Can liquorice lead to allsorts of trouble for over-40s?

A viral Twitter thread has served as a reminder to the public of the popular treat's effect on heart health and blood pressure

Liquorice root and liquorice confectionery

Liquorice doesn't seem like much of a threat, does it? A mid-table sweet at best, if we're being truthful. 

Sweet, yes, but its aniseed notes render it very much an acquired taste, which has earned it a cult following - especially among people using it as a substitute for chocolate and other sweet treats that can damage teeth.