FDA claims black licorice is a health danger

http://nma.tv Black licorice is a favorite Halloween treat in America, but the FDA says it can cause serious health problems. The agency claims eating too much black licorice causes rapid heart beat due to the compound glycyrrhizin. The candy can also interact with some medications, such as laxatives. Licorice is widely used in traditional Chinese medicine, in its natural form. Sure, licorice has its side effects, but what about all the other unhealthy candy Americans eat?