Across 17 first-hand reports, people mentioned a side effect 5 times (about 29 per 100 reports). The most common: decreased potassium, diarrhea, nausea. User reports show what people notice — they can't tell you whether Licorice Root is safe for you.
“I’ve tried GABA, Inositol, L-Theanine, SAMe,NAC, Magnesium Glycinate, Probiotics, Ashwagandha, True Calm, Evening Primrose Oil, Licorice Root, CBD sublingual, CBD gummies, and a bunch more.”
“I took liquorice root extract...this works within an hour but I only took it when I felt the onset of pain.”
“Liquorice was incredible when I first tried it... Unfortunately, the licorice stopped working, it now just makes me feel sick”
“I now take licorice root (for other health issues) which lowers libido”
Conclusion: Licorice extracts proves to be effective as an antimicrobial agent by reducing the count of SM in children. Its action on biofilm limits the fall of pH thereby preventing acidic environment that increases the risk of dental caries. Moreover, licorice in lollipop form is well accepted by children.