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  • Endocrinology
  • Toxicology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Licorice, particularly its active compound glycyrrhizic acid, is known to affect mineralocorticoid activity.
  • Excessive consumption of licorice-containing products can lead to adverse health outcomes.
  • Pseudohyperaldosteronism is a condition characterized by hypertension, hypokalemia, and metabolic alkalosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of severe hypokalemia due to excessive licorice ingestion.
  • To highlight the potential dangers of glycyrrhizic acid in licorice confectionary.
  • To advocate for increased public awareness and regulatory measures regarding licorice consumption.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 71-year-old male patient.
  • Clinical assessment including intensive care unit admission.
  • Biochemical analysis to determine electrolyte levels, specifically potassium.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with severe hypokalemia after consuming licorice-containing confectionary for six weeks.
  • The clinical presentation mimicked pseudohyperaldosteronism, a condition caused by glycyrrhizic acid.
  • The case underscores the significant physiological impact of excessive licorice intake.

Conclusions:

  • Excessive licorice consumption can lead to life-threatening hypokalemia.
  • Glycyrrhizic acid in licorice acts as a potent mineralocorticoid.
  • Public health initiatives, including warning labels on products, are necessary to mitigate risks associated with licorice ingestion.