablets, the form associated with the greatest clinical efficacy, as it allows for licorice to be released in the stomach and dispersed/absorbed by the gastric mucosa Offers 400 mg of DGL per tablet, the clinically effective dosage Deglycyrrhizination prevents adverse effects associated with licorice consumption Pleasant-tasting tablets for better compliance Suitable for vegetarians/vegans Feature SummaryDeglycyrrhizinated licorice, or DGL, has been used clinically for decades, primarily for the treatment of peptic ulcers. Licorice has many triterpenoids and hundreds of flavonoids that have been shown to inhibit several inflammatory enzymes, including both cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) and 5-lipoxygenase (5-LOX). These enzymes decrease the production of several potent inflammatory compounds, including IL-6, prostaglandin E2, thromboxane B2, and leukotriene B4. Importantly, this inhibition is not primarily due to