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Health Restore LR Pro
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LR Pro Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) in particular has been shown to help support HPA axis
balance by impacting morning cortisol levels. This is important because chronically low cortisol
levels can put stress on adrenal function.Licorice inuences cortisol production by inhibiting
the enzyme 11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase. This process metabolizes the cortisol into
cortisone, which can support optimal immunity and healthy inammation. Glycyrrhizic acid in
licorice stops the body from breaking down cortisol to help ensure cortisol levels stay in a
balanced range.
In addition to inuencing cortisol levels, because licorice supports healthy immunity and
inammation, there are a number of dierent uses for this adaptogenic and antioxidant herb.
An interesting new 2018 paper published in Pharmacognosy Review found that licorice can
also help support neurological function