Kava Kava herb promotes relaxation & night time rest.
Kava Kava has been used for centuries safely in the South Pacific for its calming effect and its ability to relax muscles. The natives are known to prepare a fermented liquor from it, producing a relaxing drink before important religious rites. What makes Kava Kava work is six major active ingredients known as kavalactones. These have been compared to mild tranquilizers in their effect, without interfering with cognition, memory, or alertness.
Kava Kava has long been used as a safe, effective treatment for mild anxiety states, nervous tension, muscular tension, bladder infections, depression, fatigue, toothache and mild insomnia. These uses are supported by a number of well-diagnosed clinical studies. Kava Kava is traditionally reputed to induce a state of relaxation and calm.
Recommended Dosage: Adults, take 1 capsule one to two times daily as a dietary supplement, preferably with meals. Do not exceed recommended dose.
Cautions:
According to the FDA, people who already have liver problems, or who take medications that can harm the liver, should ask a doctor before taking kava. Kava users should consult a doctor if they experience any possible symptoms of liver disease. Those include: jaundice, or yellowing of the skin or eyes; brown urine; nausea or vomiting; light-colored stools; unusual tiredness or weakness; stomach or abdominal pain, or loss of appetite.
Taking large amounts of kava may slow the heart. Do not take Kava Kava if you are: Pregnant, Lactating, or suffering from Endogenous depression.
Not recommended for persons with Parkinson's disease. Caution should be taken when operating machinery or driving when using higher doses.
Drug Interactions:
Do not take Kava Kava with any of the following:
Medications acting on the central nervous system such as:
Alcohol
Barbiturates
Psychopharmacological agents
Side Effects:
Allergic reactions are possible.
Enlargement of the pupils and disturbances of the oculomotor equilibrium.
Extended contunuos intake can cause a temporary yellow discoloration of skin, hair and nails.
Nutritional supplementation information is not intended
to be used in lieu of standard recognized Medical protocol but
rather is intended to provide the body with recognized essential nutrients
that may benefit tissue building and repair,
and metabolic function in conjunction with recognized Medical treatment
and with the approval of a patients current Medical provider.
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