Ready for a rescue from exhaustion, blue moods, and weight gain – especially during this holiday season?
Chronic stress leads to burnout of the adrenal glands for up to 86% of women. My go-to rescue with a holiday twist? Licorice root. Its active compound, glycyrrhetic acid, is an anti-stress tonic that helps heal overworked adrenals to keep you energized and upbeat throughout the busy holiday season. What’s more, German scientists say eating real licorice also stamps down sugar cravings.
The recommended dose of a licorice standardized extract (containing 20% glycyrrhizic acid) is 250 to 300 mg three times a day. If you decide to eat licorice on its own, enjoy 6 pieces of licorice with no added sugar (look for a brand like ZRT).