Question:
Does anyone know why I would crave black licorice.

36 months post op and I want to eat black licorice. weird.    — Rita B. (posted on March 15, 2004)

March 15, 2004
Rita, as far as the actual craving, I'm not sure. However, I found this website that actually explains the many health benefits of licorice and things that it can treat. (including stomach upset). Anyway, I found it very interesting. Maybe your body KNOWS you need to fix one or several of these items. Just a thought.... Shelley http://www.wholehealthmd.com/refshelf/substances_view/1,1525,801,00.html
   — Shelley.

March 15, 2004
I know how you feel!! I can't get enough red licorice, it has to be the cheap two for a dollar kind. I don't understand it but I do try to keep it in control, hard sometimes. Thanks for knowing I'm not alone on this one!! Diane
   — Diane N.

March 15, 2004
Hi Rita, It is weird huh! I am now a year post op and I have these weird cravings ever since surgery, like I love the red licorice so I try not too buy it often though, but I have other cravings too that I never did before I guess opur taste buds are just different after surgery!
   — Melodee S.

March 15, 2004
Some people with a low potassium crave black licorice - have your doctor check your potassium!
   — Helen S.

March 16, 2004
I have heard about the black licorice cravings and low potassuim too... I would suggest talking to your doctor to get your levels checked.
   — Katrina K.