Scott Meyer
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🕑 Added 2025-09-01 07:00:29 +0000 UTCIt’s not a powerful effect, black licorice raising my blood pressure, but it is measurable enough that I’ve had to pace myself with my massive trove of the black gold. I don’t understand why it affects my system this way, though it has been suggested that it’s just my body being angry at me for subjecting it to that flavor.
On an unrelated note, words can start from the same root and work their way into different languages. Over time, the meanings of those words can change, or take on a second meaning that becomes more common than its original definition.
Why do I bring this up? Because of a product I saw while waiting in line at a pharmacy. I will simply supply a photo of the product, and give you the fun of making your own jokes.
Comments
Scott Meyer
Not yet. I'm not really much of a drinker, actually. I might have one alcoholic beverage a month, on average. But if, on one of those occasions, I find myself somewhere where ouzo is served, I will give it a shot.
Kurt Harriman
Did you try the ouzo? I wonder if it would be better than black liquorice for your BP?
Scott Meyer
Great, it lowers potassium levels. So it's also bad for my restless leg syndrome. The good news keeps coming!
Ran Ari-Gur
I'm glad you've cut back; I love black licorice, too, but too much can really be quite dangerous: https://www.heart.org/en/news/2022/10/28/black-licorice-is-a-candy-that-should-inspire-caution
