How A Man Died From Eating A Boatload Of Candy

A Massachusetts construction worker died after losing consciousness in a fast-food restaurant.

According to CNN, doctors wrote that the man's poor diet was mainly to eat 'several packages of candy daily.'

Also, doctors noted the man had recently switched from eating fruit-flavored soft candy to licorice candy.

Licorice contains glycyrrhizic acid.

Glycyrrhizic acid is a sweetening compound derived from licorice root, and can cause a drop in potassium levels in the body.

The FDA says that such a drop can cause high blood pressure, swelling, abnormal heart rhythms, and even heart failure.

For those over 40, the FDA cautions even 2 ounces per day, over a two-week period, could cause irregular heart rhythm and may require hospitalization.