Kava Kava
Kava Kava

Excess use can cause a reversible dermopathy. May cause allergic skin reactions in some individuals, distinct from the dermopathy associated with excess use. Rare case reports exist of Parkinsonian-like acute reactions thought to involve dopamine antagonism.


Do not exceed recommended dosage. Do not use for longer than 3 months continuously without medical advice. Avoid mixing with alcohol and prescription psychotropic medications. May cause drowsiness in high doses. Do not drive, operate machinery, or engage in hazardous occupations while taking kava.
  Yes No No Info
Pregnancy No No No
Lactation Yes No No
None
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May potentiate effects and toxicity of ethanol. May potentiate effects of barbiturates and benzodiazepines. May reduce some performance and cognitive deficits induced by ethanol.
Yes Cardiovascular/Circulatory system
Yes Hepatic (Liver) System
Yes Immune System
Yes Musculoskeletal System
Yes Nervous System
Yes Skin/Connective Tissue System
No Reproductive System
No Digestive/Urinary/Kidney System
No Respiratory System
No Visual System
No Cholesterol/Lipid Metabolism
No Sugar/Carbohydrate Metabolism
Yes Antioxidant Protection
Yes Infection Resistance
Yes Mood/Mental Functions
Yes Stress Tolerance
No Performance/Endurance/Energy
No Allergies/Inflammation
No Optimal Nutrition
No Men's Health
No Women's Health
No Elder Health
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