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Licorice Root
Shop on AmazonLicorice root is used in very small doses to help raise cortisol, which can be useful when someone is trying to support low stress resilience or adrenal output. Start with the lowest possible capsule dose because it can be potent, and avoid it during pregnancy, breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure.
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“Start with the lowest possible dose of licorice root if you're going to use it in capsule form. If you're going to eat black licorice... you're going to need to be cautious about not spiking your cortisol too much.”
huberman · How to Control Your Cortisol & Overcome Burnout · Aug 4, 2025 · 1:08:54 · open ↗
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