Licorice and Insomnia

[Andy316]

Does anybody know how to get around this? Licorice tea (2g licorice per tea bag) gives my low BP a nice boost with clearer mind. But Nightime just can't fall asleep.

 

[FitnessMike]

Does anybody know how to get around this? Licorice tea (2g licorice per tea bag) gives my low BP a nice boost with clearer mind. But Nightime just can't fall asleep.

try using less salt? and only licorice in the am?, i had this problem for long time with powdered licorice, then later on i tried tincture in the am and it isnt a problem no more, you could try rehmannia root tincture its good too

 

[Andy316]

try using less salt? and only licorice in the am?, i had this problem for long time with powdered licorice, then later on i tried tincture in the am and it isnt a problem no more, you could try rehmannia root tincture its good too

Thanks. I don't add any salt and I have it in the morning around 7am before breakfast.

 

[Andy316]

Does Licorice drop potassium or phosphorus? Is insomnia because of these dropping low?

 

[FitnessMike]

Does Licorice drop potassium or phosphorus? Is insomnia because of these dropping low?

i think its lowering potassium by retaining sodium, as an active compound imitate aldosterone.

 

[dukesbobby777]

You can’t sleep because it’s boosting cortisol?

 

[Andy316]

i think its lowering potassium by retaining sodium, as an active compound imitate aldosterone.

Ya Ill have some potassium rich dinner tonight and see.

 

[Andy316]

You can’t sleep because it’s boosting cortisol?

Ya it definately boosted my cortisol alright which I wanted since Im low but may have dropped potassium sightly. Time to have some extra Coconut water and potatoes tonight.

 

[dukesbobby777]

Ya it definately boosted my cortisol alright which I wanted since Im low but may have dropped potassium sightly. Time to have some extra Coconut water and potatoes tonight.

Did it improve mood/energy?

 

[FitnessMike]

Ya Ill have some potassium rich dinner tonight and see.

also, try less salt if you use a decent amount

 

[ddjd]

Does anybody know how to get around this? Licorice tea (2g licorice per tea bag) gives my low BP a nice boost with clearer mind. But Nightime just can't fall asleep.

It's 100% cortisol. Licorice agonises one of the key cortisol producing enzymes

 

[Andy316]

Did it improve mood/energy?

Energy definately mood slightly. Vision better too. But insomnia kind of kills the +ve effects for me.

 

[Andy316]

also, try less salt if you use a decent amount

Will do. Thanks

 

[Andy316]

It's 100% cortisol. Licorice agonises one of the key cortisol producing enzymes

Ya i have low cortisol issues, grapfruit juice helped but licorice definately feels more potent.

 

[ddjd]

Ya i have low cortisol issues, grapfruit juice helped but licorice definately feels more potent.

I would be really careful with raising your cortisol. imo the risks outweigh the potential benefits

 

[JohnHafterson]

Can confirm cortisol increase from licorice supplements or tea.

I'm a Type 1 Diabetic and my blood sugar rises everytime I've experimented with licorice tea/supps.

I keep my insulin doses and food intake fixed so am able to pinpoint effects of supps on blood sugar and insulin sensitivity reliably

A slight euphoria and body temp increase as well - likely from cortisol increase or licorice ability to stop cortisol from being broken down.

 

[Andy316]

Can confirm cortisol increase from licorice supplements or tea.

I'm a Type 1 Diabetic and my blood sugar rises everytime I've experimented with licorice tea/supps.

I keep my insulin doses and food intake fixed so am able to pinpoint effects of supps on blood sugar and insulin sensitivity reliably

A slight euphoria and body temp increase as well - likely from cortisol increase or licorice ability to stop cortisol from being broken down.

Ya same effects. But did you get insomnia from Licorice tea?

 

[JohnHafterson]

Ya same effects. But did you get insomnia from Licorice tea?

Can't remember been about 7 years - but anything which increases cortisol can disrupt sleep. Well known side effects of prednisone, hyrodcortisne, etc are trouble sleeping.

Maybe try lowering dose or taking earlier in the day.