What is Vegetarian Kava Kava Extract?
Kava, is a member of the pepper family, that is a natural tranquilizer that can soothe tension and ease anxiety and with few of the mind-dulling effects of prescription relaxants. On the islands of the South Pacific where it is grown, Kava is made into a beverage that is consumed during various ceremonies and social occasions to relax people and induce a sense of well-being.
Clinical studies show that Kava is not only a safe, nonaddictive, antianxiety medicine, but it is just as effective as prescription anxiety drugs like benzodiazepines (like valium). While benzodiazepines also promote lethargy and mental impairment, Kava has been shown to actually improve concentration, memory, and reaction time for people suffering from anxiety. Kava is clinically demonstrated to be a means of achieving a state of relaxation without the adverse side effects associated with prescription medications.
Kava root is primarily used as a natural sedative and for sleep enhancement.
Herbalists use it as a remedy for nervousness and insomnia, where it promotes deep and restful sleep.
Kava Kava is an effective relaxant able to induce a feeling of relaxation, peace and contentment, along with a sharpening of the senses.
It is also a muscle relaxant that can help relieve cramping due to spasms.
Kava Kava Benefits and Uses
» Used to calm those trying to stop smoking or drinking or those taking exams
» As a natural tranquilizer it can help to control epileptic seizures
» May help to improve recovery from stroke
» As a natural relaxant it can ease stress induced anxiety and panic
» May help to combat anxiety associated with depression
» As a natural sedative it may help to induce sleep in people with insomnia
» May help to relieve muscle aches and chronic pain
Kava Kava Dosage
Recommended dosage ranges from 250 – 500 mgs; take 1 capsule, two to three times daily.
Cautions and side effects using Kava Kava
• If you have been taking Kava on a daily basis for more than four weeks, consult your doctor who may recommend routine blood tests to check your liver. Using the herb for long continious periods may increase the chance of developing side effects such as liver toxicity. Cases which resulted in liver toxicity included alcohol use and other drugs; no single conclusive case of adverse liver effects has been reported by natives, who have used the plant for centuries.
• Avoid Kava altogether if you have a liver disease, such as hepatitis or cirrhosis, or if you regularly take drugs with known adverse effects on the liver, such as acetaminophen.
• Don’t take Kava if you’re on other drugs that affect the central nervous system (antidepressants, psychiatric drugs, sedatives, tranquilizers) without consulting your doctor first.
• Women who are pregnant or breast-feeding should not take Kava.
• Kava may aggravate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
• Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Kava.
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 capsule 2 to 3 times a day
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Amount Per Serving |
Amount |
% Daily Value |
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Kava Kava (root) |
250mg |
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* Daily value not established |
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Other ingredients: Rice Flour, vegetable capsule, magnesium stearate.
Contains no milk, egg,fish, shellfish, treenut, wheat, soy, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements. The statements above are the views of the manufacturer and are intended for reference only. The manufacturer can sometimes unexpectedly improve their formulation so be sure to check the product labelling, before consumption, for the most up to date information.
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