Black Licorice Compound Glycyrrhizin Fights Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Lab Tests
A stem cell intestine model screened 3,500 compounds and flagged glycyrrhizin from black licorice as a top anti-inflammatory candidate for IBD.
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A stem cell intestine model screened 3,500 compounds and flagged glycyrrhizin from black licorice as a top anti-inflammatory candidate for IBD.
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