Liquorice as a feed additive – a health promoting natural sweetener

Liquorice root of Glycyrrhiza glabra (GG) has been recognised for a long time for its value as flavouring, sweetener, and medicinal plant material. Anti-viral, anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, cytoprotective, spasmolytic, and anti-oxidative effects have been described, among others. A few studies showed beneficial effects of GG for animal health, e.g. on immune function and against inflammation. In this study, potentially protective effects...