General Dosage
380-760mg DGL chewable tablets, 20 minutes before meals, 3x daily
Maximum dose: 2,280mg DGL per day (760mg 3x daily)
DGL Licorice Dosage Guide
Evidence:Moderate
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 380-760mg DGL chewable tablets, 20 minutes before meals, 3x daily
Timing: 20 minutes before meals; must be chewed for optimal effect
Dosage by Condition
GERD/heartburn
380-760mg chewable before mealsModerate
Gastric/duodenal ulcer support
760mg 3x daily before mealsModerate
Functional dyspepsia
75-150mg GutGard twice dailyModerate
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| GERD/heartburn | 380-760mg chewable before meals | Moderate |
| Gastric/duodenal ulcer support | 760mg 3x daily before meals | Moderate |
| Functional dyspepsia | 75-150mg GutGard twice daily | Moderate |
Upper limit: 2,280mg DGL per day (760mg 3x daily)
Timing & Absorption
20 minutes before meals; must be chewed for optimal effect
Can be taken with or without food.
References
- Morgan AG, McAdam WA, Pacsoo C, et al. (1985). Comparison between cimetidine and Caved-S in the treatment of gastric ulceration, and subsequent maintenance therapy. Gut. DOI PubMed
- Raveendra KR, Jayachandra, Srinivasa V, et al. (2012). An extract of Glycyrrhiza glabra (GutGard) alleviates symptoms of functional dyspepsia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. DOI PubMed