Posted by tony p on April 29, 2014, at 1:37:02
In reply to Re: kava is back baby!, posted by LostBoyinNC45 on April 16, 2014, at 16:00:52
I loved it - perhaps a bit too much? It is potentially psychologically addictive (I speak from experience), and while IMHO the liver risk was vastly overstated (and maybe due to impurities in some brands - remember the melatonoin scare?), overuse can certainly lead to some cognitive impairment and a nasty skin condition. That said, I think it's a lot safer than most Rx pharmaceuticals.
Be careful what you buy - the straight root is often low-quality, unreliable and poorly absorbed. Look for a product that guarantees a standard percentage of kavalactones (15% is good if I remember correctly). To improve absorption, take with a hot drink (especially fat-containing ones), or empty the capsules and blend with cocoa.
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