Licorice is more than a familiar flavor in your favorite candies; it’s an herb with a long history in traditional wellness practices. Valued for its soothing properties, licorice root continues to be used in dietary supplements, and it even has its own national holiday! (Who knew?) To celebrate all things licorice, let’s take a closer look at licorice, its role in supplements, and its wellness benefits. Licorice 101 Licorice has been valued across cultures for centuries, from ancient teas discovered in King Tutankhamun’s tomb to its modern use as a soothing agent in dietary supplements. Known as “sweet root,” it grows wild in Europe and Asia and is used in foods as a natural sweetener and sugar substitute. Traditionally, licorice has been used for its soothing properties, often consumed as after-meal teas or lozenges in long-standing wellness practices.* Nature’s Way licorice supplements and their benefits Licorice Root Nature’s Way Licorice Root is formulated based on centuries of traditional use to support digestive health.* The licorice root plant has a long history of use for its soothing properties, making this supplement a trusted option for traditional digestive support.* DGL DGL stands for deglycyrrhizinated licorice, a form of licorice root extract commonly used to support digestive health.* Nature’s Way DGL features 75 mg of clinically studied GutGard® DGL licorice root per 3-tablet serving and comes in convenient chewable tablets for soothing digestive relief.* We also offer a sugar-free alternative. DGL Ultra Nature’s Way DGL Ultra contains 75 mg of clinically studied GutGard® DGL licorice root extract per 1-tablet serving for extra strength† soothing digestive relief when taken after a meal.* These tablets provide support for occasional stomach upset.* We also offer DGL Ultra in a capsule format. †As compared to DGL. Happy National Licorice Day! Licorice Day is celebrated on April 12th! It’s a time to recognize licorice in all its forms, especially licorice supplements used to support digestive wellness.* Explore licorice supplements and celebrate the longstanding tradition of this beloved herbal ingredient. GutGard® is a trademark of NATURAL REMEDIES PRIVATE LTD., exclusively distributed by AIDP in North America.