Amino acids make up 75% of the human body, and are vital to every part of human function. One of the most talked about properties of amino acids is how it can assist in muscle building.
In women, licorice has been used in conjunction with spironolactone in the treatment of polycystic ovary syndrome. 26 The estrogenic activity of licorice, as well as compounds glabridin and glabrene, has been documented.
Licorice root has long been used to treat sore throats, and recent research shows it is effective when mixed with water to create a gargle solution. A 2009 study, for instance, found it soothed patientsâ throats and diminished coughing after surgery.