Kava Calm Px - 30 caps
- Contains the active constituent kavalactone, extracted from Piper methysticum, for healthy neurotransmitter support and promoting a state of relaxation.
- Stress Management Support
- Supports Emotional Well-being
Supplement Facts
| Ingredients | Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Kava Root Extract (Piper methysticum) Kavalactones 240 mg | 800 mg | † |
† Daily Value (DV) not established | ||
Kava may potentiate alcohol, barbiturates, and substances affecting mental activity and the central nervous system and drugs that promote relaxation. This indicates that Kava may be used concurrently to help diminish doses and eventually help one to get off more toxic medication. This must be done only under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
Health Benefits
Hepatoxicity Statement
The following is a summary from the World Health Organization about kava hepatotoxicity.
The mechanism of kava hepatotoxicity (if any) is not yet understood (Anke & Ramzan 2004; Ernst 2004; Mathews 2005). The significance of the information concerning kava's possible hepatoxicity prior to 1998 is unclear. The forms of kava used traditionally by Pacific Islanders and by some Aboriginal communities are not believed to be associated with the serious forms of liver damage observed in the case reports (TGA Fact Sheet 2005).
In addition, despite all the new information, hypotheses and theories, the mechanism of toxicity remains unknown and there are no clear predictors of toxicity, such as dosage or type of organic (acetone or ethanol) preparation, drug interactions etc, making the onset of damage unpredictable. No specific risk factors have been identified which may allow the safe use of kava under restricted conditions such as limiting the duration of treatment or its use in specific patient groups. Most experts believe that the available data point to an idiosyncratic-immunological genesis for the liver toxicity (Russmann eta!, 2001; Schmidt 2003; Teschke 2003).
According to recent analyses, kava can potentially produce liver toxicity but the incidence of those effects appears to be extremely low (Schmidt 2003; Edwards 2005; Miller 1998).
Experimental hepatic toxicological investigations showed no overt hepatotoxic reactions due to kava pyrones. A number of comprehensive reviews have been published in an attempt to explain the cause-effect relationship observed in the case reports but to date a clear mechanism to explain this purported hepatotoxicity has not been found.
Formulation Features
- 120 mg kavalactone per capsule.
- Ecologically harvested Kava from the Pacific Islands.
- Supercritical extract uses CO2 to obtain essential oils and standardize kavalactone content.
- Whole herb added for optimal synergy with plant constituents.
- Supports a whole-life stress management program.
- Non-GMO lecithin provides an emulsion for enhanced bioavailability.
- In vitro research suggests that kavalactones support NF-κB function.
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