ZINC GLYCYRRHIZATE
\zˈɪŋk ɡla͡ɪsˈɪrhɪzˌe͡ɪt], \zˈɪŋk ɡlaɪsˈɪrhɪzˌeɪt], \z_ˈɪ_ŋ_k ɡ_l_aɪ_s_ˈɪ_r_h_ɪ_z_ˌeɪ_t]\
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A widely used anti-inflammatory agent isolated from the licorice root. It is metabolized to glycyrrhetic acid, which inhibits 11 beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase and other enzymes involved in the metabolism of corticosteroids. Therefore, glycyrrhizic acid, which is the main and sweet component of licorice, has been investigated for its ability to cause hypermineralocorticoidism with sodium retention and potassium loss, edema, increased blood pressure, as well as depression of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.
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