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Posted by linkadge on April 11, 2014, at 16:21:05
I just bought kava kava from a health food store in Canada. It (according to them) is back. I will just need to double check that this isn't some illegal import.
Otherwise, kava kava is back baby! Party at my house!
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2014, at 17:53:57
In reply to kava is back baby!, posted by linkadge on April 11, 2014, at 16:21:05
Link didn't know what it was so googled it & be careful. Phillipa
Posted by linkadge on April 11, 2014, at 18:19:16
In reply to Re: kava is back baby! » linkadge, posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2014, at 17:53:57
I know there is the risk to the liver. However, this is one of the alternative treatments for anxiety which really works for me.
Linkadge
Posted by Phillipa on April 11, 2014, at 21:27:11
In reply to Re: kava is back baby!, posted by linkadge on April 11, 2014, at 18:19:16
Link I posted it more for others than you. I know you are a wealth of knowledge. I do so hope it works well for you!!!! Phillipa
Posted by LostBoyinNC45 on April 12, 2014, at 23:55:22
In reply to kava is back baby!, posted by linkadge on April 11, 2014, at 16:21:05
All I can say is...wow. <sarcasm>
whoopdee doo...
Eric AKA "LostBoyinNC"
> I just bought kava kava from a health food store in Canada. It (according to them) is back. I will just need to double check that this isn't some illegal import.
>
> Otherwise, kava kava is back baby! Party at my house!
>
> Linkadge
Posted by linkadge on April 14, 2014, at 14:57:45
In reply to Re: kava is back baby!, posted by LostBoyinNC45 on April 12, 2014, at 23:55:22
I take it, you are not familiar with kava?
Linkadge
Posted by LostBoyinNC45 on April 16, 2014, at 16:00:52
In reply to Re: kava is back baby!, posted by linkadge on April 14, 2014, at 14:57:45
Yeah, I know what it is. Never taken the stuff and have no interest in taking it. Its just another bs herbal. They are all the same.
kava...whoopdee
Eric
> I take it, you are not familiar with kava?
>
> Linkadge
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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